'Eating more protein' strategy helps women lose weight
(HealthDay)—Women who report "eating more protein" as a weight loss strategy achieve weight loss over two years, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education an ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Gene variant appears to predict weight loss after gastric bypass
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have identified a gene variant that helps predict how much weight an individual will lose after gastric bypass surgery, a finding with the potential both to ...
Genetics
May 02, 2013 |
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National survey highlights perceived importance of dietary protein to prevent weight gain
Atkins Diet, Zone Diet, South Beach Diet, etc., etc., etc. Chances are you have known someone who has tried a high protein diet. In fact, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation, 50% of consumers ...
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Apr 26, 2013 |
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Drinking one 12oz sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 22 percent
Drinking one (or one extra)* 12oz serving size of sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can be enough to increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 22%, a new study suggests. The research is published in Diabetologia (the j ...
Diabetes
Apr 24, 2013 |
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Impact of portion size on overeating is hard to overcome
People given large servings of food eat more than those given smaller servings, even after they have been taught about the impact of portion size on consumption, research from the University of New South Wales shows.
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Apr 16, 2013 |
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Modest population-wide weight loss could result in reductions in Type 2 diabetes and cardio disease
A paper published today in BMJ suggests a strong association between population-wide weight change and risk of death from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Apr 09, 2013 |
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Kid's consumption of sugared beverages linked to higher caloric intake of food
A new study from the Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes of children that consume SSBs as ...
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Mar 12, 2013 |
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High-fat diet impairs satiation signaling in obese-prone
(HealthDay)—Feeding obese-prone rats a high-fat diet leads to impaired satiation signaling through glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a gastrointestinal hormone that suppresses food intake and helps regulate ...
Diabetes
Feb 27, 2013 |
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Most babies slow to grow catch up by early teens
New parents are pleased when their baby gains weight as expected, but if the rate of weight gain is slow parents can become worried and concerned about their child's future size.
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Feb 25, 2013 |
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Brain circuit that makes it hard for obese people to lose weight
(Medical Xpress)—Imagine you are driving a car, and the harder you press on the accelerator, the harder an invisible foot presses on the brake. That's what happens when obese people diet – the less food they eat, the ...
Medical research
Feb 06, 2013 |
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Is dieting or exercise better for losing weight?
Are you diligently exercising but seeing no results around your midsection? It's not just you.
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Feb 01, 2013 |
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Could traditional Chinese medicine hold an answer to the obesity problem?
Obesity might be a very modern problem, but a team of scientists from Taiwan and China is turning to the age-old principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to help fight it. Breaking research published in the Journal of ...
Medical research
Jan 31, 2013 |
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Could the timing of when you eat, be just as important as what you eat?
Most weight-loss plans center around a balance between caloric intake and energy expenditure. However, new research has shed light on a new factor that is necessary to shed pounds: timing. Researchers from Brigham and Women's ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jan 29, 2013 |
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Female mice exposed to BPA by mothers show unexpected characteristics
Female mice exposed to Bisphenol A through their mother's diet during gestation and lactation were found to be hyperactive, exhibit spontaneous activity and had leaner body mass than those not exposed to the chemical, researchers ...
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Jan 24, 2013 |
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Cutting down on sugar has a small but significant effect on body weight
Reducing sugar intake has a small but significant effect on body weight in adults, finds a paper published on BMJ website today.
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Jan 15, 2013 |
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