News tagged with obese individuals

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Obesity plus low vitamin D may add up to a greater risk of diabetes

The combination of obesity and vitamin D deficiency may put people at even greater risk of insulin resistance than either factor alone, according to new research from the Drexel University School of Public Health recently ...

Diabetes created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Weight loss today keeps the doctor away

Statistics show that today, almost one in four Canadians is obese. A deadly trend that has been on the rise for the last thirty years, obesity is associated with diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But is the obesity epidemic ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jul 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gut microbes might reflect health, diet of older adults

(HealthDay) -- The health of elderly people appears closely linked with their diet and the type of microorganisms living in their gut, suggesting that what you eat may affect how well you age, according to ...

Medical research created Jul 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Weight loss linked to reduced cancer incidence, mortality

(HealthDay) -- Weight loss, particularly intentional weight loss, is associated with a reduced incidence of cancer and mortality, especially for women and for obesity-related cancers, according to a review ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jun 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obesity may raise odds for painful leg condition

(HealthDay) -- The health risks associated with being overweight and obese are well publicized, but new research may add another condition to this list: leg lymphedema, pain and swelling due to blockage of ...

Overweight and Obesity created May 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Brain circuitry is different for women with anorexia and obesity

Why does one person become anorexic and another obese? A study recently published by a University of Colorado School of Medicine researcher shows that reward circuits in the brain are sensitized in anorexic women and desensitized ...

Neuroscience created May 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Weight-loss surgery provides benefit to high-risk, severely obese patients

Among surgeries for obesity, a newer, increasingly popular procedure called sleeve gastrectomy provides more weight loss to high-risk, severely obese patients than adjustable gastric banding, a new study suggests.

Surgery created May 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gut organisms could be clue in controlling obesity risk

The international obesity epidemic is widespread, nondiscriminatory, and deadly. But do we really understand all of the factors underlying this alarming trend? The concept of energy balance (energy consumed = energy expended ...

Medical research created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

More exercise, eating less fat and weight loss programs are in, popular diets are out

Contrary to popular perception, a large proportion of obese Americans can and do lose weight, say researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. What's more, they say, the old tried and true methods of eating less fat ...

Health created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Heightened sensitivity to cheap, high-calorie food is linked with obesity

Obesity is increasing worldwide in adults and children and is currently viewed by many as one of the most serious threats to public health. It is likely that solutions to the obesity pandemic will require changes in public ...

Medical research created Apr 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Weight loss and increased fitness slow decline of mobility in adults

Weight loss and increased physical fitness nearly halved the risk of losing mobility in overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes, according to four-year results from the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial ...

Health created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study suggests link between H. pylori bacteria and adult Type 2 diabetes

A recent study shows that the presence of H. pylori bacteria is associated with elevated levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an important biomarker for blood glucose levels and diabetes. This association was strong ...

Diabetes created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Positive media portrayals of obese individuals reduce weight stigma

(Medical Xpress) -- Presenting obese individuals in a positive, non-stereotypical manner in the media could help reduce weight-biased attitudes held by the public, finds a study from the Rudd Center for Food ...

Health created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obesity is associated with altered brain function

In most western countries the annual increase in the prevalence and the severity of obesity is currently substantial. Although obesity typically results simply from excessive energy intake, it is currently ...

Medical research created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Bariatric surgery associated with reduction in cardiovascular events and death

Among obese individuals, having bariatric surgery was associated with a reduced long-term incidence of cardiovascular deaths and events such as heart attack and stroke, according to a study in the January 4 issue of JAMA.

Cardiology created Jan 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast