Health

More than one billion now afflicted by obesity: Lancet

More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a study released by The Lancet medical journal.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Oncologist discusses health disparities in gynecologic cancers

Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to die from ...

Overweight & Obesity

Protein-rich breakfasts found to boost satiety and concentration

A new Danish study has explored the link between diet and cognitive function, and the results reveal that a protein-rich breakfast can increase satiety and improve concentration. This is important knowledge in a society with ...

Overweight & Obesity

2009 update to WIC cost-effective for reducing childhood obesity

The 2009 update to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was estimated to be cost-effective for preventing childhood obesity, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in Pediatrics.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Rate of twin births increased in pregnancies with higher BMI

The rate of twin deliveries increased with increasing body mass index (BMI), and part of this association was explained by higher use of assisted reproductive technology (ART), according to a study published online Jan. 9 ...

Overweight & Obesity

New study links high birth weight to childhood obesity in the US

A new study published in the journal Reproductive and Developmental Medicine has found a strong association between fetal macrosomia (high birth weight) and overweight and obesity in early childhood among the U.S.-born children ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

Research has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbirth compared to pregnant women with a normal BMI. Now, a new University of Michigan study finds ...

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