Formerly known as Obesity Research, Obesity is the official journal of The Obesity Society. Available in print and online, Obesity is dedicated to increasing knowledge, fostering research, and promoting better treatment for people with obesity and their loved ones. Obesity publishes important peer-reviewed research, cutting-edge reviews, commentaries, and public health and medical developments.
(HealthDay)—Scientists are learning more about why keeping off lost weight is so hard—and a pair of studies suggest it's more than a question of sheer willpower.
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A School of Public Health professor has been extensively researching eating disorders in the United States and has found trends that warrant increased screening for the disorders, she explains.
Oct 01, 2019
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Healthcare practitioners and researchers have a new tool to combat obesity in primary care settings, according to a study published in Obesity, the flagship journal of The Obesity Society.
Sep 24, 2019
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Demographers Samuel Preston of the University of Pennsylvania and Andrew Stokes of Boston University set out to solve a puzzle: Why is it that study after study shows obese or overweight people with cardiovascular disease ...
Oct 12, 2015
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Researchers from the University of Birmingham have shown that drinking 500ml of water at half an hour before eating main meals may help obese adults to lose weight. They believe that the simple intervention could be hugely ...
Aug 26, 2015
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A group of forager-farmers in Bolivia's tropical forests—known for having remarkable cardiovascular health and low blood pressure—experienced changes in body mass and diet over a nine-year period, with increased use of ...
Sep 16, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Having a drink before dinner really may make some people eat more—by focusing the brain's attention on food aromas, a small study suggests.
Jul 17, 2015
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In recent years countless food manufacturers have been "sub-packaging" their foods into smaller portions in an apparent effort to curb folks from overindulging. You can usually find 100 kcal multi-packs of chips, pretzels, ...
Jun 01, 2015
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Teenagers suffering from severe obesity generally feel worse than their peers, but after undergoing gastric bypass nearly all experience improved mental health. One in five, however, still suffers from symptoms of depression ...
Jul 30, 2015
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Some folks have allergies that flare up on a seasonal basis. This spring has certainly not been kind to this group.
Jul 01, 2015
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