New research suggests that the risks of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians - a group long known to suffer from substantially higher rates of both diabetes and heart disease—begins immediately at birth.
Sep 29, 2015
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Recent research supports the potential for sunlight to reduce the risk of excessive weight gain and also questions the effectiveness of vitamin D supplements to prevent obesity.
Jun 17, 2015
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Pregnant women can improve their health and even reduce the risk of complications during childbirth by maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise. Research has shown that gaining too much weight during pregnancy ...
Jun 11, 2015
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Women who exercise during pregnancy are less likely to have gestational diabetes, and the exercise also helps to reduce maternal weight gain, finds a study published on 3 June 2015 in BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics ...
Jun 4, 2015
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(HealthDay)—For babies at high risk for obesity, the longer they breast-feed, the less likely they may be to become overweight, a new study suggests.
Dec 5, 2014
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Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered that a chemical compound commonly found in coffee may help prevent some of the damaging effects of obesity.
Nov 11, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Infants who quickly add weight and length may be showing a genetic propensity for obesity as toddlers, a new study suggests.
Oct 21, 2014
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A new study finds that women who are obese can limit their weight gain during pregnancy using conventional weight loss techniques including attending weekly group support meetings, seeking advice about nutrition and diet, ...
Aug 28, 2014
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The symptoms of Cushing disease are unmistakable to those who suffer from it – excessive weight gain, acne, distinct colored stretch marks on the abdomen, thighs and armpits, and a lump, or fat deposit, on the back of the ...
Jun 23, 2014
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A new model of maternity care tailored to women with obesity has been developed by WA researchers in partnership with pregnant women dealing with eating disorders.
May 26, 2014
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