Medical research

Inactivity in obese mice linked to a decreased motivation to move

Starting a regular program at the gym is a common New Year's resolution, but it's one that most people are unable to stick with for very long. Now a study done in mice is providing clues about one of the reasons why it may ...

Surgery

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty offers option for select patients

(HealthDay)—The minimally invasive procedure endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) delays gastric emptying, induces early satiation, and successfully results in weight loss, according to a study published in the January ...

Overweight & Obesity

Obesity: Tiny fat-burning molecule might help fight giant problem

A small molecule could provide valuable help in combating the global epidemic of obesity. When it was fed to obese mice, the animals' metabolism sped up and their excess weight was shed. It is doing so by recruiting the help ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Could a simple text message help new mums get into shape?

New mums who are keen to lose weight but struggle to find the time are being urged to take part in a research project which could see them benefit from simple exercises and motivational text messages.

Oncology & Cancer

Excess weight linked to eight more cancer types

There's yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as we age. An international team of researchers has identified eight additional types of cancer linked to excess weight and obesity: stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, ...

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