Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Abdominal obesity may raise risk for psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Abdominal obesity may increase the risk for psoriasis, according to a study published online May 31 in the Journal of Dermatology.
Jun 18, 2019
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Health
The brain consumes half of a child's energy—and that could matter for weight gain
Weight gain occurs when an individual's energy intake exceeds their energy expenditure—in other words, when calories in exceed calories out. What is less well understood is the fact that, on average, nearly half of the ...
Jun 17, 2019
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Diabetes
Study shows that strength and weight training can control diabetes in obese individuals
Research conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo State, Brazil, shows that vigorous physical exercise such as strength and weight training can reduce accumulated liver fat and improve blood sugar control ...
Jun 14, 2019
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Health
Bedroom light at night might boost women's weight
Women, beware: Sleeping with a light on or the TV going in your bedroom could make you put on weight.
Jun 10, 2019
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Pediatrics
Study finds improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children
Sweeping changes designed to make a major federal food assistance program more nutritious for low-income families were effective in reducing obesity risk for 4-year-olds who had been on the program since birth, according ...
Apr 23, 2019
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Genetics
Researchers use genetic profiles to predict obesity risk at birth
Researchers have come up with a scoring system based on genetic markers that predicts an individual's inborn risk for obesity. Using data from the largest existing genome-wide study of obesity, they applied new algorithms ...
Apr 18, 2019
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Pediatrics
To lower childhood obesity, don't sugarcoat the facts about sweet drinks
A new study at Columbia University suggests that giving mothers plain facts about the health risks of consuming sugary drinks during pregnancy and early childhood may offer a new strategy to reduce childhood obesity.
Apr 9, 2019
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Diabetes
Liquid meal replacements cut cardiometabolic risk factors
(HealthDay)—Liquid meal replacements in weight loss diets lead to modest reductions in cardiometabolic risk factors for overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a review published online March 28 ...
Apr 1, 2019
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Cardiology
Better options needed for children at higher risk of premature heart disease
Obesity and severe obesity in childhood and adolescence have been added to the list of conditions that put children and teens at increased risk for premature heart disease, according to a new scientific statement from the ...
Feb 25, 2019
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Health
Physical activity environment and obesity risk – new research
A new study from the University of Canterbury (UC) shows a link between recreational physical activity spaces in a neighbourhood and obesity risk in adults.
Feb 12, 2019
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