Medical research
As men's weight rises, sperm health may fall
(HealthDay)—A widening waistline may make for shrinking numbers of sperm, new research suggests.
Sep 20, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Obesity and depression are entwined, yet scientists don't know why
About 15 years ago, Dr. Sue McElroy, a psychiatrist in Mason, Ohio, started noticing a pattern. People came to see her because they were depressed, but they frequently had a more visible ailment as well: They were heavy.
Aug 15, 2017
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Health
Estrogen in the brain prevents obesity and glucose intolerance during menopause in lab animal study
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese females after menopause.
Jul 18, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Canada gets a failing grade on access to obesity treatments for adults
The Canadian Obesity Network (CON) recently conducted an investigation into Canadians' access to publicly and privately funded medical care for obesity. The results of the research have been published as a "Report Card on ...
May 2, 2017
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Pediatrics
Father involvement lacking in pediatric obesity programs
(HealthDay)—Fathers are not adequately engaged in pediatric obesity treatment or prevention programs with parent involvement, according to a review published online Jan. 27 in Pediatrics.
Jan 30, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Helping children make healthy eating choices
Childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in the last 30 years, with pre-adolescence emerging as a critical window for preventing excess weight gain. In a new Penn State project, researchers are investigating why some ...
Jan 4, 2017
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Diabetes
Consider obesity surgery more often for diabetes: guidelines
New guidelines say weight-loss surgery should become a more routine treatment option for diabetes, even for some patients who are mildly obese.
May 24, 2016
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Medical research
Loss of inflammatory signaling molecule protects mice against diet-induced obesity
Obesity and subsequent complications are increasing in frequency worldwide. The accumulation of adipose tissue is associated with increased inflammation, and it has been proposed that modification of proinflammatory responses ...
May 19, 2016
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Health
In some men, taking testosterone while dieting may help lose fat, not muscle
In obese middle-aged men, losing weight while dieting normally depletes both fat and muscle. But adding testosterone treatment may help them lose only fat and retain their muscle, new research suggests. The study results ...
Apr 4, 2016
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Medications
Few patients use weight-loss medications despite FDA approval
Despite guidelines that advocate the use of weight loss medications to treat obesity, and the availability of FDA approved medications, very few patients use this treatment option, a new study suggests. The results will be ...
Apr 4, 2016
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