Archive for the 'Weight Loss' Category
Link Between Obesity And Poor Colon Cancer Prognosis
Obese patients with colon cancer are at greater risk for death or recurrent disease compared to those who are within a normal weight range, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research…Original post by Six Until Me.
No commentsNovel Program Translates Behavioral And Social Science Research Into Treatments To Reduce Obesity
Under a $7.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Rush University Medical Center is developing a novel program, called WISHFIT, to help pre-menopausal women reduce visceral fat through a sustained increase in physical activity and reduction in stress…Original post by Six Until Me.
No commentsObesity Associated With Risk Of Colorectal Tumors Without Microsatellite Instability
The increased risk of colorectal cancer associated with obesity may be largely restricted to tumors that have no or low microsatellite instability (MSI), a common condition in most colorectal cancers, according to a new study published online March 8 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute…Original post by Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog
No commentsIn Immune-Altered Mice Intestinal Bacteria Drive Obesity And Metabolic Disease
Increased appetite and insulin resistance can be transferred from one mouse to another via intestinal bacteria, according to research being published online this week by Science magazine…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsReShape Medical Announces Initiation Of U.S. Clinical Study For Weight Loss
ReShape Medical™, Inc. announced that it has initiated a U.S. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical study to assess the safety and effectiveness of its non-surgical, dual-balloon device for weight loss. The ReShape Balloons are designed to be a treatment for the millions who want support with weight loss, without the invasiveness of surgery…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsHHS Teams Up With Olympic Athletes To Fight Childhood Obesity
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the first in a series of web videos and public service announcements to promote First Lady Michelle Obama’s national initiative, Let’s Move, to solve childhood obesity within a generation. Childhood obesity and excess weight threatens the healthy future of one third of American children. As a member of the U.S…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsKey Protein In Energy Regulation Identified By Gladstone Scientists
With obesity and obesity-related diseases epidemic in the developed world, a clear understanding of how metabolism is regulated is crucial. One of the key metabolic pathways involves the oxidation of fat…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsWeight-Loss Surgery Can Lead To Psychological Distress
People who have gastric band surgery to lose weight are at risk of low self-esteem, relationship problems and being dissatisfied with their body image, according to new research being presented at the Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference (APC)…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsThe Effectiveness Of Policies In The Battle Against Childhood Obesity Should Be Reviewed Before Implementation
Before developing specific anti-obesity strategies, lawmakers and advocates should review the evidence on program effectiveness and costs in order to avoid policies that either won’t work or will waste money, says Cornell economist John Cawley, in “The Economics of Childhood Obesity,” published in the peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs, March 2, 2010…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsCommunity Involvement Important In Fight Against Childhood Obesity
Community support of school obesity prevention programs is critical to achieving a significant decrease in obesity among children, according to researchers at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, which is part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Deanna Hoelscher, Ph.D…Original post by Dental Heroes
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