Heavy Nation: July 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

'Obese' Label May Not Apply to Heavy Ex-NFL Players

Title: 'Obese' Label May Not Apply to Heavy Ex-NFL Players
Category: Health News
Created: 7/30/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/31/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160844&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Link between maternal metabolic or psychological stress and obesity in offspring

A new report involving mice suggests that a relationship exists between maternal metabolic or psychological stress and the development of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in her offspring. What's more, the report shows that if the stress cannot be reduced or eliminated, manipulating the neuropeptide Y (NPY) system in visceral fat may prevent maternal stress-induced obesity from occurring in the next generation.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120801/Link-between-maternal-metabolic-or-psychological-stress-and-obesity-in-offspring.aspx

Obesity also affects sexual and urinary health in men

As a man's waistline grows, so can his experience with sexual dysfunction and frequent urination, say researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. The study, published in the August issue of the British Journal of Urology International (BJUI), is the first to comprehensively show that obesity in men affects not just their hearts and metabolism, but also their sexual and urinary health.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120731/Obesity-also-affects-sexual-and-urinary-health-in-men.aspx

Childhood obesity may affect timing of puberty, create problems with reproduction

A dramatic increase in childhood obesity in recent decades may have impacts that go beyond the usual health concerns – it could be disrupting the timing of puberty and ultimately lead to a diminished ability to reproduce, especially in females. A body of research suggests that obesity could be related to growing problems with infertility.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120731135003.htm

Opioid receptors can control metabolic response to diets high in fat and sugar

Imagine eating all of the sugar and fat that you want without gaining a pound. Thanks to new research published in The FASEB Journal, the day may come when this is not too far from reality.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120731/Opioid-receptors-can-control-metabolic-response-to-diets-high-in-fat-and-sugar.aspx

Health coaches could be key to successful weight loss, study suggests

Coaches can help athletes score touchdowns and perfect their golf swing, but can they also influence weight loss? (2012-07-31)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77951/Health_coaches_could_be_key_to_successful_weight_loss_study_suggests.html

Obesity in type 2 diabetes: recommendations from guidelines are largely consistent

On 10th July 2012, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) published the results of a literature search for evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of obesity in type 2 diabetes. (2012-07-31)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77950/Obesity_in_type_2_diabetes_recommendations_from_guidelines_are_largely_consistent.html

Parents find terms 'large' or 'gaining too much weight' less offensive than 'obese'

If doctors want to develop a strong rapport with parents of overweight children, it would be best if physicians used terms like "large" or "gaining too much weight" as opposed to the term "obese." (2012-07-31)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77965/Parents_find_terms_large_or_gaining_too_much_weight_less_offensive_than_obese.html

Obesity and heart disease risk in children: an interview with Joana Kist-van Holthe

This is a very important question, primarily because we need to use one definition in order to be able to compare the prevalence of obesity in different countries. It is also important to have a single definition in order to evaluate whether interventions are successful or not.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120731/Obesity-and-heart-disease-risk-in-children-an-interview-with-Joana-Kist-van-Holthe.aspx

Stress during pregnancy leads to abdominal obesity in mice offspring

Opioid receptors as a drug target for stopping obesity

Imagine eating all of the sugar and fat that you want without gaining a pound. Thanks to new research the day may come when this is not too far from reality.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120731103054.htm

Sleep problems linked to binge eating in women

Sleep problems are significantly associated with binge eating in women, study results show.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120731/Sleep-problems-linked-to-binge-eating-in-women.aspx

Men with large waists urinate more frequently than their slimmer counterparts

Men with large waists urinate more frequently than their slimmer counterparts, according to research in the August issue of the urology journal BJUI.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120731/Men-with-large-waists-urinate-more-frequently-than-their-slimmer-counterparts.aspx

ProMedica enters collaborative business relationship with Cleveland Clinic

ProMedica has entered into a collaborative business relationship with Cleveland Clinic as part of a national Innovation Alliance network to help commercialize medical innovations.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120731/ProMedica-enters-collaborative-business-relationship-with-Cleveland-Clinic.aspx

Saturday, July 28, 2012

New drug can aid in losing weight and keeping it off

A new drug could aid in losing weight and keeping it off. The drug, described in the journal Cell Metabolism on July 26, increases sensitivity to the hormone leptin, a natural appetite suppressant found in the body. Although so far the new drug has only been tested on mice, the findings have implications for the development of new treatments for obesity in humans.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120728/New-drug-can-aid-in-losing-weight-and-keeping-it-off.aspx

Friday, July 27, 2012

Experimental Drug Suppresses Appetite in Mice: Study

Title: Experimental Drug Suppresses Appetite in Mice: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 7/26/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160720&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Diabetes cutoffs don’t quite cut it for South Asians

Individuals of South Asian origin may require closer monitoring for Type 2 diabetes, suggest researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120727/Diabetes-cutoffs-done28099t-quite-cut-it-for-South-Asians.aspx

In-utero exposure to magnetic fields associated with increased risk of obesity in childhood

BUSM study identifies receptor's role in regulating obesity, type 2 diabetes

A recent study led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) demonstrates that the A2b-type adenosine receptor, A2bAR, plays a significant role in the regulation of high fat, high cholesterol diet-induced symptoms of type 2 diabetes. (2012-07-27)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77878/BUSM_study_identifies_receptors_role_in_regulating_obesity_type_2_diabetes.html

New stroke treatments becoming a reality

Scientists led by the President of The University of Manchester have demonstrated a drug which can dramatically limit the amount of brain damage in stroke patients. (2012-07-27)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77866/New_stroke_treatments_becoming_a_reality.html

In-utero exposure to magnetic fields associated with increased risk of obesity in childhood

In-utero exposure to relatively high magnetic field levels was associated with a 69 percent increased risk of being obese or overweight during childhood compared to lower in-utero magnetic field levels, according to a Kaiser Permanente study that appears in the current online version of Nature's Scientific Reports. (2012-07-27)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77896/In-utero_exposure_to_magnetic_fields_associated_with_increased_risk_of_obesity_in_childhood_.html

Anakinra can dramatically limit amount of brain damage in stroke patients

Scientists led by the President of The University of Manchester have demonstrated a drug which can dramatically limit the amount of brain damage in stroke patients.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120727/Anakinra-can-dramatically-limit-amount-of-brain-damage-in-stroke-patients.aspx

A2bAR receptor plays a significant role in regulation of type 2 diabetes and obesity

A recent study led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) demonstrates that the A2b-type adenosine receptor, A2bAR, plays a significant role in the regulation of high fat, high cholesterol diet-induced symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120727/A2bAR-receptor-plays-a-significant-role-in-regulation-of-type-2-diabetes-and-obesity.aspx

Longer looks: Religious health care; 'The big lie' about expanding Medicaid

The Affordable Care Act has a section that exempts members of health care sharing ministries from purchasing insurance. The Amish, Mennonite, Christian Science and Indian tribe communities also are exempt from the penalty that will be incurred on Americans who fail to purchase health insurance by 2014.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120727/Longer-looks-Religious-health-care3b-The-big-lie-about-expanding-Medicaid.aspx

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study

Title: Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2012 4:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/26/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160682&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Roundup: Ore. Gov. suggests malpractice reform; Mass. Gov. proposes new scrutiny for health care providers; Texas has offered HPV vaccine since 2007

The state can cut health care costs and reduce the number of medical-related lawsuits by requiring earlier notification of injuries as well as pretrial mediation, according to a recommendation Gov. John Kitzhaber issued Wednesday. The product of closed-door talks between representatives of interest groups including the Oregon Medical Association and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Kitzhaber's recommendation now goes to a work group including lawmakers, a trial lawyer and doctor that begins public meetings next week.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120727/Roundup-Ore-Gov-suggests-malpractice-reform3b-Mass-Gov-proposes-new-scrutiny-for-health-care-providers3b-Texas-has-offered-HPV-vaccine-since-2007.aspx

Study identifies receptor's role in regulating obesity, type 2 diabetes

A recent study demonstrates that the A2b-type adenosine receptor, A2bAR, plays a significant role in the regulation of high fat, high cholesterol diet-induced symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120726135236.htm

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Miriam researchers encourage physicians to inquire about ED symptoms in young, middle-aged men

Although erectile dysfunction (ED) has been shown to be an early warning sign for heart disease, some physicians - and patients - still think of it as just as a natural part of "old age." But now an international team of researchers, led by physicians at The Miriam Hospital, say it's time to expand ED symptom screening to include younger and middle-aged men.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120726/Miriam-researchers-encourage-physicians-to-inquire-about-ED-symptoms-in-young-middle-aged-men.aspx

Fever in laboring women not associated with epidural analgesia

A study from the August issue of Anesthesiology provides evidence contrary to prior reports that fever in laboring women is associated with epidural analgesia.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120726/Fever-in-laboring-women-not-associated-with-epidural-analgesia.aspx

Studies look at surgical site infections and hyperglycemia

Two recent studies in the July issues of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) looked at surgical site infections and hyperglycemia, the technical term for high blood glucose, or high blood sugar.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120726/Studies-look-at-surgical-site-infections-and-hyperglycemia.aspx

High blood sugar, obesity increase risk for surgical site infection

To Understand Childhood Obesity, Researchers Look to Inactive, Fat Rats

Childhood obesity has nearly tripled in the past three decades, and by 2009, 17 percent of those 2-19 years of age were classified as obese. (2012-07-25)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77801/To_Understand_Childhood_Obesity_Researchers_Look_to_Inactive_Fat_Rats.html

New angioplasty procedure improves blood flow in blocked arteries to extremities

Patients with blocked arteries to their extremities, known as peripheral artery disease (PAD) or critical limb ischemia (CLI), may now find relief from lower leg pain and wounds caused by impaired leg artery circulation with the previously unproven therapy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA). (2012-07-25)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77791/New_angioplasty_procedure_improves_blood_flow_in_blocked_arteries_to_extremities.html

Feces fossils yield new insights into ancient diets and 'thrifty genes'

Scientists have long speculated that high diabetes rates among Native Americans may have roots in the evolutionary past. "Thrifty" genes that helped ancient hunter-gatherers store fat for survival during famine may contribute to diabetes in modern times of plenty. (2012-07-25)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77796/Feces_fossils_yield_new_insights_into_ancient_diets_and_thrifty_genes.html

Blood sugar diabetes risk for South Asians

A new diabetes study at the University of Leicester has discovered that South Asians (people of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lanka origin) have higher levels of blood sugar than white Europeans independent of risk factors that influence sugar levels. (2012-07-25)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77779/Blood_sugar_diabetes_risk_for_South_Asians.html

Consumer Reaction to Industry’s Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling System

July 24, 2012 - U.S. adults are better able to understand the U.K.'s Multiple Traffic Light front-of-package nutrition labeling system than the U.S. food and beverage industry's Facts Up Front system, according to a [study][1] by the Rudd Center that appears in the advance online publication of the _American Journal of Preventive Medicine_. Learn more in this [video][2].

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/industry/FactsUpFrontLabel_AJPM_8.12.pdf
[2]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmUpm7LdNQE

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/consumer-reaction-to-industrys-front-of-package-nutrition-labeling-system

Pennsylvania Hospital to participate in Best Fed Beginnings

Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH) has been selected to participate in Best Fed Beginnings, a first-of-its-kind national effort to significantly improve breastfeeding rates in states where rates are currently the lowest.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120725/Pennsylvania-Hospital-to-participate-in-Best-Fed-Beginnings.aspx

Scientists use inactive, fat rats to study juvenile obesity

Childhood obesity has nearly tripled in the past three decades, and by 2009, 17 percent of those 2-19 years of age were classified as obese. If actions against childhood obesity do not take place it is likely that today's children could be the first generation in over a century to experience a decline in life expectancy due to the epidemic of childhood obesity which leads to complications in later life.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120725/Scientists-use-inactive-fat-rats-to-study-juvenile-obesity.aspx

Insights into link between fat-hoarding genes and ancient diet

Why do Native Americans experience high rates of diabetes? A common theory is that they possess fat-hoarding "thrifty genes" left over from their ancestors - genes that were required for survival during ancient cycles of feast and famine, but that now contribute to the disease in a modern world of more fatty and sugary diets.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120725/Insights-into-link-between-fat-hoarding-genes-and-ancient-diet.aspx

Researchers discover important link between sodium and calcium

The scientific community has always wanted to know why people who eat high-salt diets are prone to developing medical problems such as kidney stones and osteoporosis.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120725/Researchers-discover-important-link-between-sodium-and-calcium.aspx

EC grants Marketing Authorisation to Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly’s Jentadueto for diabetes

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company received Marketing Authorisation from the European Commission for Jentadueto which combines the DPP-4 inhibitor, linagliptin and metformin in a single tablet.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120725/EC-grants-Marketing-Authorisation-to-Boehringer-Ingelheim-and-Lillye28099s-Jentadueto-for-diabetes.aspx

Vanderbilt researchers receives new $2.1M grant to develop microbrain bioreactor

Take a millionth of a human brain and squeeze it into a special chamber the size of a mustard seed. Link it to a second chamber filled with cerebral spinal fluid and thread both of them with artificial blood vessels in order to create a microenvironment that makes the neurons and other brain cells behave as if they were in a living brain. Then surround the chambers with a battery of sensors that monitor how the cells respond when exposed to minute quantities of dietary toxins, disease organisms or new drugs under development.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120725/Vanderbilt-researchers-receives-new-2421M-grant-to-develop-microbrain-bioreactor.aspx

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

South Asians have higher levels of blood sugar than Europeans: New diabetes study

A new diabetes study at the University of Leicester has discovered that South Asians (people of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lanka origin) have higher levels of blood sugar than white Europeans independent of risk factors that influence sugar levels.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120724/South-Asians-have-higher-levels-of-blood-sugar-than-Europeans-New-diabetes-study.aspx

To understand childhood obesity, researchers look to inactive, fat rats

A new article reviews dozens of studies on animal models of childhood obesity, suggesting that these models contribute knowledge impossible to attain from human research.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120724153626.htm

Is there such a thing as eating too many fruits and vegetables?

It may make you scratch your head, but in fact it is possible to overeat healthy foods, according to a registered dietitian.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120724144423.htm

Diets high in salt could deplete calcium in the body

The scientific community has always wanted to know why people who eat high-salt diets are prone to developing medical problems such as kidney stones and osteoporosis. Medical researchers may have solved this puzzle through their work with animal lab models.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120724131604.htm

Feces fossils lend new insights into connection between Native-Americans, diabetes

Why do Native Americans experience high rates of diabetes? A common theory is that they possess fat-hoarding "thrifty genes" left over from their ancestors - genes that were required for survival during ancient cycles of feast and famine, but that now contribute to the disease in a modern world of more fatty and sugary diets. (2012-07-24)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77770/Feces_fossils_lend_new_insights_into_connection_between_Native-Americans_diabetes.html

Feces fossils show connection between Native-Americans, diabetes: Did fat-hoarding genes develop from the nature of ancient feasts?

A new analysis suggests Natives' "thrifty" gene may not have evolved from a feast-and-famine lifestyle, but from high-fiber, low-fat diets in ancient times.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120724104434.htm

Feces fossils lend new insights into connection between Native-Americans, diabetes

Why do Native Americans experience high rates of diabetes? A common theory is that they possess fat-hoarding "thrifty genes" left over from their ancestors – genes that were required for survival during ancient cycles of feast and famine, but that now contribute to the disease in a modern world of more fatty and sugary diets. (2012-07-24)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77770/Feces_fossils_lend_new_insights_into_connection_between_Native-Americans_diabetes.html

Some harmful effects of light at night can be reversed

Chronic exposure to dim light at night can lead to depressive symptoms in rodents -- but these negative effects can be reversed simply by returning to a standard light-dark cycle, a new study suggests. (2012-07-24)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77769/Some_harmful_effects_of_light_at_night_can_be_reversed.html

Tumor necrosis factor may play a key role in how light at night leads to depression

Chronic exposure to dim light at night can lead to depressive symptoms in rodents -- but these negative effects can be reversed simply by returning to a standard light-dark cycle, a new study suggests.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120724/Tumor-necrosis-factor-may-play-a-key-role-in-how-light-at-night-leads-to-depression.aspx

Two thirds of obese children have heart disease risk factors

Two out of three severely obese kids already have at least one risk factor for heart disease, suggests research published online in Archives of Disease in Childhood.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120724/Two-thirds-of-obese-children-have-heart-disease-risk-factors.aspx

Study reveals 50% increased risk of urothelial and colorectal cancers in adulthood

Parents are increasingly conscious of the dangers of childhood obesity. There is a growing recognition of health problems associated with extra pounds, including the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and joint and muscle pain.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120724/Study-reveals-5025-increased-risk-of-urothelial-and-colorectal-cancers-in-adulthood.aspx

Monday, July 23, 2012

Two out of three very obese kids already have heart disease risk factors: High blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose evident even in under-12s

Two out of three severely obese kids already have at least one risk factor for heart disease, suggests new research.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120723193205.htm

Childhood obesity linked to cancer risk

Researchers have found that obesity in adolescence, defined as a Body Mass Index in the 85th percentile and above, has a direct link to the incidence of bladder, urinary tract, and colorectal cancers in adulthood.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120723134636.htm

New lipid screening guidelines for children overly aggressive, UCSF researchers say

Recent guidelines recommending cholesterol tests for children fail to weigh health benefits against potential harms and costs, according to a new commentary authored by three physician-researchers at UCSF. (2012-07-23)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77728/New_lipid_screening_guidelines_for_children_overly_aggressive_UCSF_researchers_say.html

Protein associated with Huntington’s and other neurodegenerative diseases has several brain-specific forms

A protein essential for metabolism and recently associated with neurodegenerative diseases also occurs in several brain-specific forms. This discovery emerged in the course of a research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, the findings of which have now been published in the journal Human Molecular Genetics.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120723/Protein-associated-with-Huntingtone28099s-and-other-neurodegenerative-diseases-has-several-brain-specific-forms.aspx

Recent guidelines recommend cholesterol tests for children fail to weigh health benefits

Recent guidelines recommending cholesterol tests for children fail to weigh health benefits against potential harms and costs, according to a new commentary authored by three physician-researchers at UCSF.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120723/Recent-guidelines-recommend-cholesterol-tests-for-children-fail-to-weigh-health-benefits.aspx

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Periodontal examination can determine risk of diabetes

A recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM) and backed by The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation amongst others; found that a pre-diabetes determination can be made by simply going to the dentist.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120723/Periodontal-examination-can-determine-risk-of-diabetes.aspx

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Menu labeling at chain restaurants has some benefits

The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants. Listing calories, fat content, and sodium levels of menu items at the point of purchase has been promoted as a way to address the obesity epidemic.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120721/Menu-labeling-at-chain-restaurants-has-some-benefits.aspx

Researchers discover reason why breast cancer cells become drug resistant

Breast cancer treatments such as Herceptin that target a marker called HER2 have dramatically improved outcomes for women with this type of cancer. But nearly half of these cancers are resistant to Herceptin from the start and almost all of them will eventually become resistant.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120721/Researchers-discover-reason-why-breast-cancer-cells-become-drug-resistant.aspx

Friday, July 20, 2012

A good night's sleep could keep you out of a nursing home

Tired? Scientists have discovered another possible benefit of a night of restful and uninterrupted sleep. (2012-07-20)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77655/A_good_nights_sleep_could_keep_you_out_of_a_nursing_home.html

Menu labeling requirements lead to healthier options at chain restaurants

The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants. (2012-07-20)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77660/Menu_labeling_requirements_lead_to_healthier_options_at_chain_restaurants.html

School Bus Advertising Unhealthy for Children

July 20, 2012 - Several states have considered allowing advertisements on school buses in an effort to raise revenue for distressed public school districts. [Unhindered advertisements on buses may result in children being exposed to advertising that undermines public health or encourages unhealthy behaviors][1], according to a paper recently published in the _American Journal of Public Health_.

School districts should be aware of First Amendment case law related to government property so they can enact policies to prohibit advertising that is inappropriate for a school setting.

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/policy/SchoolBusAdLaws_AJPH_7.12.pdf

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/school-bus-advertising-unhealthy-for-children

Inflammatory pathway spurs cancer stem cells to resist HER2-targeted breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer treatments such as Herceptin that target a marker called HER2 have dramatically improved outcomes for women with this type of cancer. But nearly half of these cancers are resistant to Herceptin from the start and almost all of them will eventually become resistant. (2012-07-20)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77641/Inflammatory_pathway_spurs_cancer_stem_cells_to_resist_HER2-targeted_breast_cancer_treatment.html

In utero exposure to diesel exhaust a possible risk factor for obesity

Pregnant mice exposed to high levels of air pollution gave birth to offspring with a significantly higher rate of obesity and insulin resistance in adulthood than those that were not exposed to air pollution. (2012-07-20)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77663/In_utero_exposure_to_diesel_exhaust_a_possible_risk_factor_for_obesity.html

Mother's exposure to air pollution increases risk of obesity and insulin resistance in offspring

Pregnant mice exposed to high levels of air pollution gave birth to offspring with a significantly higher rate of obesity and insulin resistance in adulthood than those that were not exposed to air pollution. This effect seemed especially prevalent in male mice, which were heavier regardless of diet. These findings, published online in the FASEB Journal, suggests a link between diesel exhaust exposure in utero and bulging waistlines in adulthood.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120720/Mothers-exposure-to-air-pollution-increases-risk-of-obesity-and-insulin-resistance-in-offspring.aspx

A world of consequences due to physical inactivity

Physical inactivity accounted for an estimated 5.3 million of the 57 million deaths in 2008, a report shows.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120720/A-world-of-consequences-due-to-physical-inactivity.aspx

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Link between objectively measured sleep and subsequent institutionalization among older women

Tired? Scientists have discovered another possible benefit of a night of restful and uninterrupted sleep. According to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health fragmented or interrupted sleep could predict future placement in a nursing home or assisted living facility.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120720/Link-between-objectively-measured-sleep-and-subsequent-institutionalization-among-older-women.aspx

Overweight, obesity prevalent in psychiatric inpatients

In utero exposure to diesel exhaust a possible risk factor for obesity

Pregnant mice exposed to high levels of air pollution gave birth to offspring with a significantly higher rate of obesity and insulin resistance in adulthood than those that were not exposed to air pollution. This effect seemed especially prevalent in male mice, which were heavier regardless of diet. These findings suggests a link between diesel exhaust exposure in utero and bulging waistlines in adulthood.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120719132945.htm

Fighting obesity with thermal imaging

Scientists at The University of Nottingham believe they've found a way of fighting obesity - with a pioneering technique which uses thermal imaging. (2012-07-19)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77602/Fighting_obesity_with_thermal_imaging.html

Are cardiac risk factors linked to less blood flow to the brain?

Metabolic syndrome, a term used to describe a combination of risk factors that often lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes, seems to be linked to lower blood flow to the brain, according to research by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. (2012-07-19)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77594/Are_cardiac_risk_factors_linked_to_less_blood_flow_to_the_brain.html

Additional research required to assess effectiveness of herbal remedies for insomnia

Approximately 1 in 3 Americans suffers from chronic sleep deprivation and another 10-15% of the population has chronic insomnia. Sleep disorders can profoundly affect a person's whole life and have been linked to a range of diseases, including obesity, depression, anxiety, and inflammatory disorders.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120719/Additional-research-required-to-assess-effectiveness-of-herbal-remedies-for-insomnia.aspx

ScinoPharm to offer commercial manufacturing of topiramate API for VIVUS' Qsymia

ScinoPharm announced today that its Tainan, Taiwan Facility will provide commercial manufacturing of topiramate active pharmaceutical ingredient ("API") for VIVUS' Qsymia, a new drug for the treatment of obesity approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration on July 17, 2012.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120719/ScinoPharm-to-offer-commercial-manufacturing-of-topiramate-API-for-VIVUS-Qsymia.aspx

Pioneering technique that uses thermal imaging can help fight obesity

Scientists at The University of Nottingham believe they've found a way of fighting obesity — with a pioneering technique which uses thermal imaging. This heat-seeking technology is being used to trace our reserves of brown fat — the body's 'good fat' — which plays a key role in how quickly our body can burn calories as energy.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120719/Pioneering-technique-that-uses-thermal-imaging-can-help-fight-obesity.aspx

Metabolic syndrome may reduce cerebral blood flow

Metabolic syndrome, a term used to describe a combination of risk factors that often lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes, seems to be linked to lower blood flow to the brain, according to research by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120719/Metabolic-syndrome-may-reduce-cerebral-blood-flow.aspx

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Obesity

Title: Obesity
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=943&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

New metric for obesity strongly correlated to premature death

Researchers have developed a new metric to measure obesity, called A Body Shape Index, or ABSI, that combines the existing metrics of Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference and shows a better correlation with death rate than do either of these individual measures.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120718191958.htm

Fighting obesity with thermal imaging

Scientists in the United Kingdom believe they've found a way of fighting obesity -- with a pioneering technique which uses thermal imaging. This heat-seeking technology is being used to trace our reserves of brown fat -- the body's 'good fat' -- which plays a key role in how quickly our body can burn calories as energy.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120718122752.htm

Obesity plus low vitamin D may add up to a greater risk of diabetes

The combination of obesity and vitamin D deficiency may put people at even greater risk of insulin resistance than either factor alone, according to new research from the Drexel University School of Public Health recently published early online in the journal Diabetes Care. (2012-07-18)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77568/Obesity_plus_low_vitamin_D_may_add_up_to_a_greater_risk_of_diabetes.html

Genetic link to rapid weight gain from antipsychotics discovered

Scientists have discovered two genetic variants associated with the substantial, rapid weight gain occurring in nearly half the patients treated with antipsychotic medications, according to two studies involving the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). (2012-07-18)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77557/Genetic_link_to_rapid_weight_gain_from_antipsychotics_discovered.html

Researchers link Kawasaki Disease in childhood with increased risk of adult heart disease

Cedars-Sinai researchers have linked Kawasaki Disease, a serious childhood illness that causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, with early-onset and accelerated atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease in adults. (2012-07-18)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77572/Researchers_link_Kawasaki_Disease_in_childhood_with_increased_risk_of_adult_heart_disease_.html

Vivus receives FDA approval for Qsymia to manage chronic weight

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise for chronic weight management.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120718/Vivus-receives-FDA-approval-for-Qsymia-to-manage-chronic-weight.aspx

Kawasaki Disease may increase risk of atherosclerosis in children

Cedars-Sinai researchers have linked Kawasaki Disease, a serious childhood illness that causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, with early-onset and accelerated atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease in adults.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120718/Kawasaki-Disease-may-increase-risk-of-atherosclerosis-in-children.aspx

Combination of obesity and vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of diabetes

The combination of obesity and vitamin D deficiency may put people at even greater risk of insulin resistance than either factor alone, according to new research from the Drexel University School of Public Health recently published early online in the journal Diabetes Care.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120718/Combination-of-obesity-and-vitamin-D-deficiency-may-increase-risk-of-diabetes.aspx

How does exercise improve heart function in diabetics?

A detailed study of heart muscle function in mice has uncovered evidence to explain why exercise is beneficial for heart function in type 2 diabetes.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120718/How-does-exercise-improve-heart-function-in-diabetics.aspx

Study suggests link between binge drinking and risk of dementia in older adults

Researchers from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), University of Exeter, will present the findings of a new study suggesting a link between binge drinking in older adults and the risk of developing dementia.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120718/Study-suggests-link-between-binge-drinking-and-risk-of-dementia-in-older-adults.aspx

Lack of physical activity causes 1 in 10 deaths

A lack of physical activity, or people's failure to spend 150 minutes a week doing moderate physical activity (eg, brisk walking for 30 minutes, 5 days a week), causes around 6–10% of four major non-communicable diseases (coronary heart disease [CHD], type 2 diabetes, and breast and colon cancer) worldwide, and was responsible for around 5.3 million of the 57 million deaths globally in 2008.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120718/Lack-of-physical-activity-causes-1-in-10-deaths.aspx

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Cut Medical Costs: Study

Title: Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Cut Medical Costs: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 7/17/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160323&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Kawasaki disease in childhood linked to increased risk of adult heart disease

Researchers have linked Kawasaki Disease, a serious childhood illness that causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, with early-onset and accelerated atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease in adults.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120717182957.htm

Obesity plus low vitamin D may add up to a greater risk of diabetes

The combination of obesity and vitamin D deficiency may put people at even greater risk of insulin resistance than either factor alone, according to new research.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120717162738.htm

Obesity may affect response to breast cancer treatment

Women who are obese continue to have higher levels of estrogen than women of normal weight even after treatment with hormone-suppressing drugs, raising the possibility that they might benefit from changes to their treatment.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120716163147.htm

Patient autonomy crucial to achieving health goals

Supporting patient autonomy in healthcare leads to positive health outcomes, suggesting that self-determination theories should become the foundation for developing interventions in healthcare promotion, say UK researchers.

Licensed from Medwire news with permission from Springer Healthcare Ltd. (C)Springer Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved. Neither of these parties endorse or recommend any commercial products, services, or equipment.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120717/Patient-autonomy-crucial-to-achieving-health-goals.aspx

Weight loss today keeps the doctor away

Statistics show that today, almost one in four Canadians is obese. A deadly trend that has been on the rise for the last thirty years, obesity is associated with diabetes, heart disease and cancer. (2012-07-17)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77527/Weight_loss_today_keeps_the_doctor_away.html

Obesity may affect response to breast cancer treatment

Women who are obese continue to have higher levels of oestrogen than women of normal weight even after treatment with hormone-suppressing drugs, raising the possibility that they might benefit from changes to their treatment. (2012-07-17)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77508/Obesity_may_affect_response_to_breast_cancer_treatment.html

Tips to help minimize risks associated with acid reflux disease

While the overall death rates from several cancers such as breast and lung have gone down, there has been a meteoric rise in cases of esophageal cancer. Studies have shown that from 1975 to 2001, the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma rose approximately sixfold in the United States (from four to 23 cases per million), a relative increase greater than that for melanoma, breast, or prostate cancer.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120717/Tips-to-help-minimize-risks-associated-with-acid-reflux-disease.aspx

Monday, July 16, 2012

Roundup: Some troubled N.Y. hospitals don't carry malpractice insurance; Lobbying may dilute Mass. health care cost bill

Several of the city's most troubled hospitals are partially or completely uninsured for malpractice, state records show, forgoing what is considered a standard safeguard across the country.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120717/Roundup-Some-troubled-NY-hospitals-dont-carry-malpractice-insurance3b-Lobbying-may-dilute-Mass-health-care-cost-bill.aspx

Obesity leads to more doctor visits than smoking

Statistics show that today, almost one in four Canadians is obese. A deadly trend that has been on the rise for the last thirty years, obesity is associated with diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But is the obesity epidemic putting more pressure on an already strained Canadian health care system?

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120717/Obesity-leads-to-more-doctor-visits-than-smoking.aspx

Weight loss today keeps the doctor away

Obese individuals visit the doctor more frequently than regular smokers who are at a healthy weight.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120716163236.htm

Employment Opportunity - Associate Director of Advocacy Resources

July 11, 2012 - Help guide the Rudd Center's rapidly-expanding work on food marketing to young people. Coordinate and lead the Rudd Center's work to educate and inform community organizations about issues related to food marketing, and develop resources to help identify and implement appropriate strategies for intervention. [Learn more][1].[][2] To apply for this position, visit [Yale's job posting website][3]. Search the position by the requisition number: 17643BR.

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/who_we_are.aspx?id=17#Associate_Director_of_Advocacy_Resources
[2]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/who_we_are.aspx?id=17#Director_of_Advocacy_Resources
[3]: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/application/external/index.html

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/employment-opportunity-associate-director-of-advocacy-resources

TV habits predict kids' waist size and sporting ability

Each hour of TV watched by a two- to four-year- old contributes to his or her waist circumference by the end of grade 4 and his or her ability to perform in sports, according to a world-first study undertaken by researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated Saint-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital. (2012-07-16)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77490/TV_habits_predict_kids_waist_size_and_sporting_ability.html

TV watching increases waist size and reduces sporting ability in children

Each hour of TV watched by a two- to four-year- old contributes to his or her waist circumference by the end of grade 4 and his or her ability to perform in sports, according to a world-first study undertaken by researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated Saint-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120716/TV-watching-increases-waist-size-and-reduces-sporting-ability-in-children.aspx

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Scientists clone tannin gene in sorghum

They might be called a blessing or a curse -- tannins, which are present in certain sorghums, contain health-promoting antioxidant properties, but also provide a bitter taste and decreased protein digestibility. To better understand tannins, their role in sorghum and how they can be altered to improve sorghum's use as food and feed, a team of scientists led by Kansas State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers, has cloned the tannin gene in sorghum.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120714/Scientists-clone-tannin-gene-in-sorghum.aspx

Scientists isolate beige fat cells that may have therapeutic potential against obesity

Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have isolated a new type of energy-burning fat cell in adult humans which they say may have therapeutic potential for treating obesity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120714/Scientists-isolate-beige-fat-cells-that-may-have-therapeutic-potential-against-obesity.aspx

Scientists investigate new ingredients to produce food with less energy, more taste

Our attraction to foods bloated with energy has made excess body weight increasingly common, particularly in the West. Hence, people's health has been affected. Scientists are now investigating new ingredients to satisfy our taste buds without impacting our health

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120714/Scientists-investigate-new-ingredients-to-produce-food-with-less-energy-more-taste.aspx

Obesity-fighting tissue in humans is actually not quite brown, says study

The calorie-burning and heat-generating brown fat found in full-grown humans is actually not quite brown; it's beige. So says a new study reported on July 12th in the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, in which researchers fully characterize this promising obesity-fighting tissue in both mice and humans for the first time.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120714/Obesity-fighting-tissue-in-humans-is-actually-not-quite-brown-says-study.aspx

Friday, July 13, 2012

Food Journal: Write It Down, Shed More Pounds

Title: Food Journal: Write It Down, Shed More Pounds
Category: Health News
Created: 7/13/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160240&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

'Beige' Fat Joins Brown Fat as Potential Weight-Loss Target

Title: 'Beige' Fat Joins Brown Fat as Potential Weight-Loss Target
Category: Health News
Created: 7/12/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160210&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Heavier Friends Might Widen Your Waistline: Study

Title: Heavier Friends Might Widen Your Waistline: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 7/12/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160226&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Tannins in sorghum and benefits focus of university, USDA study

They might be called a blessing or a curse -- tannins, which are present in certain sorghums, contain health-promoting antioxidant properties, but also provide a bitter taste and decreased protein digestibility. (2012-07-13)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77457/Tannins_in_sorghum_and_benefits_focus_of_university_USDA_study.html

Want to lose weight? Keep a food journal, don't skip meals and avoid going out to lunch

Women who want to lose weight should faithfully keep a food journal, and avoid skipping meals and eating in restaurants – especially at lunch – suggests new research.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120713080029.htm

Scientists isolate new type of energy-burning fat cell

Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have isolated a new type of energy-burning fat cell in adult humans which they say may have therapeutic potential for treating obesity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120713/Scientists-isolate-new-type-of-energy-burning-fat-cell.aspx

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Obese kids as bright as thinner peers

Obesity is not to blame for poor educational performance, according to early findings from new research. In a study that combines statistical methods with genetic information, researchers dispel the false idea that being overweight has damaging educational consequences.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120712224626.htm

Ankle fracture severity linked to obesity

Obese patients experience more severe ankle fractures than individuals with a healthy body mass index, research suggests.

Licensed from Medwire news with permission from Springer Healthcare Ltd. (C)Springer Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved. Neither of these parties endorse or recommend any commercial products, services, or equipment.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120712/Ankle-fracture-severity-linked-to-obesity.aspx

Overweight, obesity prevalent in psychiatric inpatients

Most inpatients with psychiatric disorders are overweight or obese, say Australian researchers who urge closer monitoring of the physical health of patients with mental illnesses.

Licensed from Medwire news with permission from Springer Healthcare Ltd. (C)Springer Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved. Neither of these parties endorse or recommend any commercial products, services, or equipment.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120712/Overweight-obesity-prevalent-in-psychiatric-inpatients.aspx

Abused children may become obese adults

Severity of abuse in childhood or adolescence is associated with an increased risk for overall and central obesity in adulthood, report researchers.

Licensed from Medwire news with permission from Springer Healthcare Ltd. (C)Springer Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved. Neither of these parties endorse or recommend any commercial products, services, or equipment.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120712/Abused-children-may-become-obese-adults.aspx

Newly isolated 'beige fat' cells could help fight obesity

Scientists have isolated a new type of energy-burning fat cell in adult humans which they say may have therapeutic potential for treating obesity.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120712131525.htm

Health Providers Should Choose Words Wisely when Discussing Weight

July 11, 2012 - [The language that health care providers use when discussing their patients' body weight][1] can reinforce stigma, reduce motivation for weight loss, and potentially lead to avoidance of future medical appointments, according to a study published by the Rudd Center in the _International Journal of Obesity_.

The study, which examined adults' perceptions of and reactions to common terms used to describe excess body weight by doctors, shows that patients prefer doctors use neutral language such as "unhealthy weight" rather than words that can be perceived as stigmatizing and blaming, such as "fat" or "morbidly obese."

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/bias/PerceptionsHealthProvidersWeightLanguage_IJO_7.12.pdf

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/health-providers-should-choose-words-wisely-when-discussing-weight

Mayo Clinic, 18 other leading research institutions urge Congress to maintain funding levels for NIH

Mayo Clinic and 18 other leading medical research institutions nationwide are urging congressional leaders to maintain current funding levels for the National Institutes of Health.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120712/Mayo-Clinic-18-other-leading-research-institutions-urge-Congress-to-maintain-funding-levels-for-NIH.aspx

Nutrisystem announces debut of enhanced weight management plan for people with diabetes

Nutrisystem, a leading provider of weight management products and services, today announced the debut of its enhanced weight management plan for people with diabetes, Nutrisystem D.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120712/Nutrisystem-announces-debut-of-enhanced-weight-management-plan-for-people-with-diabetes.aspx

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Viewpoints: Trouble keeping health costs down; Ignagni says law needs some revisions; Coverage is like clean water

Now that the Supreme Court has provided legal certainty on the recent healthcare reform law, the nation must turn its attention to affordability. While the law expands coverage to millions of Americans, a goal health plans have long supported, major provisions of the law need to be changed to avoid significant cost increases for consumers and employers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120712/Viewpoints-Trouble-keeping-health-costs-down3b-Ignagni-says-law-needs-some-revisions3b-Coverage-is-like-clean-water.aspx

Quitting Smoking Does Mean Weight Gain for Many: Study

Title: Quitting Smoking Does Mean Weight Gain for Many: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 7/10/2012 8:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/11/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160137&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Diet Secret: Small Pieces of Food More Filling

Title: Diet Secret: Small Pieces of Food More Filling
Category: Health News
Created: 7/11/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/11/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160149&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Weight loss resulting from a low-fat diet may help eliminate menopausal symptoms

Weight loss that occurs in conjunction with a low-fat, high fruit and vegetable diet may help to reduce or eliminate hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause, according to a new study.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120711101030.htm

Weight gain after quitting smoking higher than previously thought

Giving up smoking is associated with an average weight gain of 4-5 kg after 12 months, most of which occurs within the first three months of quitting, finds a study published on bmj.com today. (2012-07-11)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77336/Weight_gain_after_quitting_smoking_higher_than_previously_thought.html

Supporting Patient Autonomy Is Critical to Improving Health

Even as we spend more on healthcare every year, the number of people with chronic health problems continues to rise in developed countries like the United States. Most of these chronic health problems - such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease - can be addressed through lifestyle changes. (2012-07-11)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77362/Supporting_Patient_Autonomy_Is_Critical_to_Improving_Health.html

Employment Opportunity - Director of Advocacy Resources

July 11, 2012 - Help guide the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity's rapidly-expanding work on food marketing to young people. Coordinate and lead the Rudd Center's work to educate and inform community organizations about issues related to food marketing, and develop resources to help identify and implement appropriate strategies for intervention. [Learn more][1].[][1] To apply for this position, visit [Yale's job posting website][2]. Search the position by the requisition number: 17643BR.

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/who_we_are.aspx?id=17#Director_of_Advocacy_Resources
[2]: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/application/external/index.html

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/employment-opportunity-director-of-advocacy-resources

Arrowhead initiates Adipotide Phase 1 trial in obesity

Arrowhead Research Corporation, a targeted therapeutics company, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial with Adipotide, a new class of treatment for obesity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120711/Arrowhead-initiates-Adipotide-Phase-1-trial-in-obesity.aspx

PROLOR to present data on long-acting clotting factors for hemophilia at WFH World Congress

PROLOR Biotech, Inc., announced that the company will present data today on its long-acting clotting factors for the treatment of hemophilia at the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) World Congress.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120711/PROLOR-to-present-data-on-long-acting-clotting-factors-for-hemophilia-at-WFH-World-Congress.aspx

Giving up smoking associated with weight gain

Giving up smoking is associated with an average weight gain of 4-5 kg after 12 months, most of which occurs within the first three months of quitting, finds a study published on bmj.com today.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120711/Giving-up-smoking-associated-with-weight-gain.aspx

LUHS opens multidisciplinary center to treat obesity

Loyola University Health System (LUHS) will open a multidisciplinary center to treat obesity today, Tuesday, July 10. The new Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery & Bariatric Care is located at 719 W. North Ave.in Melrose Park.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120711/LUHS-opens-multidisciplinary-center-to-treat-obesity.aspx

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Improving access to health care for minority women could reduce racial disparity in infant mortality

Improving access to health care for minority women of childbearing age could improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce racial differences in infant mortality, according to an article in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120711/Improving-access-to-health-care-for-minority-women-could-reduce-racial-disparity-in-infant-mortality.aspx

Connections between daily stressors of police work and obesity, suicide

The daily psychological stresses that police officers experience in their work put them at significantly higher risk than the general population for a host of long-term physical and mental health effects. That's the overall finding of a major scientific study of the Buffalo Police Department called Buffalo Cardio-Metabolic Occupational Police Stress (BCOPS) conducted over five years by a University at Buffalo researcher.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120711/Connections-between-daily-stressors-of-police-work-and-obesity-suicide.aspx

Sugar Substitutes Can Lead to Weight Loss

Title: Sugar Substitutes Can Lead to Weight Loss
Category: Health News
Created: 7/10/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/10/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=160108&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Weight gain induced by high-fat diet increases active-period sleep and sleep fragmentation

Research finds that prolonged exposure to a high-fat diet reduces the quality of sleep in rats.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120710093804.htm

Obese achieve functional improvements after trauma rehab

Obese patients participating in a rehabilitation program for orthopedic trauma can achieve meaningful functional independence before discharge, US research shows.

Licensed from Medwire news with permission from Springer Healthcare Ltd. (C)Springer Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved. Neither of these parties endorse or recommend any commercial products, services, or equipment.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/Obese-achieve-functional-improvements-after-trauma-rehab.aspx

Subtle goal reminders, known as primes, can offset hedonic effects of food and facilitate health behavior

New research introduces novel cost-effective strategies to facilitate healthy eating among weight-conscious consumers. A number of experiments now suggest that simply adding words related to health and weight on posters, restaurant menu's, or recipe cards can stimulate healthy food choices among dieters and overweight individuals, in a variety of real-life settings.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120710093812.htm

Greater diet-induced obesity in rats consuming sugar solution during the inactive period

New research suggests that, not only the amount and type of food eaten but the time of day it is eaten, is important in contributing to obesity.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120710093808.htm

Abused children may become obese adults

Gastric bypass surgery alters gut microbiota profile along the intestine

New research finds that gastric bypass surgery induces changes in the gut microbiota and peptide release that are similar to those seen after treatment with prebiotics.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120710093810.htm

Should we sleep more to lose weight?

Epidemiological studies suggest a relationship between short sleep duration and metabolic dysfunctions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. While the mechanisms behind these observations are largely unknown, experimental investigations point to an orexigenic effect of acute sleep deprivation.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120710093929.htm

Diagnostic technique uses immune cell DNA

By looking at signature chemical differences in the DNA of various immune cells called leukocytes, scientists have developed a way to determine their relative abundance in blood samples. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77297/Diagnostic_technique_uses_immune_cell_DNA.html

Lower iron levels seen in newborns of obese mothers

A growing number of studies imply that children born to obese mothers face health problems stemming from the womb. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77287/Lower_iron_levels_seen_in_newborns_of_obese_mothers.html

Hormone curbs depressive-like symptoms in stressed mice

A hormone with anti-diabetic properties also reduces depression-like symptoms in mice, researchers from the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio reported today. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77291/Hormone_curbs_depressive-like_symptoms_in_stressed_mice.html

New evidence for link between obesity and circle of friends

A Loyola study of high school students provides new evidence that a person's circle of friends may influence his or her weight. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77290/New_evidence_for_link_between_obesity_and_circle_of_friends.html

Subtle goal reminders, known as primes, can offset hedonic effects of food and facilitate health behavior

Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, introduces novel cost-effective strategies to facilitate healthy eating among weight-conscious consumers. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77323/Subtle_goal_reminders_known_as_primes_can_offset_hedonic_effects_of_food_and_facilitate_health_behavior.html

Should we sleep more to lose weight?

Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, suggests that sleep behavior affects body weight control and that sleep loss has ramifications not only for how many calories we consume but also for how much energy we burn off. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77324/Should_we_sleep_more_to_lose_weight.html

Greater diet-induced obesity in rats consuming sugar solution during the inactive period

Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB) the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior suggests that, not only the amount and type of food eaten but the time of day it is eaten, is important in contributing to obesity. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77321/Greater_diet-induced_obesity_in_rats_consuming_sugar_solution_during_the_inactive_period.html

Gastric bypass surgery alters gut microbiota profile along the intestine

Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, finds that gastric bypass surgery induces changes in the gut microbiota and peptide release that are similar to those seen after treatment with prebiotics. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77322/Gastric_bypass_surgery_alters_gut_microbiota_profile_along_the_intestine.html

Reward sensitivity increases food 'wanting' following television 'junk food' commercials

Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, sought to investigate personality traits that make some people more vulnerable to over-eating and weight gain. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77320/Reward_sensitivity_increases_food_wanting_following_television_junk_food_commercials.html

Weight gain induced by high-fat diet increases active-period sleep and sleep fragmentation

Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, finds that prolonged exposure to a high-fat diet reduces the quality of sleep in rats. (2012-07-10)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/77319/Weight_gain_induced_by_high-fat_diet_increases_active-period_sleep_and_sleep_fragmentation.html

Osteoarthritis gene tic markers identified

Scientists have used data from the Arthritis Research UK Osteoarthritis Genetics study to identify five gene loci significantly associated with the development of the disease.

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URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/Osteoarthritis-gene-tic-markers-identified.aspx

Steroid receptor gene variant impacts metabolic health

A variant in the glucocorticoid receptor gene may be associated with increased body fat and insulin resistance, show study findings.

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Steroid receptor gene variant impacts metabolic health

Obesity linked to colorectal adenoma risk

A meta-analysis has shown that increasing adiposity shows a direct relationship with the development of adenomas in the colon– helping to shed light on the link between obesity and colorectal cancer.

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URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/Obesity-linked-to-colorectal-adenoma-risk.aspx

Laparoscopic appendectomy preferable for obese patients

Obese patients with appendicitis have fewer postoperative complications, a shorter stay in hospital, and shorter operative times when treated with laparoscopic appendectomy rather than open appendectomy, study findings show.

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URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/Laparoscopic-appendectomy-preferable-for-obese-patients.aspx

Being overweight may actually benefit some cardiac patients

A high body mass index and large waist circumference are associated with improved outcomes in both men and women with heart failure, research shows.

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URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/Being-overweight-may-actually-benefit-some-cardiac-patients.aspx

Increasing obesity could cut some couples' fertility in half

As American waistlines continue to expand, research shows that increasing obesity could cut some couples' fertility in half, leading ultimately to a population decline, says one expert in fertility and obesity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/Increasing-obesity-could-cut-some-couples-fertility-in-half.aspx

First Edition: July 10, 2012

Today's headlines include findings of a new Washington Post poll indicating Americans remain divided on the health law. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, cracks may be emerging in the Republican's repeal effort.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/First-Edition-July-10-2012.aspx

Methylation provides signal of unique mix of leukocytes

When a person is sick, there is a tell-tale sign in their blood: a different mix of the various types of immune cells called leukocytes. A group of scientists at several institutions including Brown University has discovered a way to determine that mix from the DNA in archival or fresh blood samples, potentially providing a practical new technology not only for medical research but also for clinical diagnosis and treatment monitoring of ailments including some cancers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/Methylation-provides-signal-of-unique-mix-of-leukocytes.aspx

Measuring creatinine and cystatin C more accurately estimates kidney function

Measuring creatinine and cystatin C - two markers for chronic kidney disease (CKD) - more precisely estimates kidney function than either marker alone, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Results appear in the July 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120710/Measuring-creatinine-and-cystatin-C-more-accurately-estimates-kidney-function.aspx

Monday, July 9, 2012

Institute of Medicine Report Aims to Accelerate Progress in Obesity Prevention

May 9, 2012 - The Institute of Medicine recently released a report that outlines strategies for addressing the obesity epidemic. The report,_ _[_Accelerating Progress on Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation_,][1] was released at the Weight of the Nation Conference hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and highlights five key goals for reversing the epidemic.

[1]: http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2012/Accelerating-Progress-in-Obesity-Prevention.aspx

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/institute-of-medicine-report-aims-to-accelerate-progress-in-obesity-prevention

Rudd Report Responds to Recent Trends in Food Advertising to Youth

May 25, 2012 - A recently released Rudd Report, "[Trends in Television Food Advertising to Young People: 2011 Update][1]," documents a five percent decline in total food and beverage advertising seen by children in 2011 compared with 2010. Adolescent exposure remained the same. While exposure is down, children continue to view approximately 13 ads per day that almost exclusively promote unhealthy foods.

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/reports/RuddReport_TVFoodAdvertising_5.12.pdf

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/rudd-report-responds-to-recent-trends-in-food-advertising-to-youth

Disney to Reduce Food Marketing to Children

June 5, 2012 - Disney recently announced that food advertised to children on its many media platforms will have to meet new, healthier standards. The new guidelines, set to go into effect by 2015, are designed to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables and to reduce the intake of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat.

In an interview with [USA Today][1], Rudd Center Director, Kelly Brownell, PhD, said "This is a significant advance by Disney. With their reach and credibility, the tight nutrition standards they have set for specially designated foods will touch millions of children."

[1]: http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/story/2012-06-05/disney-advertising-to-kids/55385470/1

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/disney-to-reduce-food-marketing-to-children

Strong Wellness Policies Improve Connecticut School Environments

May 15, 2012 - Strong written school wellness policies lead to better food and more physical activity in schools, according to a study by the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. Published in the _[Journal of School Health][1]_, the study found that districts with strong and clearly written school wellness policies are more likely to actually implement better nutrition education, higher nutrition standards for school meals and other food at school, and more opportunities for physical activity.

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/communities/WellnessPolicyImplementation_JOSH_6.12.pdf

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/strong-wellness-policies-improve-connecticut-school-environments

Rudd Center Featured in HBO Series on Obesity Crisis

April 25, 2012 - Rudd Center researchers will be featured in a [multi-part series on HBO][1] that addresses the national obesity epidemic. Kelly Brownell, PhD, Director; Marlene Schwartz, PhD, Deputy Director; Rebecca Puhl, PhD, Director of Research and Weight Stigma Initiatives; and Jennifer Harris, PhD, Director of Marketing Initiatives, will join other notable names in obesity research and prevention to discuss one of the nation's most pressing health issues and offer practical but far-reaching solutions. The series, _The Weight of the Nation_, premieres on Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15. [Read more][2].

[1]: http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/
[2]: http://news.yale.edu/2012/04/24/yale-rudd-center-featured-hbo-series-obesity-crisis

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/rudd-center-featured-in-hbo-series-on-obesity-crisis

Rudd Center Launches Update on Cereal FACTS

June 22, 2012 - Cereal companies have improved the nutritional quality of most cereals marketed directly to children, but increased advertising to children for many of their least nutritious products, according to a three-year update on the Rudd Center's [Cereal FACTS Report][1].

[Cereal FACTS][2] was originally launched in 2009 and found that the least healthy breakfast cereals were those most frequently and aggressively marketed directly to children as young as age 2. Major companies such as General Mills, Kellogg, and Post belong to the [Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative][3] (CFBAI), sponsored by the Council of Better Business Bureaus, and have promised to improve the nutritional quality of their children's cereals. The CFBAI reports that participating companies also have improved their standards for child-directed advertising.

Using the same methods as the original Cereal FACTS, researchers found that the children's cereal landscape has not improved since then. While companies improved the nutritional quality of most cereals marketed to children, the authors report that total media spending to promote child-targeted cereals has increased by 34 percent from 2008 to 2011. According to the report, cereal companies continue to push their least nutritious products directly to children and children continue to see more advertising for cereals than for any other category of packaged food or beverage.

[1]: http://www.cerealfacts.org/media/Cereal_FACTS_Report.pdf
[2]: http://www.cerealfacts.org/
[3]: http://www.bbb.org/us/childrens-food-and-beverage-advertising-initiative/

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/rudd-center-launches-update-on-cereal-facts

National Food Policy Programs Improve Access to Healthy Foods

May 23, 2012 - Access to healthy food in underserved communities has improved significantly after changes in federal nutrition and food assistance programs, according to a study by the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. Published in the June, 2012, issue of the _[Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics][1]_, the study shows that the revisions in food packages for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) have increased the availability and variety of healthy foods in WIC-authorized and non-WIC convenience and grocery stores.

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/economics/InfluenceRevisedWic_JADA_6.12.pdf

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/national-food-policy-programs-improve-access-to-healthy-foods

New York City Proposes Ban on Large Sugary Drinks

June 1, 2012 - The New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently proposed a citywide ban on sweetened beverages over 16 ounces, according to the [New York Times][1]. Under the proposal New Yorkers would no longer be able to purchase large-sized sugary drinks from restaurants, movie theaters, and sports venues, among other establishments.

[1]: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/nyregion/bloomberg-plans-a-ban-on-large-sugared-drinks.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/new-york-city-proposes-ban-on-large-sugary-drinks

Medical Journal Examines Role of Food Industry in Health

July 3, 2012 - "The obesity crisis is made worse by the way industry formulates and markets its products and so must be regulated to prevent excesses and to protect the public good," according to Kelly Brownell, PhD, Rudd Center Director, in a commentary on the [food and beverage industry][1] for _PLoS Medicine_._
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_PLoS Medicine's_ three-week series on "Big Food" examines and stimulates discussion surrounding the activities of the food and beverage industry in regards to global health issues. The series adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to exploring the role in health of Big Food, which the journal defines as the multinational food and beverage industry with huge and concentrated market power.

[1]: http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pmed.1001254

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/medical-journal-examines-role-of-food-industry-in-health

Revising Sugar Labeling Requirements to Inform and Protect Consumers

May 17, 2012 - Citing evidence showing that consumers have little guidance to help them make informed choices about added sugar, Yale Rudd Center's Director of Legal Initiatives, Jennifer Pomeranz, argues that putting more information about sugar on food packages is necessary, achievable, and overdue, in an article published in First Look of the [_American Journal of Public Health_][1].

[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/law/SugarLabelingRegulation_AJPH_5.12.pdf

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/revising-sugar-labeling-requirements-to-inform-and-protect-consumers