NCQA accredits Jefferson Medical Care - South Philadelphia as Patient-Centered Medical Home

Jefferson Medical Care - South Philadelphia, a primary care practice, has received accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, showing its commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care that focuses on coordinated and long-term collaborative patient-physician partnerships.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121201/NCQA-accredits-Jefferson-Medical-Care-South-Philadelphia-as-Patient-Centered-Medical-Home.aspx

DFG to establish 11 Collaborative Research Centres in Jan 2013

​The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) will establish eleven Collaborative Research Centres (CRCs) as of 1 January 2013. This was decided by the responsible Grants Committee during its fall session in Bonn.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121130/DFG-to-establish-11-Collaborative-Research-Centres-in-Jan-2013.aspx

Asthma and nasal congestion common insomnia triggers

Insomnia is a common problem in patients with asthma, suggests research published in Allergy.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121130/Asthma-and-nasal-congestion-common-insomnia-triggers.aspx

Adolescent fatness may risk future end-stage renal disease

Being overweight or obese in adolescence increases a person's risk for end-stage renal disease in later life, report researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121130/Adolescent-fatness-may-risk-future-end-stage-renal-disease.aspx

Mild vibrations may provide some of the same benefits to obese people as exercise

If you're looking to get some of the benefits of exercise without doing the work, here's some good news. A new research report published online in The FASEB Journal shows that low-intensity vibrations led to improvements in the immune function of obese mice. (2012-11-30)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81360/Mild_vibrations_may_provide_some_of_the_same_benefits_to_obese_people_as_exercise.html

Obese children more vulnerable to food advertising

Rates of childhood obesity have tripled in the past 30 years, and food marketing has been implicated as one factor contributing to this trend. Every year, companies spend more than $10 billion in the US marketing their food and beverages to children; 98% of the food products advertised to children on television are high in fat, sugar, or sodium. Researchers have now used neuroimaging to study the effects of food logos on obese and healthy weight children.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/jXpl4pQngZM/121129232607.htm

Researchers study effects of food logos on obese and healthy weight children

Rates of childhood obesity have tripled in the past 30 years, and food marketing has been implicated as one factor contributing to this trend. Every year, companies spend more than $10 billion in the US marketing their food and beverages to children; 98% of the food products advertised to children on television are high in fat, sugar, or sodium. In a new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers used neuroimaging to study the effects of food logos on obese and healthy weight children.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121130/Researchers-study-effects-of-food-logos-on-obese-and-healthy-weight-children.aspx

Roundup: Conn. health care programs face $70M cut; Miss. abortion clinic again asks judge to block law that could force it to close

Connecticut's social services safety net and its public colleges and universities took the brunt Wednesday of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's first effort to whittle down a $363 million state budget deficit.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121130/Roundup-Conn-health-care-programs-face-2470M-cut3b-Miss-abortion-clinic-again-asks-judge-to-block-law-that-could-force-it-to-close.aspx

Low-intensity vibrations improve immune function of obese mice

If you're looking to get some of the benefits of exercise without doing the work, here's some good news. A new research report published online in The FASEB Journal shows that low-intensity vibrations led to improvements in the immune function of obese mice.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121130/Low-intensity-vibrations-improve-immune-function-of-obese-mice.aspx

Article highlights Asian-American children’s variable vulnerability to obesity

Asian-American children have been at low risk for being overweight or obese compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., but that may be changing. Yet as rates of overweight and obesity rise, the risk appears to vary depending on the Asian country of origin, according to an article in Childhood Obesity, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121130/Article-highlights-Asian-American-childrene28099s-variable-vulnerability-to-obesity.aspx

New Treatment Aids Weight Loss, Improves Diabetes in Monkeys

Title: New Treatment Aids Weight Loss, Improves Diabetes in Monkeys
Category: Health News
Created: 11/28/2012 2:36:00 PM
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URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=165453&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Mild vibrations may provide exercise-like benefits for obese

If you're looking to get some of the benefits of exercise without doing the work, here's some good news. A new research report shows that low-intensity vibrations led to improvements in the immune function of obese mice. If the same effect can be found in people, this could have clinical benefits for obese people suffering from a wide range of immune problems related to obesity.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/ZhYJX1lkbS8/121129130630.htm

Most of the harmful mutations in people arose in the past 5, 000 to 10, 000 years

A study dating the age of more than 1 million single-letter variations in the human DNA code reveals that most of these mutations are of recent origin, evolutionarily speaking. (2012-11-29)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81327/Most_of_the_harmful_mutations_in_people_arose_in_the_past_5000_to_10000_years.html

Risk score predicts childhood obesity in newborns

Researchers have developed a tool to assess a newborn baby's risk for child or adolescent obesity based on various demographic characteristics.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121129/Risk-score-predicts-childhood-obesity-in-newborns.aspx

Lobectomy for primary lung cancer takes longer in obese patients

Lobectomy for primary lung cancer takes longer when a patient is obese, not only increasing the resources required to achieve a good outcome, but also adding to national health care costs, according to a study published in the December 2012 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121129/Lobectomy-for-primary-lung-cancer-takes-longer-in-obese-patients.aspx

Childhood obesity risk can be predicted at birth

A simple formula can predict at birth a baby's likelihood of becoming obese in childhood, according to a study published today in the open access journal PLOS ONE.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121129/Childhood-obesity-risk-can-be-predicted-at-birth.aspx

CT depicts racial differences in coronary artery disease

While obesity is considered a cardiovascular risk factor, a new study shows that African-American patients with coronary artery disease have much less fat around their hearts compared to Caucasian patients.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/jj84ZXE0I3s/121128093802.htm

Risk of childhood obesity can be predicted at birth

A simple formula can predict at birth a baby's likelihood of becoming obese in childhood, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/3L_guxH0ow4/121128182739.htm

Men with belly fat at risk for osteoporosis

Visceral, or deep belly, obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/mdbmK24-NWw/121128093806.htm

CT depicts racial differences in coronary artery disease

While obesity is considered a cardiovascular risk factor, a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) showed that African-American patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) have much less fat around their hearts compared to Caucasian patients. (2012-11-28)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81276/CT_depicts_racial_differences_in_coronary_artery_disease.html

Men with belly fat at risk for osteoporosis

Visceral, or deep belly, obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). (2012-11-28)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81278/Men_with_belly_fat_at_risk_for_osteoporosis.html

Link between high fructose corn syrup intake and diabetes prevalence

A new study by University of Southern California (USC) and University of Oxford researchers indicates that large amounts of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) found in national food supplies across the world may be one explanation for the rising global epidemic of type 2 diabetes and resulting higher health care costs.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121128/Link-between-high-fructose-corn-syrup-intake-and-diabetes-prevalence.aspx

Abdominal and visceral fat detrimental to bone strength in obese men

Visceral, or deep belly, obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121128/Abdominal-and-visceral-fat-detrimental-to-bone-strength-in-obese-men.aspx

Decker School of Nursing to provide financial support for graduate students

The Decker School of Nursing has received a two-year, $757,000 traineeship grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide financial support for graduate students.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121128/Decker-School-of-Nursing-to-provide-financial-support-for-graduate-students.aspx

African-American patients with CAD have low thoracic fat volume than Caucasians

While obesity is considered a cardiovascular risk factor, a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) showed that African-American patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) have much less fat around their hearts compared to Caucasian patients.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121128/African-American-patients-with-CAD-have-low-thoracic-fat-volume-than-Caucasians.aspx

Gastric bypass surgery helps diabetes but doesn't cure it

After gastric bypass surgery, diabetes goes away for some people-often even before they lose much weight. (2012-11-27)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81211/Gastric_bypass_surgery_helps_diabetes_but_doesnt_cure_it.html

Impaired blood vessel function found in cystic fibrosis patients

The first evidence of blood vessel dysfunction has been found in a small cohort of generally healthy young people with cystic fibrosis, researchers report. (2012-11-27)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81190/Impaired_blood_vessel_function_found_in_cystic_fibrosis_patients.html

Young vascular systems adapt to obesity

Researchers have identified physiologic changes in the vascular systems of children that appear to be an adaptive response to obesity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121127/Young-vascular-systems-adapt-to-obesity.aspx

Rhythm raises additional $8 million to complete Series B financing

Rhythm announced today that the company has raised an additional $8 million to complete a $33 million Series B financing.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121127/Rhythm-raises-additional-248-million-to-complete-Series-B-financing.aspx

Buying mail-order medications may encourage patients to stick their treatments

Patients newly prescribed a cholesterol-lowering medication were more likely to pick it up from the pharmacy if they received automated phone and mail reminders, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine today.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121127/Buying-mail-order-medications-may-encourage-patients-to-stick-their-treatments.aspx

Diabetes can remit after gastric bypass surgery

After gastric bypass surgery, diabetes goes away for some people-often even before they lose much weight. So does that mean gastric surgery "cures" diabetes? Not necessarily, according to the largest community-based study of long-term diabetes outcomes after bariatric surgery.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121127/Diabetes-can-remit-after-gastric-bypass-surgery.aspx

Johns Hopkins receives $1.9M NIH grant to establish new center for sleep research

More than one-quarter of the adult population of the U.S. suffers from sleep disturbances known to contribute to life-threatening illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia as well as depression, chronic pain, and fatigue. Often such sleeplessness is a consequence of obesity, lifestyle, and work.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121127/Johns-Hopkins-receives-2419M-NIH-grant-to-establish-new-center-for-sleep-research.aspx

Study compares effects of weight loss induced by gastric bypass and banding on metabolic response

Obesity is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, both of which can be significantly improved by weight loss. Gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding are two bariatric surgery techniques that are frequently used to effect weight loss in obese patients, but it is unclear if the two procedures produce different outcomes.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121127/Study-compares-effects-of-weight-loss-induced-by-gastric-bypass-and-banding-on-metabolic-response.aspx

The hidden disorder: Unique treatment proposed for children's neurological disorder

An Indiana University study in the Journal of Child Neurology proposes an innovative treatment for developmental coordination disorder, a potentially debilitating neurological disorder in which the development of a child's fine or gross motor skills, or both, is impaired. (2012-11-26)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81170/The_hidden_disorder_Unique_treatment_proposed_for_childrens_neurological_disorder.html

Too much or too little activity bad for knees

Both very high and very low levels of physical activity can accelerate the degeneration of knee cartilage in middle-aged adults, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). (2012-11-26)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81166/Too_much_or_too_little_activity_bad_for_knees.html

First evidence of blood vessel dysfunction found in healthy young people with cystic fibrosis

The first evidence of blood vessel dysfunction has been found in a small cohort of generally healthy young people with cystic fibrosis, researchers report.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121126/First-evidence-of-blood-vessel-dysfunction-found-in-healthy-young-people-with-cystic-fibrosis.aspx

Weight loss and quality of sleep: an interview with Kerry Stewart

In our particular study we used a survey which consisted of 50 different questions which get at different aspects of sleep health. It was a patient self-report.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121126/Weight-loss-and-quality-of-sleep-an-interview-with-Kerry-Stewart.aspx

Both very high and low physical activity levels associated with knee cartilage degeneration

Both very high and very low levels of physical activity can accelerate the degeneration of knee cartilage in middle-aged adults, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121126/Both-very-high-and-low-physical-activity-levels-associated-with-knee-cartilage-degeneration.aspx

Kids with psoriasis likely to be obese or overweight

The largest international study of physician-treated children with psoriasis shows children with the skin disease are about twice as likely to be overweight or obese than children who don't have the disease. And US children with psoriasis have much higher odds than psoriatic children in other countries of being obese or overweight.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/n72Ita7X1-o/121119163335.htm

'Obese but happy gene' challenges the common perception of link between depression and obesity

Scientists have uncovered evidence that the gene FTO – the major genetic contributor to obesity – is associated with an eight per cent reduction in the risk of depression.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/TLkg7uRrH1w/121120084725.htm

Gastric bypass surgery: Follow up as directed to lose more

Gastric bypass patients who attended five follow-up office visits in two years as recommended by their surgeons lost nearly twice as much weight as patients who attended only two follow-up visits, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/r7CnhC7r_gQ/121120100434.htm

Children with psoriasis at increased risk for obesity

Children with psoriasis have a greater risk for being overweight or obese than those without the disorder, report researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121123/Children-with-psoriasis-at-increased-risk-for-obesity.aspx

NICE recommends Bispectral Index EEG-based monitor for measuring depth of anaesthesia

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized innovator in patient monitoring and respiratory care devices, today announced that the UK-based National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends the use of electroencephalography (EEG)-based monitors, specifically the Bispectral Index (BIS) monitor, as an option for measuring depth of anaesthesia.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121123/NICE-recommends-Bispectral-Index-EEG-based-monitor-for-measuring-depth-of-anaesthesia.aspx

Medgenics’ EPODURE Biopump technology for EPO delivery receives U.S. patent

Medgenics, Inc., the developer of BiopumpTM a novel technology for the sustained production and delivery of therapeutic proteins in patients using their own tissue, today announced a patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) protecting the use of Medgenics' EPODURE Biopump technology for delivery of erythropoietin (EPO).

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121122/Medgenicse28099-EPODURE-Biopump-technology-for-EPO-delivery-receives-US-patent.aspx

Habitual physical activity improves midlife women's health

Moving 6,000 or more steps a day-no matter how-adds up to a healthier life for midlife women. That level of physical activity decreases the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome (a diabetes precursor and a risk for cardiovascular disease), showed a study published online this month in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121122/Habitual-physical-activity-improves-midlife-womens-health.aspx

Obesity and oxidative stress: an interview with Dr Elizabeth New

Even though oxygen is essential for us to live, it can react with other compounds in the body to produce molecules called free radicals, which are highly reactive and damaging.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121122/Obesity-and-oxidative-stress-an-interview-with-Dr-Elizabeth-New.aspx

Human Food Project, University of Colorado Boulder launch American Gut

Ever wondered who is living in your gut, and what they're doing? The trillions of microbial partners in and on our bodies outnumber our own cells by as many as 10 to 1 and do all sorts of important jobs, from helping digest the food we eat this Thanksgiving to building up our immune systems.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121122/Human-Food-Project-University-of-Colorado-Boulder-launch-American-Gut.aspx

Five follow-up visits help gastric bypass patients achieve optimal weight loss

Gastric bypass patients who attended five follow-up office visits in two years as recommended by their surgeons lost nearly twice as much weight (113 lbs. vs. 57 lbs.) as patients who attended only two follow-up visits, according to a University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing study in Obesity Surgery.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121122/Five-follow-up-visits-help-gastric-bypass-patients-achieve-optimal-weight-loss.aspx

Collaborative guidebook helps improve health of Hispanic populations

A collaborative guidebook involving Kansas State University researchers is helping individuals, families and communities improve the health of Hispanic populations.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121122/Collaborative-guidebook-helps-improve-health-of-Hispanic-populations.aspx

Viewpoints: Protecting us from counterfeit medicines; Governors making excuses on insurance exchanges?; Simpson-Bowles and the health law

HHS has made it clear that after federally operated exchanges are up and running, states may eventually take over operations. This seems like wasted effort. States have the information they need to move on insurance exchanges. Governors who care about fiscal responsibility, strong state government and the basic welfare of their residents would do well to get with the program.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121121/Viewpoints-Protecting-us-from-counterfeit-medicines3b-Governors-making-excuses-on-insurance-exchanges3b-Simpson-Bowles-and-the-health-law.aspx

Inhaled nitric oxide improves outcomes in mice resuscitated with stored blood

Inhaled nitric oxide reduced the adverse effects of transfusing stored blood in mice, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/il1yYBRClts/121121092631.htm

Discovery offers new treatment for epilepsy

New drugs derived from components of a specific diet used by children with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy could offer a new treatment.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/DSXSxNu9Zbo/121120193340.htm

'Obese but happy gene' challenges the common perception of link between depression and obesity

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered new genetic evidence about why some people are happier than others. (2012-11-20)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81077/Obese_but_happy_gene_challenges_the_common_perception_of_link_between_depression_and_obesity.html

First study of eating disorders in teen ER patients suggests an opportunity to spot hidden problems

Could the emergency room be a good place to spot undiagnosed eating disorders among teens, and help steer them to treatment? A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that could be the case. (2012-11-20)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81030/First_study_of_eating_disorders_in_teen_ER_patients_suggests_an_opportunity_to_spot_hidden_problems.html

ER could be a good place to identify undiagnosed eating disorders among teens

Could the emergency room be a good place to spot undiagnosed eating disorders among teens, and help steer them to treatment? A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that could be the case.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121120/ER-could-be-a-good-place-to-identify-undiagnosed-eating-disorders-among-teens.aspx

Texas Biomed applies patent for new genetically-engineered vaccine strategy to prevent HIV

The Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio has applied for a patent for a genetically-engineered vaccine strategy to prevent HIV infection that targets the outer layers of body structures that are the first sites of contact with the virus.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121120/Texas-Biomed-applies-patent-for-new-genetically-engineered-vaccine-strategy-to-prevent-HIV.aspx

New genetic evidence about why some people are happier than others

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered new genetic evidence about why some people are happier than others.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121120/New-genetic-evidence-about-why-some-people-are-happier-than-others.aspx

International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals symposium to be held in Nevada

The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) announces its 2013 Symposium slated for March 21-24 at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Henderson, Nevada. The program is celebrating its 27th year with five keynote speakers as headliners addressing innovative approaches to eating disorder treatment as well as thirty-two workshop presenters and preconference training sessions.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121120/International-Association-of-Eating-Disorders-Professionals-symposium-to-be-held-in-Nevada.aspx

Exercise counters negative bone effects of sedentariness in girls

Participation in weight-bearing exercise such as running or football significantly counteracts the effects of sedentary behaviors in adolescent girls, say researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121119/Exercise-counters-negative-bone-effects-of-sedentariness-in-girls.aspx

Daycare has many benefits for children, but researchers find mysterious link with overweight

Young children who attend daycare on a regular basis are 50% more likely to be overweight compared to those who stayed at home with their parents, according to a study by researchers at the University of Montreal and the CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre. (2012-11-19)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81011/Daycare_has_many_benefits_for_children_but_researchers_find_mysterious_link_with_overweight.html

Teenagers urged to exercise to ward off bone disease

An international team, including an expert from the University of Exeter, has found evidence that adolescents who spend long periods engaged in certain sedentary activities are more likely to have low bone mineral content in parts of the body where it can be an indicator of the risk of developing osteoporosis. (2012-11-19)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80983/Teenagers_urged_to_exercise_to_ward_off_bone_disease.html

Dietary glucose affects the levels of a powerful oncogene in mice

In this study, researchers help establish the mechanisms of why a low carbohydrate diet slows tumor growth in mice. The findings do not mean that cancer patients should cut back on the sugar in their diets, but it does pose questions about the consequences of diet on increased activity of an oncogene that drives tumor growth.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/zfOTTTUa6uA/121115133152.htm

Daycare linked to being overweight

Young children who attend daycare on a regular basis are 50% more likely to be overweight compared to those who stayed at home with their parents, according to a new study

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/6Yg4daLBUf8/121117184620.htm

Researchers discover health similarities between humans and pigs

An international scientific collaboration that includes two Kansas State University researchers is bringing home the bacon when it comes to potential animal and human health advancements, thanks to successfully mapping the genome of the domestic pig.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121117/Researchers-discover-health-similarities-between-humans-and-pigs.aspx

Daycare associated with overweight among young children

Young children who attend daycare on a regular basis are 50% more likely to be overweight compared to those who stayed at home with their parents, according to a study by researchers at the University of Montreal and the CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121117/Daycare-associated-with-overweight-among-young-children.aspx

Researchers sequence swine genome, discover associations that may advance animal and human health

An international scientific collaboration that includes two Kansas State University researchers is bringing home the bacon when it comes to potential animal and human health advancements, thanks to successfully mapping the genome of the domestic pig. (2012-11-16)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80959/Researchers_sequence_swine_genome_discover_associations_that_may_advance_animal_and_human_health.html

MD Anderson creates new cancer-fighting grocery food list

Adults can avoid holiday weight gain by stocking up on the cancer-fighting foods listed in the new Holiday Food Grocery List, created by experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121116/MD-Anderson-creates-new-cancer-fighting-grocery-food-list.aspx

Physical performance capabilities across the lifespan

Physical performance capabilities, which decline across the lifespan, are strongly associated with daily levels of physical activity. The decrease in physical activity across the lifespan has consequences for health and well-being.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121116/Physical-performance-capabilities-across-the-lifespan.aspx

People with Prader-Willi Syndrome may have impaired autonomic nervous system

An Australian study reveals that people with the rare genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi Syndrome may have an impaired autonomic nervous system. This discovery opens up a new way of looking at the insatiable appetite experienced by all sufferers, as well as their very high risk of cardiovascular disease.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121116/People-with-Prader-Willi-Syndrome-may-have-impaired-autonomic-nervous-system.aspx

Viewpoints: Voters want Medicare protected in 'grand bargain; ' Increases in taxes can't cover the 'fiscal cliff'; Kids' health needs more attention

As the ranking member on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology, let me simply state the hard truth. To avoid the fiscal cliff and to get our budget deficit and the national debt under control, we need to do three things simultaneously: cut spending, increase revenue and have the courage to put everything on the table in a responsible, bipartisan manner.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121115/Viewpoints-Voters-want-Medicare-protected-in-grand-bargain3b-Increases-in-taxes-cant-cover-the-fiscal-cliff3b-Kids-health-needs-more-attention.aspx

Roundup: Disparity in states' fiscal health; Ark. Medicaid shortfall threatens care; Mich. Blue Cross pushes to become nonprofit

Factors such as growing unfunded pension liabilities and burgeoning fixed costs related to programs like Medicaid are weighing down weaker states, while stronger states are benefiting from improved business conditions and strong employment growth, he said. A closer look at some specific metrics shows this fiscal disparity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121115/Roundup-Disparity-in-states-fiscal-health3b-Ark-Medicaid-shortfall-threatens-care3b-Mich-Blue-Cross-pushes-to-become-nonprofit.aspx

EU approves Forxiga for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca today announced that the European Commission has approved Forxiga (dapagliflozin) tablets for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in the European Union. Forxiga is a selective and reversible inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) that works independently of insulin to help remove excess glucose from the body, a unique mode of action not seen in any other currently available treatments for type 2 diabetes.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121115/EU-approves-Forxiga-for-treatment-of-type-2-diabetes.aspx

Pig genes resemble human genes when associated with diabetes, obesity

Insights into the genetic code of pigs that reveal how the species evolved could improve the health of animals in future.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121115/Pig-genes-resemble-human-genes-when-associated-with-diabetes-obesity.aspx

Obesity and dental cavities are an epidemic in children living below poverty levels

Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers from the Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121115/Obesity-and-dental-cavities-are-an-epidemic-in-children-living-below-poverty-levels.aspx

Age at onset of first menstrual cycle associated with increased BMI, obesity in adulthood

Age at onset of menarche (first menstrual cycle) is associated with increased body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and overall obesity in adulthood, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121115/Age-at-onset-of-first-menstrual-cycle-associated-with-increased-BMI-obesity-in-adulthood.aspx

Timing of first menstual cycle may be predictor of cardiovascular disease risk in women

Age at onset of menarche (first menstrual cycle) is associated with increased body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and overall obesity in adulthood, according to a recent study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/lF4EPsTvvxM/121114083222.htm

Doubling down against diabetes

A collaboration between scientists in Munich, Germany and Bloomington, USA may have overcome one of the major challenges drug makers have struggled with for years: Delivering powerful nuclear hormones to specific tissues, while keeping them away from others. (2012-11-14)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80800/Doubling_down_against_diabetes.html

Timing of first menstrual cycle may be predictor of cardiovascular disease risk in women

Age at onset of menarche (first menstrual cycle) is associated with increased body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and overall obesity in adulthood, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). (2012-11-14)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80843/Timing_of_first_menstrual_cycle_may_be_predictor_of_cardiovascular_disease_risk_in_women.html

Research strengthens link between obesity and dental health in homeless children

Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers from the Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron. (2012-11-14)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80827/Research_strengthens_link_between_obesity_and_dental_health_in_homeless_children.html

Fast food menus still pack a lot of calories, Temple-led study finds

With increased scrutiny over the past decade by the mass media and several legislative efforts by local governments, you might think fast food has come a long way nutritionally. But has it really? (2012-11-14)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80823/Fast_food_menus_still_pack_a_lot_of_calories_Temple-led_study_finds.html

Vitamin D prevents clogged arteries in diabetics

People with diabetes often develop clogged arteries that cause heart disease, and new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that low vitamin D levels are to blame. (2012-11-14)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80825/Vitamin_D_prevents_clogged_arteries_in_diabetics.html

Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as homeless children age

Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers from the Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121114/Obesity-and-dental-cavities-increase-and-become-epidemic-as-homeless-children-age.aspx

Study analyzes menu offerings and nutrient information from major U.S. fast food restaurants

With grilled chicken, salads and oatmeal now on fast food menus, you might think fast food has become healthier. And indeed, there has been greater attention in the media and legislatively, paid to the healthfulness of fast food. But a close look at the industry has found that calorie counts have changed little, while the number of food items has doubled.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121114/Study-analyzes-menu-offerings-and-nutrient-information-from-major-US-fast-food-restaurants.aspx

Combination of hormones may effectively treat obesity with few side effects

Scientists at Indiana University and international collaborators have found a way to link two hormones into a single molecule, producing a more effective therapy with fewer side effects for potential use as treatment for obesity and related medical conditions.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121114/Combination-of-hormones-may-effectively-treat-obesity-with-few-side-effects.aspx

Diabetics with low vitamin D levels more likely to develop clogged arteries

People with diabetes often develop clogged arteries that cause heart disease, and new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that low vitamin D levels are to blame.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121114/Diabetics-with-low-vitamin-D-levels-more-likely-to-develop-clogged-arteries.aspx

Link between obesity and dental health in homeless children strengthened

Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/VC7HPD3OCYA/121113143652.htm

Pathway between maternal obesity and childhood asthma nonallergic

Maternal pre-pregnancy bodyweight is associated with the risk for children developing asthma and wheezing by the age of 7 years, Danish research shows.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121113/Pathway-between-maternal-obesity-and-childhood-asthma-nonallergic.aspx

Childhood obesity more likely to affect children in poorer neighborhoods

Children living in poorer neighborhoods are nearly 30 percent more likely to be obese than children in more affluent residences, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/n8h9GOIdb2k/121112135646.htm

Obesity epidemic threatens health of all social groups equally

It is often assumed that those on low incomes and with low levels of education are overly represented in the major increase in obesity of recent decades. (2012-11-13)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80760/Obesity_epidemic_threatens_health_of_all_social_groups_equally.html

Hormone combination effective and safe for treating obesity in mice

Scientists at Indiana University and international collaborators have found a way to link two hormones into a single molecule, producing a more effective therapy with fewer side effects for potential use as treatment for obesity and related medical conditions. (2012-11-13)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80798/Hormone_combination_effective_and_safe_for_treating_obesity_in_mice.html

Childhood obesity more likely to affect children in poorer neighborhoods

Children living in poorer neighborhoods are nearly 30 percent more likely to be obese than children in more affluent residences, according to a new study from Rice University. (2012-11-13)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80777/Childhood_obesity_more_likely_to_affect_children_in_poorer_neighborhoods.html

'Social environmental factors' affect rehospitalization risk in home healthcare patients

For elderly patients receiving home healthcare after a hospital stay, "social environmental factors"-particularly care provided by a family member or other informal caregiver-have a significant impact on the risk of repeated hospital admissions, reports a study in the October-December issue of Advances in Nursing Science. (2012-11-13)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80773/Social_environmental_factors_affect_rehospitalization_risk_in_home_healthcare_patients.html

Injury prevention – research and practice: an interview with Dr Dale Hanson

Every twenty seconds someone somewhere in Australia presents to an Emergency Department seeking treatment for an injury. Every minute someone is admitted to hospital. Every hour someone dies.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121113/Injury-prevention-e28093-research-and-practice-an-interview-with-Dr-Dale-Hanson.aspx

U.S. Med Students May Be Undereducated on Obesity

Title: U.S. Med Students May Be Undereducated on Obesity
Category: Health News
Created: 11/9/2012 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164962&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Don't Turn to Holiday Food as a Way to Deal With Stress: Expert

Title: Don't Turn to Holiday Food as a Way to Deal With Stress: Expert
Category: Health News
Created: 11/11/2012 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164977&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

No more diabetes: Not all bariatric surgeries are created equal when it comes to getting rid of diabetes and unwanted pounds

There are more than 72 million obese people in the United States, and tens of millions of them have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, an epidemic that continues to grow at a rapid pace. The good news is that certain types of bariatric surgery are proving to be effective options in eliminating diabetes and reducing weight. A recent study found that 36 percent of gastric bypass patients did not need diabetes medication two weeks after surgery and 67 percent were medication free after one year.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/GgQyvEpUrts/121112135233.htm

Obesity epidemic threatens health of all social groups equally, Swedish study finds

It is often assumed that those on low incomes and with low levels of education are overly represented in the major increase in obesity of recent decades. New research from Sweden shows that obesity is increasing across all social groups and that we need to look at factors other than socioeconomic status to understand and solve one of the major public health concerns of the Western world.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/PwWlAIs0Y4k/121112090424.htm

Exercise key to a longer life

Participating in leisure time exercise can extend a person's life expectancy by up to 4.5 years, suggest researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121112/Exercise-key-to-a-longer-life.aspx

Gout diagnosis possible for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Rheumatoid arthritis patients can develop gout, say researchers who believe changes in treatment and obesity may explain why the comorbidity is now occurring.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121112/Gout-diagnosis-possible-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-patients.aspx

Black patients with kidney cancer have poorer survival than whites

Among patients with the most common form of kidney cancer, whites consistently have a survival advantage over blacks, regardless of patient and tumor characteristics or surgical treatment. (2012-11-12)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80745/Black_patients_with_kidney_cancer_have_poorer_survival_than_whites.html

It's not just what you eat, but when you eat it

Fat cells store excess energy and signal these levels to the brain. In a new study this week in Nature Medicine, Georgios Paschos PhD, a research associate in the lab of Garret FitzGerald, MD, FRS director of the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, shows that deletion of the clock gene Arntl, also known as Bmal1, in fat cells, causes mice to become obese, with a shift in the timing of when this nocturnal species normally eats. (2012-11-12)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80721/Its_not_just_what_you_eat_but_when_you_eat_it.html

Kids need at least 7 minutes a day of 'vigorous' physical activity, but most aren't getting that

Children need a minimum of seven minutes a day of vigorous physical activity, demonstrates recently published findings by University of Alberta medical researchers and their colleagues across Canada. (2012-11-12)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80707/Kids_need_at_least_7_minutes_a_day_of_vigorous_physical_activity_but_most_arent_getting_that.html

Study overturns common assumption about knee replacements in morbidly obese individuals

After total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, patients who are morbidly obese have similar pain and function outcomes as patients who do not fall into this weight category, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. (2012-11-12)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80715/Study_overturns_common_assumption_about_knee_replacements_in_morbidly_obese_individuals.html

Rheumatoid arthritis patients can get gout too, Mayo Clinic Study finds

Refuting a belief long held by many physicians, a Mayo Clinic study found that rheumatoid arthritis patients also can get gout. (2012-11-12)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80714/Rheumatoid_arthritis_patients_can_get_gout_too_Mayo_Clinic_Study_finds.html

White kidney cancer patients have a survival advantage over blacks

Among patients with the most common form of kidney cancer, whites consistently have a survival advantage over blacks, regardless of patient and tumor characteristics or surgical treatment.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121112/White-kidney-cancer-patients-have-a-survival-advantage-over-blacks.aspx

Extra weight linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women

Being overweight is linked to a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, according to new research findings.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/jXkJb2kHOH0/121111153524.htm

Weekly soft drink consumption bubbles up knee osteoarthritis; especially in men

Sugary soft drink consumption contributes not only to weight gain, but also may play a role in the progression of knee osteoarthritis, especially in men, according to new research findings.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/_RhjuF8-SMs/121111153527.htm

New research: Limiting carbs to dinner-time increases satiety, reduces risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease

An experimental diet with carbohydrates eaten mostly at dinner could benefit people suffering from severe and morbid obesity, according to a new study by researchers in Israel.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/nx00v-pLk4o/121111153640.htm

Study overturns common assumption about knee replacements in morbidly obese individuals

After total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, patients who are morbidly obese have similar pain and function outcomes as patients who do not fall into this weight category, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/ZVuJW5Luseg/121111153612.htm

It's not just what you eat, but when you eat it: Link between fat cell and brain clock molecules shown

Fat cells store excess energy and signal these levels to the brain. Deletion of the clock gene Arntl, also known as Bmal1, in fat cells, causes mice to become obese, with a shift in the timing of when this nocturnal species normally eats. These findings shed light on the complex causes of obesity in humans.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/uI6k1DblJ3Y/121111152934.htm

A B C -- 1 2 3, but what is good for me?

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys revealed that over 21% of children 2 to 5 years old were considered overweight or obese. (2012-11-09)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80677/A_B_C_--_1_2_3_but_what_is_good_for_me.html

Parents talking to their teens about being overweight

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 28% of adolescents are overweight. (2012-11-09)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80666/Parents_talking_to_their_teens_about_being_overweight.html

Study highlights how parents can help children achieve healthy lifestyle habits

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 28% of adolescents are overweight. This means that about 1 in every 5 parents is thinking about how to discuss this with their child. Creating a healthful home environment, modeling healthful behaviors, and providing encouragement and support to adolescents for positive behavior changes may be more effective than communicating with adolescents about weight-related topics, according to a new study released in the November/December 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121109/Study-highlights-how-parents-can-help-children-achieve-healthy-lifestyle-habits.aspx

Viewpoints: Bowles urges 'deficit deal now; ' A doctor's take on health law; Preparing N.Y. hospitals for future storms

Going over the fiscal cliff would mean allowing a massive and immediate cut to nearly every major government agency and activity, including those vital to our national security or economic growth.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121109/Viewpoints-Bowles-urges-deficit-deal-now3b-A-doctors-take-on-health-law3b-Preparing-NY-hospitals-for-future-storms.aspx

Child care providers can be part of solution for childhood obesity

A new study highlights how child care providers can be part of the solution for childhood obesity.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/TNw4gZ4eg-o/121108181441.htm

Being overweight: How parents can help their teen children achieve a healthier lifestyle

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 28% of adolescents are overweight. This means that about 1 in every 5 parents is thinking about how to discuss this with their child. Creating a healthful home environment, modeling healthful behaviors, and providing encouragement and support to adolescents for positive behavior changes may be more effective than communicating with adolescents about weight-related topics, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/QhAtl2ZVnaA/121108131454.htm

Rethinking body mass index (BMI) for assessing cancer risk

A new study suggests that body mass index (BMI) -- the most commonly used weight-for-height formula for estimating fatness -- may not be the best measure for estimating disease risk, and particularly the risk of certain types of cancer.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/Apqv-J4DlVY/121108073637.htm

Rethinking body mass index for assessing cancer risk

A study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University suggests that body mass index (BMI)-the most commonly used weight-for-height formula for estimating fatness-may not be the best measure for estimating disease risk, and particularly the risk of certain types of cancer. (2012-11-08)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80645/Rethinking_body_mass_index_for_assessing_cancer_risk.html

Protein reveals diabetes risk many years in advance

When a patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the disease has usually already progressed over several years and damage to areas such as blood vessels and eyes has already taken place. (2012-11-08)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80611/Protein_reveals_diabetes_risk_many_years_in_advance_.html

Anti-fat bias may be equally prevalent in general public and medical community

Medical doctors are as biased against obesity as the general public is, according to a study published Nov. 7 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Janice Sabin from the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. (2012-11-08)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80595/Anti-fat_bias_may_be_equally_prevalent_in_general_public_and_medical_community.html

Higher dietary glycemic load linked to worse colon cancer survival

Researchers have identified a link between higher dietary glycemic load and total carbohydrate intake and increased risk of cancer recurrences or death among stage 3 colon cancer patients, a finding that suggests that diet and lifestyle modification can have a role in improving patient survival. (2012-11-08)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80590/Higher_dietary_glycemic_load_linked_to_worse_colon_cancer_survival.html

Low prevalence of type 2 diabetes among regular black tea drinkers

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is low in countries where consumption of black tea is high, suggests a mathematical analysis of data from 50 countries, published in the online journal BMJ Open. (2012-11-08)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80605/Low_prevalence_of_type_2_diabetes_among_regular_black_tea_drinkers.html

U-M to improve disease diagnosis through metabolic profiling

The University of Michigan Health System has earned a $9.1 million core grant from the National Institutes of Health to improve disease diagnosis through metabolic profiling.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121108/U-M-to-improve-disease-diagnosis-through-metabolic-profiling.aspx

BMI may not be best measure for estimation of cancer risk

A study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University suggests that body mass index (BMI)-the most commonly used weight-for-height formula for estimating fatness-may not be the best measure for estimating disease risk, and particularly the risk of certain types of cancer. The study was published today in the online edition of the American Journal of Epidemiology.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121108/BMI-may-not-be-best-measure-for-estimation-of-cancer-risk.aspx

FDA EMDAC votes unanimously in support of Signifor use for treatment of Cushing's disease

The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee (EMDAC) has voted unanimously in support of the use of Signifor (pasireotide) for the treatment of patients with Cushing's disease who require medical therapeutic intervention.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121107/FDA-EMDAC-votes-unanimously-in-support-of-Signifor-use-for-treatment-of-Cushings-disease.aspx

Anti-fat bias may be equally prevalent in general public and medical community

Medical doctors are as biased against obesity as the general public is, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/r-OQSAGDxMY/121107200036.htm

Starchy, high carbohydrate diet associated with recurrence of colon cancer

Colon cancer survivors whose diet is heavy in complex sugars and carbohydrate-rich foods are far more likely to have a recurrence of the disease than are patients who eat a better balance of foods, a new study by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers indicates.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/I1cI6RroNSI/121107161551.htm

Youth’s Preferred Interventions in Response to Weight-Based Victimization

November 7, 2012 - [Adolescents who are bullied because of their weight look for different types of support](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/bias/Youth_Preferred_Interventions_JYA_11.12.pdf) from parents, classmates, and school staff, according to a recent study by the Rudd Center. The study, which appears in the advance online publication of the _Journal of Youth & Adolescence__, _is the first of its kind to examine youth's preferences for interventions in response to weight-based teasing and bullying.

Researchers conducted an online survey of adolescents enrolled in national weight-loss camps. They found that when adolescents are bullied about their weight, they most often seek emotional support from their friends and peers, such as encouragement and inclusion in social activities. From parents and teachers, adolescents prefer bully-focused interventions, such as verbal warnings or punishment of bullies. Overall, adolescents who experienced more weight-based victimization expressed more desire for all forms of support interventions.

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/youths-preferred-interventions-in-response-to-weight-based-victimization

NIH study finds leisure-time physical activity extends life expectancy as much as 4.5 years

Leisure-time physical activity is associated with longer life expectancy, even at relatively low levels of activity and regardless of body weight, according to a study by a team of researchers led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. (2012-11-07)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80555/NIH_study_finds_leisure-time_physical_activity_extends_life_expectancy_as_much_as_45_years.html

Regular physical activity increases life expectancy even if overweight

People who do regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, live longer than those who don't do any leisure time exercise, even when overweight, reports a study by international researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine. (2012-11-07)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80553/Regular_physical_activity_increases_life_expectancy_even_if_overweight.html

Virtual Reality Could Help People Lose Weight, Fight Prejudice, Says MU Researcher

Internet-based interactive games and social media outlets have become intertwined with the physical realities of millions of people around the world. (2012-11-07)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80584/Virtual_Reality_Could_Help_People_Lose_Weight_Fight_Prejudice_Says_MU_Researcher.html

Texas Biomed develops rapid, less expensive route to screen suitable tests for bioterror threats

Texas Biomedical Research Institute scientists in San Antonio have developed a faster, less expensive route to screen suitable tests for bioterror threats and accelerate the application of countermeasures.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121107/Texas-Biomed-develops-rapid-less-expensive-route-to-screen-suitable-tests-for-bioterror-threats.aspx

Excessive turnover of placental cells may trigger unnatural increase in blood pressure

Excessive turnover of cells in the placenta may trigger an unnatural increase in blood pressure that puts mother and baby at risk, researchers say.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121107/Excessive-turnover-of-placental-cells-may-trigger-unnatural-increase-in-blood-pressure.aspx

Link between SFRP4 protein and risk of type 2 diabetes

When a patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the disease has usually already progressed over several years and damage to areas such as blood vessels and eyes has already taken place. To find a test that indicates who is at risk at an early stage would be valuable, as it would enable preventive treatment to be put in place.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121107/Link-between-SFRP4-protein-and-risk-of-type-2-diabetes.aspx

Heart disease risk factors widespread among Hispanic/Latino adults in the U.S.

Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS-SOL) - which will be presented at the American Heart Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles on Nov. 5 and published in the Nov. 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) - finds heart disease risk factors are widespread among Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121107/Heart-disease-risk-factors-widespread-among-HispanicLatino-adults-in-the-US.aspx

Weight loss can help improve quality of sleep among obese people

Weight loss, whether it's from dietary changes alone or from diet combined with exercise, can help improve the quality of sleep among people who are overweight or obese, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121107/Weight-loss-can-help-improve-quality-of-sleep-among-obese-people.aspx

Online presence can positively affect physical health and well-being

Internet-based interactive games and social media outlets have become intertwined with the physical realities of millions of people around the world. When an individual strongly identifies with the cyber representation of themselves, known as an avatar, the electronic doppelganger can influence that person's health and appearance, according to a University of Missouri researcher's study.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121107/Online-presence-can-positively-affect-physical-health-and-well-being.aspx

Measuring blood levels of hs-CRP could help identify men at increased risk for death from cancer

Measuring blood levels of high-sensitive C-reactive protein, an important marker of inflammation, in apparently cancer-free men could potentially help identify those at increased risk for death from cancer, in particular lung cancer, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121107/Measuring-blood-levels-of-hs-CRP-could-help-identify-men-at-increased-risk-for-death-from-cancer.aspx

Mothers' Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to Kids' Heart Health

Title: Mothers' Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to Kids' Heart Health
Category: Health News
Created: 10/29/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/29/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164453&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Stress Linked to Greater Weight Gain in Black Girls, Study Finds

Title: Stress Linked to Greater Weight Gain in Black Girls, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 9/25/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/26/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=163339&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Sugary Drinks and Weight Gain Linked

Title: Sugary Drinks and Weight Gain Linked
Category: Health News
Created: 9/22/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/24/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=163251&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise as Weight-Loss Aid, Study Says

Title: Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise as Weight-Loss Aid, Study Says
Category: Health News
Created: 10/15/2012 8:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164002&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Short Bursts of Intense Exercise Can Fight Weight Gain: Study

Title: Short Bursts of Intense Exercise Can Fight Weight Gain: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 10/25/2012 8:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/26/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164372&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Health Tip: Enlist a Dietician

Title: Health Tip: Enlist a Dietician
Category: Health News
Created: 11/2/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164652&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Group Programs for Weight Loss May Work Best

Title: Group Programs for Weight Loss May Work Best
Category: Health News
Created: 10/9/2012 2:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/10/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=163773&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Junk Food Hurts Your Arteries, But Healthy Meal Might Help

Title: Junk Food Hurts Your Arteries, But Healthy Meal Might Help
Category: Health News
Created: 10/31/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164576&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Weight Watchers Gets Thumbs Up in Study

Title: Weight Watchers Gets Thumbs Up in Study
Category: Health News
Created: 10/9/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=163735&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Health Tip: Talking to Your Doctor About Weight

Title: Health Tip: Talking to Your Doctor About Weight
Category: Health News
Created: 11/6/2012 8:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164757&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Diet/Exercise Combo Best, 'Biggest Loser' Study Says

Title: Diet/Exercise Combo Best, 'Biggest Loser' Study Says
Category: Health News
Created: 10/19/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/22/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=164184&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Leisure-time physical activity extends life expectancy as much as 4.5 years

Leisure-time physical activity is associated with longer life expectancy, even at relatively low levels of activity and regardless of body weight, according to a new study. The study found that people who engaged in leisure-time physical activity had life expectancy gains of as much as 4.5 years.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/fTtEPxZfNks/121106191907.htm

Losing weight from either a low-carb or low-fat diet lowers body inflammation

When overweight or obese people lose weight, whether through a low-carb or low-fat diet, they can have a significant reduction in inflammation throughout their body, as measured by three common markers for inflammation.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/ftLqivRgBZs/121105140038.htm

Losing weight, especially in the belly, improves sleep quality

Weight loss, whether it's from dietary changes alone or from diet combined with exercise, can help improve the quality of sleep among people who are overweight or obese, according to a new study

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/0qiJhuJccho/121106125450.htm

Assessing the risk of heart attack and stroke among Hispanics

A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicated that many Hispanic/Latino adults living in the United States are at high risk for heart attack or stroke. (2012-11-06)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80530/Assessing_the_risk_of_heart_attack_and_stroke_among_Hispanics.html

Eating at fast-food, full-service restaurants associated with increased calorie intake

Eating meals and other foods from fast-food and full-service restaurants appears to be associated with increased caloric intake for children and adolescents, as well as a higher intake of sugar, total fat, saturated fat and sodium. (2012-11-06)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80490/Eating_at_fast-food_full-service_restaurants_associated_with_increased_calorie_intake.html

Overweight patients hospitalized with pneumonia more apt to survive

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta studied the records of nearly 1000 patients who were admitted to hospital with pneumonia and noted those who were obese were more apt to survive compared to those who were of normal weight. (2012-11-06)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80527/Overweight_patients_hospitalized_with_pneumonia_more_apt_to_survive.html

US Hispanics at high risk for cardiovascular disease

Hispanics and Latinos living in the U.S. are highly likely to have several major cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and smoking. (2012-11-06)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80500/US_Hispanics_at_high_risk_for_cardiovascular_disease.html

2 NIH studies show power of epidemiology research; Underscore need to address health disparities

Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS-SOL) - which will be presented at the American Heart Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles on Nov. 5 and published in the Nov. 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) - finds heart disease risk factors are widespread among Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States. (2012-11-06)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80543/2_NIH_studies_show_power_of_epidemiology_research_Underscore_need_to_address_health_disparities.html

Kids consume more soda and calories when eating out

Children and adolescents consume more calories and soda and have poorer nutrient-intake on days they eat at either fast-food or full-service restaurants, as compared to days they eat meals at -- or from -- home. (2012-11-06)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80499/Kids_consume_more_soda_and_calories_when_eating_out.html

University of Alberta medical research supports the 'obesity paradox'

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta studied the records of nearly 1000 patients who were admitted to hospital with pneumonia and noted those who were obese were more apt to survive compared to those who were of normal weight.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121106/University-of-Alberta-medical-research-supports-the-obesity-paradox.aspx

Latinos, Hispanics in the U.S. more likely to develop major cardiovascular diseases

Hispanics and Latinos living in the U.S. are highly likely to have several major cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and smoking, according to a new, large-scale study. Risks vary among the diverse Hispanic/Latino groups, but individuals who were born in the U.S. are more likely to have multiple risk factors.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121106/Latinos-Hispanics-in-the-US-more-likely-to-develop-major-cardiovascular-diseases.aspx

Study: Many Hispanic/Latino adults in the U.S. are at high risk for heart attack or stroke

A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicated that many Hispanic/Latino adults living in the United States are at high risk for heart attack or stroke. This risk is highest in men and in older people, born in the US or that have lived in the US more than 10 years, that prefer to speak English, are lower income, or never finished high school.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121105/Study-Many-HispanicLatino-adults-in-the-US-are-at-high-risk-for-heart-attack-or-stroke.aspx

Kids consume more soda and calories when eating out

Children and adolescents consume more calories and soda and have poorer nutrient-intake on days they eat at either fast-food or full-service restaurants, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/wrYiuoAZC68/121105161201.htm

Smoke-free laws lead to fewer heart attacks

A recent decline in the incidence of myocardial infarction in Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, could be due to the implementation of smoke-free laws, researchers suggest.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121105/Smoke-free-laws-lead-to-fewer-heart-attacks.aspx

Overweight patients hospitalized with pneumonia more apt to survive

Medical researchers studied the records of nearly 1000 patients who were admitted to hospital with pneumonia and noted those who were obese were more apt to survive compared to those who were of normal weight.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/tHXHfluUlDk/121105140413.htm

When considering bariatric surgery think about bones

Bariatric surgery, which significantly curtails the amount of food a person can eat, is the most effective treatment against obesity and is being recognized as a potentially valuable tool in the fight against diabetes related to obesity. (2012-11-05)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80461/When_considering_bariatric_surgery_think_about_bones.html

Sleep experts advise people to reset sleep habits when they reset clocks

On Sunday morning, the clocks will fall back to mark the official end of daylight savings time. Northwestern Medicine sleep experts warn that the one hour time shift can be disruptive to sleep patterns, but that it also offers an excellent opportunity to evaluate and improve sleep patterns.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121103/Sleep-experts-advise-people-to-reset-sleep-habits-when-they-reset-clocks.aspx

Some types of bariatric surgery may cause bone loss, say endocrinologists

Bariatric surgery, which significantly curtails the amount of food a person can eat, is the most effective treatment against obesity and is being recognized as a potentially valuable tool in the fight against diabetes related to obesity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121103/Some-types-of-bariatric-surgery-may-cause-bone-loss-say-endocrinologists.aspx

Malaysia hopes to solve nutrition transition problem

With health problems like obesity and diabetes on the rise due to changing diets in emerging economies, Malaysia is forging new linkages between domestic and international scientists and institutions in hopes of mitigating the problem.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121103/Malaysia-hopes-to-solve-nutrition-transition-problem.aspx

Health Tip: Enlist a Dietician

Title: Health Tip: Enlist a Dietician
Category: Health News
Created: 11/2/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&ampa=164652&ampk=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

When considering bariatric surgery, think about bones

Bariatric surgery, which significantly curtails the amount of food a person can eat, is the most effective treatment against obesity and is being recognized as a potentially valuable tool in the fight against diabetes related to obesity. It is being performed on increasing numbers of people worldwide, including teenagers. Unfortunately, some types of bariatric surgery may also cause bone loss, a cause for concern, particularly when carried out on young people who have not yet reached their peak bone mass, say endocrinologists who have just published a new review.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/e03I4wgxAfE/121102115342.htm

Gen X overtaking baby boomers on obesity

New research from the University of Adelaide shows that Australia's Generation X is already on the path to becoming more obese than their baby boomer predecessors. (2012-11-02)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80415/_Gen_X_overtaking_baby_boomers_on_obesity.html

Sleep problems cost billions

Insomnia and sleep apnoea are turning us into major health service consumers, causing us to be less productive at work, and may even lead to serious accidents. (2012-11-02)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80418/Sleep_problems_cost_billions.html

Australia's Generation X on the path to become more obese than baby boomers

New research from the University of Adelaide shows that Australia's Generation X is already on the path to becoming more obese than their baby boomer predecessors.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121102/Australias-Generation-X-on-the-path-to-become-more-obese-than-baby-boomers.aspx

Lecture to examine how eating habits are influenced by physiology and psychology

The coming crisis for society caused by millions of people who are seriously overweight will be discussed at a University of Greenwich public lecture on 28 November.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121102/Lecture-to-examine-how-eating-habits-are-influenced-by-physiology-and-psychology.aspx

TransTech Pharma to complete TTP054 Phase 2 trial on type 2 diabetes

TransTech Pharma, Inc., announced today that recruitment of patients for its recently initiated, multi-center Phase 2 clinical trial of TTP054 in type 2 diabetics, is exceeding expectations with initial top line results available in early 2013. The 90-day proof of concept study is being conducted in type 2 diabetics not well controlled with approved oral anti-diabetic agents.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121102/TransTech-Pharma-to-complete-TTP054-Phase-2-trial-on-type-2-diabetes.aspx

Junk Food Hurts Your Arteries, But Healthy Meal Might Help

Title: Junk Food Hurts Your Arteries, But Healthy Meal Might Help
Category: Health News
Created: 10/31/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&ampa=164576&ampk=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Insomnia and sleep apnoea turn us into major health service consumers

Insomnia and sleep apnoea are turning us into major health service consumers, causing us to be less productive at work, and may even lead to serious accidents.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121102/Insomnia-and-sleep-apnoea-turn-us-into-major-health-service-consumers.aspx

Medical schools fall short on teaching students about obesity, study finds

It's no secret that obesity is a major problem in America. More than one-third of adults and one-sixth of children are obese and it is one of the leading causes of preventable death. The costs associated with obesity are estimated at $99 million annually, comparable to the economic toll of cigarette smoking. Despite all this, few U.S. medical schools are providing adequate, effective training on how to address weight issues in obese patients, according to researchers.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/7WS3RCHPMpU/121031151542.htm

Implant-based breast reconstruction has disadvantages

Implant-based breast reconstruction, particularly immediate reconstruction, is associated with a higher failure rate than a free flap technique in obese people, suggest researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121101/Implant-based-breast-reconstruction-has-disadvantages.aspx

Obese dogs at risk of health condition experienced by humans

Veterinary scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that, like humans, obese dogs can experience metabolic syndrome, a condition that describes multiple health issues that occur in the body at the same time. (2012-11-01)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80361/Obese_dogs_at_risk_of_health_condition_experienced_by_humans.html

Medical schools fall short on teaching students about obesity

It's no secret that obesity is a major problem in America. More than one-third of adults and one-sixth of children are obese and it is one of the leading causes of preventable death. (2012-11-01)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/80394/Medical_schools_fall_short_on_teaching_students_about_obesity.html

Obese dogs at risk of health condition experienced by humans

Veterinary scientists have found that, like humans, obese dogs can experience metabolic syndrome, a condition that describes multiple health issues that occur in the body at the same time.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/1nYAWiFDlZw/121031111419.htm

Gen X overtaking baby boomers on obesity

New research from Australia shows that Generation X is already on the path to becoming more obese than their baby boomer predecessors.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/YrKWQg5Asqk/121101100118.htm

Study finds link between severe sepsis and chronic diseases

It's a major cause of death, yet few of us have ever heard of it. Sepsis occurs when a patient's immune system overreacts to an infection, triggering a potentially fatal, system-wide inflammation. Severe sepsis strikes about 750,000 Americans each year, most of them older and often ill, with as many as half of these patients dying as septic shock shuts down their organs. Furthermore, patients in many Southern states are about twice as likely to develop sepsis for reasons unknown.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121101/Study-finds-link-between-severe-sepsis-and-chronic-diseases.aspx

Ischemic stroke: an interview with Dr Gregory Ford

A stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain which deprives the brain of oxygen and nutrients. Approximately two millions brain cells die each minute during a stroke. This can lead to brain damage, physical and mental disability and death.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121101/Ischemic-stroke-an-interview-with-Dr-Gregory-Ford.aspx