Patients with diabetes at no increased risk of complications after total knee replacement

Patients with diabetes who undergo total knee replacement surgery do not have increased risk of surgical complications compared to those patients without diabetes, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130228/Patients-with-diabetes-at-no-increased-risk-of-complications-after-total-knee-replacement.aspx

Viewpoints: Michelle Obama makes a business case for healthy food; Orszag weighs reforms to Medical malpractice

For years, America's childhood obesity crisis was viewed as an insurmountable problem, one that was too complicated and too entrenched to ever really solve. According to the conventional wisdom, healthy food simply didn't sell-;the demand wasn't there and higher profits were found elsewhere-;so it just wasn't worth the investment. But thanks to businesses across the country, today we are proving the conventional wisdom wrong.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130228/Viewpoints-Michelle-Obama-makes-a-business-case-for-healthy-food3b-Orszag-weighs-reforms-to-Medical-malpractice.aspx

U-M to study how exercise, other therapies might work differently in lean and obese individuals

Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology have received a $1 million grant to study how exercise and other therapies might work differently in lean and obese individuals.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130228/U-M-to-study-how-exercise-other-therapies-might-work-differently-in-lean-and-obese-individuals.aspx

Grape seed and skin extract: A weapon in the fight against kidney disease caused by high-fat diets

New insight into grape seed extract as a therapeutic and preventative measure to fight obesity-induced kidney damage is presented in a new study. Grape seed and skin extract (GSSE) is known to contain powerful antioxidants. This study is the first to make a link between GSSEs and high-fat-diet-induced renal disease.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/K8zzRWojHwU/130228124640.htm

Reading, writing, arithmetic, and aerobics: Evaluating the new 'R' in academic performance

Although the long-term consequences of childhood obesity are well documented, some school districts have reduced physical education classes to devote more time to the three Rs in education -- reading, writing, and arithmetic. However, there is new evidence that leaving out an important fourth R -- aerobics -- could actually be counterproductive for increasing test scores. A new study studied the associations between aerobic fitness, body mass index, and passing scores on standardized math and reading tests.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/dPFv4-du__8/130228080547.htm

Counting the cost of bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery for obese patients is not cost-saving relative to medical care, shows a 6-year follow-up study in JAMA Surgery.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130228/Counting-the-cost-of-bariatric-surgery.aspx

GLP-1 pancreatitis concerns justified

Study results have raised further concerns over a link between pancreatitis and the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based therapies for patients with Type 2 diabetes.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130228/GLP-1-pancreatitis-concerns-justified.aspx

First signs of heart disease seen in newborns of overweight/obese mums

The walls of the body's major artery -- the aorta -- are already thickened in babies born to mums who are overweight or obese, finds a small study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/GkM_JWcLplA/130227225646.htm

Lunchroom makeover improves children’s diet

Making fruits and vegetables more attractive in high school cafeterias and lunchrooms can help increase their consumption among students, say researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130228/Lunchroom-makeover-improves-childrene28099s-diet.aspx

Reading, writing, arithmetic, and aerobics -- Evaluating the new 'R' in academic performance

Although the long-term consequences of childhood obesity are well documented, some school districts have reduced physical education classes to devote more time to the 3 Rs in education-reading, writing, and arithmetic. (2013-02-28)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83782/Reading_writing_arithmetic_and_aerobics_--_Evaluating_the_new_R_in_academic_performance.html

After the human genome project: The human microbiome project

Earth Day may be more than a month away, but another, more personal, ecosystem has been shown to also be worth protecting-within our bodies are communities of microbes that affect the behavior of human cells hosting them. (2013-02-28)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83791/After_the_human_genome_project_The_human_microbiome_project.html

Eating junk food while pregnant may make your child a junk food addict

A healthy diet during pregnancy is critical to the future health of your children. New research suggests that pregnant mothers who consume junk food cause developmental changes of the opioid signaling pathway in the brains of their unborn children. Consequently, these children are less sensitive to opioids released upon consumption of foods high in fat and sugar, and need to eat more to achieve a "feel good" response.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/S6mErJcaknI/130228103443.htm

Lack of Sleep May Lead to Junk-Food Bingeing

Title: Lack of Sleep May Lead to Junk-Food Bingeing
Category: Health News
Created: 2/26/2013 2:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=168113&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Quantity of sugar in food supply linked to diabetes rates, researcher says

Does eating too much sugar cause diabetes? For years, scientists have said "not exactly." Eating too much of any food, including sugar, can cause you to gain weight; it's the resulting obesity that predisposes people to diabetes, according to the prevailing theory.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/nkFyrPM96yk/130227183452.htm

Newborn screening improves detection of lethal form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in girls as well as boys

Contrary to current belief, routine newborn screening improves the detection of the lethal form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in girls as well as boys, saving lives in both sexes, according to a unique study of CAH during the last 100 years published Online First in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130227/Newborn-screening-improves-detection-of-lethal-form-of-congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia-(CAH)-in-girls-as-well-as-boys.aspx

Canadian adult obesity at historic high

Obesity rates across Canada are reaching alarming levels and continue to climb, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/6niA9ND0tds/130227151256.htm

Smoking prevention and cessation campaigns: an interview with Dr DePinho, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Dr Mohar, National Cancer Institute of Mexico

There are more than 94 million former and current smokers in the United States, and more than 21 million in Mexico, according to the 2009 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) Fact Sheet.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130227/Smoking-prevention-and-cessation-campaigns-an-interview-with-Dr-DePinho-University-of-Texas-MD-Anderson-Cancer-Center-and-Dr-Mohar-National-Cancer-Institute-of-Mexico.aspx

Researchers to discuss health issues at Society of Toxicology's Annual Meeting and ToxExpo

Researchers will meet at the Society of Toxicology's Annual Meeting and ToxExpo March 10-16 to discuss a number of health concerns that have received growing public attention over the past several months.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130227/Researchers-to-discuss-health-issues-at-Society-of-Toxicologys-Annual-Meeting-and-ToxExpo.aspx

Study shows slow-growing babies reach normal weights by early teens

New parents are pleased when their baby gains weight as expected, but if the rate of weight gain is slow parents can become worried and concerned about their child's future size.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130227/Study-shows-slow-growing-babies-reach-normal-weights-by-early-teens.aspx

Heart-healthy habits at young age can help prevent future cardiovascular disease

Adults are not the only ones who should focus on good heart health. One University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) primary care physician said starting heart-healthy habits at a young age can help build a future free from cardiovascular disease.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130227/Heart-healthy-habits-at-young-age-can-help-prevent-future-cardiovascular-disease.aspx

Lecture to discuss importance of children physical education programmes

The importance of properly designed physical education programmes is the subject of a lecture on 27 March. The talk, Impact of growth and maturation on motor skill acquisition and development, will be delivered by Dr Fernando Naclerio, a specialist in sports nutrition at the university's Faculty of Engineering & Science.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130227/Lecture-to-discuss-importance-of-children-physical-education-programmes.aspx

Bariatric surgery restores pancreatic function by targeting belly fat

Researchers have found that gastric bypass surgery reverses diabetes by uniquely restoring pancreatic function in moderately obese patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/z7E_ND3lS8w/130226081236.htm

Libertarian paternalism and school lunches: Guiding healthier behavior while preserving choices

New US Department of Agriculture regulations have altered what foods schools offer for lunch, but schools cannot require students to eat specific foods. Researchers have now implemented an intervention using the behavioral science principle known as "libertarian paternalism" which led junior-senior high school students to eat more fruits and vegetables by making these foods more convenient, attractive, and normative.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/knTmh8ZT8Xo/130226172506.htm

Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart

Title: Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 2/25/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=168074&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Mediterranean diet helps cut risk of heart attack, stroke: Results of PREDIMED study presented

Results of a major study aimed at assessing the efficacy of the Mediterranean diet in the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases show that such a diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or tree nuts reduces by 30 percent the risk of suffering a cardiovascular death, a myocardial infarction or a stroke.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/G4xkheGPH-Y/130225181536.htm

Screening of children with LUT dysfunction needs refining

Physicians should include screening for psychosocial comorbidities and obesity when evaluating children with lower urinary tract dysfunction, say researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130225/Screening-of-children-with-LUT-dysfunction-needs-refining.aspx

Community health team improves diabetes control in Polynesian community

A team of community health workers has been able to improve control of Type 2 diabetes in a group of individuals from American Samoa – a medically underserved territory with a high prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and other cardiovascular risk factors, report researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130225/Community-health-team-improves-diabetes-control-in-Polynesian-community.aspx

Reprogramming cells to fight diabetes

For years researchers have been searching for a way to treat diabetics by reactivating their insulin-producing beta cells, with limited success. (2013-02-25)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83660/Reprogramming_cells_to_fight_diabetes.html

Most babies slow to grow catch up by early teens

New parents are pleased when their baby gains weight as expected, but if the rate of weight gain is slow parents can become worried and concerned about their child's future size. (2013-02-25)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83688/Most_babies_slow_to_grow_catch_up_by_early_teens.html

Food Banks Addressing Obesity with Nutrition-Related Policies

February 25, 2013 - [Food banks are altering their nutrition-related policies and practices](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/communities/FoodBanksNutritionInitiatives_JAND_3.13.pdf) to address concerns about the rise in obesity and diet-related diseases among individuals struggling to afford food, according to a study by the Rudd Center. The study, published in the _Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics_, examines these strategies and identifies the challenges and opportunities related to their implementation.

"For those who struggle to put food on the table it is not just about too few calories, it is also about not having access to healthy foods and adequate nutrition," said Marlene Schwartz, senior author and Deputy Director of the Rudd Center. "In response, leading food banks across the country have adapted to strategically promote healthier foods and beverages."

Researchers interviewed administrators from twenty food banks throughout country about their current nutrition policies and practices, and the barriers to change they have faced. All of the food banks that participated in the analysis were part of the Feeding America Network, a non-profit organization that consists of a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks.

The majority of food bank personnel reported that their organization's staff, board members, and community partners saw obesity and chronic disease as an issue that needed to be addressed by food banks. As a result, many food banks described efforts to provide more fresh produce to their communities.

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/food-banks-addressing-obesity-with-nutrition-related-policies

Bayshore Community Hospital's Center for Bariatrics receives ASMBS designation

Bayshore Community Hospital is proud to announce that its Center for Bariatrics has earned the prestigious "Center of Excellence" designation by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130224/Bayshore-Community-Hospitals-Center-for-Bariatrics-receives-ASMBS-designation.aspx

Smarter lunchrooms make lunch choices child's play

In January 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture passed a series of regulations designed to make school lunches more nutritious, which included requiring schools to increase whole grain offerings and making students select either a fruit or vegetable with their purchased lunch. (2013-02-22)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83640/Smarter_lunchrooms_make_lunch_choices_childs_play.html

Team Danmark, Global Health Partner enter exclusive collaboration agreement

Through its subsidiary Gildhøj Privathospital, Global Health Partner is entering into an exclusive collaboration agreement with Team Danmark to provide Denmark's leading elite athletes with sports medicine and sports surgery.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130222/Team-Danmark-Global-Health-Partner-enter-exclusive-collaboration-agreement.aspx

Small, inexpensive changes to school cafeterias influence choice and consumption of healthier foods

In January 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture passed a series of regulations designed to make school lunches more nutritious, which included requiring schools to increase whole grain offerings and making students select either a fruit or vegetable with their purchased lunch. However, children cannot be forced to eat these healthier lunches.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130222/Small-inexpensive-changes-to-school-cafeterias-influence-choice-and-consumption-of-healthier-foods.aspx

GLP-1 may increase risk of hospitalization for people with acute pancreatitis

People who take the newest class of diabetes drugs to control blood sugar are twice as likely as those on other forms of sugar-control medication to be hospitalized with pancreatitis, Johns Hopkins researchers report.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130222/GLP-1-may-increase-risk-of-hospitalization-for-people-with-acute-pancreatitis.aspx

Study finds bariatric surgery does not reduce long-term medical costs

Research disputes widely-held beliefs that the weight-loss operations cut the need for treatments and medicine after patients shed pounds.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130222/Study-finds-bariatric-surgery-does-not-reduce-long-term-medical-costs.aspx

Disruption in the body's circadian rhythm can increase risk of diabetes, heart disease

Disruption in the body's circadian rhythm can lead not only to obesity, but can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130222/Disruption-in-the-bodys-circadian-rhythm-can-increase-risk-of-diabetes-heart-disease.aspx

EASL unveils new publication - The burden of liver disease in Europe

Major progress has been made in the past 30 years in the knowledge and management of liver disease, yet approximately 29 million Europeans still suffer from a chronic liver condition. The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) today unveiled its new publication The burden of liver disease in Europe: a review of available epidemiological data.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130222/EASL-unveils-new-publication-The-burden-of-liver-disease-in-Europe.aspx

Viewpoints: Holtz-Eakin and Roy offer prescription to fix health law; Iowa lawmakers opposed to Medicaid expansion should give up their coverage

Over nearly a century, progressives have pressed for a national, single-payer healthcare system. When it comes to health reform, what have conservatives stood for? For far too long, conservatives have failed to coalesce around a long-term vision of what a free-market healthcare system should look like. ... Obamacare is the logical byproduct of this conservative policy neglect.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130222/Viewpoints-Holtz-Eakin-and-Roy-offer-prescription-to-fix-health-law3b-Iowa-lawmakers-opposed-to-Medicaid-expansion-should-give-up-their-coverage.aspx

Weight-Loss Surgery Won't Cut Obesity-Related Medical Costs: Study

Title: Weight-Loss Surgery Won't Cut Obesity-Related Medical Costs: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 2/20/2013 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/21/2013 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=167967&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Weekend reading: Why a trip to the ER costs more than a college semester; Searching for the 'stomach share; ' Lessons for the U.S. from Rwanda

Routine Care, Unforgettable Bills .... Sean was allowed to see the doctor only after he advanced MD Anderson $7,500 from his credit card. ... The total cost, in advance, for Sean to get his treatment plan and initial doses of chemotherapy was $83,900.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130221/Weekend-reading-Why-a-trip-to-the-ER-costs-more-than-a-college-semester3b-Searching-for-the-stomach-share3b-Lessons-for-the-US-from-Rwanda.aspx

Disruption of circadian clock linked to obesity, diabetes and heart attacks

Disruption in the body's circadian rhythm can lead not only to obesity, but can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. That is the conclusion of the first study to show definitively that insulin activity is controlled by the body's circadian biological clock.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/efOEczQx1Dw/130221091829.htm

Early life stress may take early toll on heart function

Early life stress like that experienced by ill newborns appears to take an early toll of the heart, affecting its ability to relax and refill with oxygen-rich blood, researchers report. (2013-02-21)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83604/Early_life_stress_may_take_early_toll_on_heart_function.html

EASL publishes first comprehensive literature review on the burden of liver disease in Europe

Major progress has been made in the past 30 years in the knowledge and management of liver disease, yet approximately 29 million Europeans still suffer from a chronic liver condition. (2013-02-21)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83600/EASL_publishes_first_comprehensive_literature_review_on_the_burden_of_liver_disease_in_Europe.html

Cereal Companies Leverage Digital Marketing to Target Children with Sugary Products

February 21, 2013 - [Cereal companies, the third biggest food marketer to children, are using sophisticated online marketing techniques to target children with unhealthy products ](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/advertising/CearealMarketingDigital_JHC_2.13.pdf)and get them to engage with brands in ways not possible through television advertising, found a study by the Berkeley Media Studies Group and the Rudd Center published in the Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives.

Researchers identified 17 branded cereal websites (containing a total of 452 unique web pages) between October 2008 and March 2009 that targeted children. Most of these sites marketed cereals high in sugar and low in nutrients and the less nutritious the cereal, the more likely it was to be marketed to children.

At a time when childhood obesity and related health problems are high, and youth engagement with online media is growing--nearly 10 percent of those in the U.S. who are active on the internet are between ages 2 and 11--these findings have significant implications for public health.

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/cereal-companies-leverage-digital-marketing-to-target-children-with-sugary-products

Talking about being old is important indicator of body dissatisfaction

Similar to talking about being fat, talking about being old is an important an indicator of body dissatisfaction, shows new research. Body dissatisfaction is known to be correlated with, and predictive of, physical and mental health problems including binge eating, emotional eating, stress, low self-esteem, depression, and use of unhealthy weight control behaviors. High levels of talking about weight and being fat, 'fat talk', is known to be a good indicator of body dissatisfaction.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/jA8geG-Q5Nc/130220203711.htm

Rising epidemic of obesity in the Asia Pacific region

Over eating, sedentary lifestyles, cultural attitudes, and lack of prevention programmes are to blame for the rising epidemic of obesity in the Asia Pacific region. Overweight and obesity has quadrupled in China and societies still label people of healthy weight as poor.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130221/Rising-epidemic-of-obesity-in-the-Asia-Pacific-region.aspx

Bariatric surgery does not lower overall health care costs linked with obesity

Bariatric surgery is a well-documented treatment for obesity that leads to considerable weight loss and health improvement, but is the surgery successful in the long run in reducing costs associated with medical care for obesity? A team of researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and School of Medicine recently undertook a multi-year analysis of health insurance claims data to examine this question and found that although the procedure's success rate is well documented, it does not have a similar impact on health care costs.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130221/Bariatric-surgery-does-not-lower-overall-health-care-costs-linked-with-obesity.aspx

Being overweight or obese reduces health-related quality of life in boys

Being overweight or obese significantly reduces health-related quality of life in boys, but not girls, when compared to normal weight peers, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130220/Being-overweight-or-obese-reduces-health-related-quality-of-life-in-boys.aspx

Employees shed pounds in worksite-based weight loss intervention with behavioral counseling

Workplace-based programs that include dietary advice coupled with behavioral counseling appear to be a promising approach for men and women with significant weight loss goals, based on the results of a pilot study. Employees enrolled in the intervention arm of a randomized controlled trial lost on average, 18 pounds over a six-month period compared to a two pound weight gain in a control group.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/y1rB2zYITlA/130220163557.htm

Is there a link between childhood obesity and ADHD, learning disabilities?

A University of Illinois study has established a possible link between high-fat diets and such childhood brain-based conditions as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and memory-dependent learning disabilities. (2013-02-20)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83520/Is_there_a_link_between_childhood_obesity_and_ADHD_learning_disabilities.html

A diet of resistant starch helps the body resist colorectal cancer

As the name suggests, you can't digest resistant starch so it ends up in the bowel in pretty much the same form it entered your mouth. (2013-02-20)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83532/A_diet_of_resistant_starch_helps_the_body_resist_colorectal_cancer.html

High glycemic index foods and dairy products linked to acne

A new study has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between diet and acne, particularly from high glycemic load diets and dairy products, and that medical nutrition therapy can play an important role in acne treatment.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/FJdjIPKauJ4/130220084809.htm

Heart OMics in AGEing project receives European Commission grant

The HOMAGE (Heart OMics in AGEing) project, coordinated by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), has been awarded a grant by the European Commission for a 6 year period.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130220/Heart-OMics-in-AGEing-project-receives-European-Commission-grant.aspx

Resistant starch kills pre-cancerous cells and reduces inflammation

As the name suggests, you can't digest resistant starch so it ends up in the bowel in pretty much the same form it entered your mouth. As unlovely as that seems, once in the bowel this resistant starch does some important things, including decreasing bowel pH and transit time, and increasing the production of short-chain fatty acids. These effects promote the growth of good bugs while keeping bad bugs at bay.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130220/Resistant-starch-kills-pre-cancerous-cells-and-reduces-inflammation.aspx

Researchers analyze more than 60 brands of cheese available in supermarkets for pollutants

Researchers at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) have analysed more than 60 brands of cheese commonly available in supermarkets. The concentration of organochloride contaminants in the majority of the samples was lower than levels set by European legislation, but in a few cases it was higher.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130220/Researchers-analyze-more-than-60-brands-of-cheese-available-in-supermarkets-for-pollutants.aspx

SanMedica’s SeroVital-hgh could revolutionize both anti-aging and weight-loss industries

While the Obesity Society's prestigious 30th Annual Scientific Meeting is the venue for some of the most cutting-edge obesity research in the world, at this year's conference the main highlight wasn't weight loss, but was instead — believe it or not — anti-aging. Research presented by a group of highly renowned scientists revealed an oral compound that experts are predicting could completely revolutionize both the anti-aging and weight-loss industries.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130220/SanMedicae28099s-SeroVital-hgh-could-revolutionize-both-anti-aging-and-weight-loss-industries.aspx

Study establishes possible link between high-fat diets and ADHD, learning disabilities

A University of Illinois study has established a possible link between high-fat diets and such childhood brain-based conditions as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and memory-dependent learning disabilities.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130219/Study-establishes-possible-link-between-high-fat-diets-and-ADHD-learning-disabilities.aspx

Is there a link between childhood obesity and ADHD, learning disabilities?

A new study has established a possible link between high-fat diets and such childhood brain-based conditions as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and memory-dependent learning disabilities.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/TAqpEXvazH0/130219121021.htm

Diet of resistant starch helps the body resist colorectal cancer

New research shows that resistant starch helps the body resist colorectal cancer through mechanisms including killing pre-cancerous cells and reducing inflammation that can otherwise promote cancer.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/cc04rk0encI/130219140716.htm

Cholesterol metabolism regulated by bacteria in the small intestine

Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, show that cholesterol metabolism is regulated by bacteria in the small intestine. These findings may be important for the development of new drugs for cardiovascular disease.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130219/Cholesterol-metabolism-regulated-by-bacteria-in-the-small-intestine.aspx

New advances in the molecular study of diabetes

A new study describes for the first time the pharmacological action of thiazolidinediones (TZDs) -- anti-diabetic drugs -- directly on the pancreas, the organ which produces insulin.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/8dSaP-9zqz8/130218092503.htm

Rudd Center Video Gallery Offers Positive Footage of Obese People

February 18, 2013 - The Rudd Center has launched a free [Video Gallery](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/videogallery) to aid members of broadcast media in the creation and delivery of fair, unbiased video coverage of obesity and weight-related topics on television, video, and online.

With more than one-third of U.S. adults obese, the media is an influential source of information about obesity and shapes the public's attitudes. Several decades of research show that obese people are highly stigmatized in the United States and suffer from inequalities in employment, education, and health care as a result of weight discrimination.

Additional research shows that the media is an especially pervasive source of stigmatization of obese persons. A 2011 [Rudd Center study](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/bias/ObesityStigmaOnlineNews_JHC_5.11.pdf) of popular news websites found that 65 percent of video footage accompanying online news stories about obesity stigmatized overweight and obese adults, and 77 percent of news videos addressing childhood obesity portrayed overweight and obese youth in a stigmatizing manner.

The Rudd Center's new [Video Gallery](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/videogallery) provides more than 80 b-roll clips (supplemental footage) for use by content creators in the news media to help ensure that stigmatizing and pejorative portrayals of overweight and obese persons are avoided in broadcast media. The clips include footage of obese persons walking in parks, gardening, shopping for produce at the supermarket, and in professional employment settings.

"We are pleased to now offer professional, high quality video footage that portrays obese individuals in non-stereotypical ways, and does not contribute to the depersonalization and stigmatization of overweight and obese persons," said Rebecca Puhl, PhD, Rudd Center Director of Research and Weight Stigma Initiatives. "We encourage members of the media to accurately cover obesity-related topics and to avoid stigmatizing persons affected by obesity."

The Rudd Center offers other free resources to help reduce weight stigma, including an updated [Image Gallery](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/imagegallery) with a current collection of almost 450 professional photographs that portray obese adults and youth in non-stigmatizing ways.

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/rudd-center-video-gallery-offers-positive-footage-of-obese-people

Roles of diet, energy expenditures in rising obesity rates to be presented at AAAS meeting

William Leonard has conducted extensive research on the diets and ways of prehistoric populations. A paper on his research will be presented Friday, Feb. 15, at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130218/Roles-of-diet-energy-expenditures-in-rising-obesity-rates-to-be-presented-at-AAAS-meeting.aspx

Study describes pharmacological action of TZDs directly on pancreas

A scientific study published on the journal Diabetes, edited by the American Diabetes Association, describes for the first time the pharmacological action of thiazolidinediones (TZDs) —anti-diabetic drugs— directly on pancreas, the organ which produces insulin.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130218/Study-describes-pharmacological-action-of-TZDs-directly-on-pancreas.aspx

Lack of iron regulating protein contributes to high blood pressure of the lungs

A protein known to regulate iron levels in the body has an unexpectedly important role in preventing a form of high blood pressure that affects the lungs, and in stabilizing the concentration of red cells in blood, according to a study in mice.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/fFp2oFXIYx4/130217165414.htm

Even limited physical activity is linked to lower rates of depression in bariatric surgery patients

For adults undergoing bariatric surgery, just one hour of moderate-intensity physical activity a week -- or eight minutes a day -- was associated with 92 percent lower odds of treatment for depression or anxiety, according to new research.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/p38rDwHViMI/130214103826.htm

Gut microbes can affect severity of kidney disease brought on by melamine poisoning

Microbes present in the gut can affect the severity of kidney disease brought on by melamine poisoning, according to an international study led by Professor Wei Jia at the University of North Carolina in collaboration with the research group of Professor Jeremy Nicholson at Imperial College London.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130216/Gut-microbes-can-affect-severity-of-kidney-disease-brought-on-by-melamine-poisoning.aspx

More people meeting recommended goals in three key markers of diabetes control

More people are meeting recommended goals in the three key markers of diabetes control, according to a study conducted and funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130216/More-people-meeting-recommended-goals-in-three-key-markers-of-diabetes-control.aspx

Central College to study effects of triclosan on heart rate

How often does a heart beat? For a zebrafish, it depends on the water it's swimming in. Ellen Du Pre, professor of biology at Central College, is working with four students, as well as biology colleague Nicole Palenske, to study the effects of triclosan on heart rate. The tiny fish, which can be as small as an eyelash when newly hatched, is transparent, and the students can easily count the heart beats under a microscope.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130216/Central-College-to-study-effects-of-triclosan-on-heart-rate.aspx

Physical activity linked to lower rates of depression in bariatric surgery patients

Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have depressive symptoms and to have recently received medication or counseling for depression or anxiety than their less active counterparts, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. (2013-02-15)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83491/Physical_activity_linked_to_lower_rates_of_depression_in_bariatric_surgery_patients.html

Gut microbes could determine the severity of melamine-induced kidney disease

Microbes present in the gut can affect the severity of kidney disease brought on by melamine poisoning, according to an international study led by Professor Wei Jia at the University of North Carolina in collaboration with the research group of Professor Jeremy Nicholson at Imperial College London. (2013-02-15)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83489/Gut_microbes_could_determine_the_severity_of_melamine-induced_kidney_disease.html

Research finds promising approaches to prevent Latino childhood obesity

Guided grocery store trips, menu labeling at restaurants, community gardens, and video-game-based exercise programs are among several promising, culturally appropriate ways to prevent obesity among Latino children. (2013-02-15)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83513/Research_finds_promising_approaches_to_prevent_Latino_childhood_obesity.html

Obesity Coverage in Black Newspapers is Mostly Negative, MU Study Finds

Obesity rates have increased dramatically in the last few decades. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, while African Americans are only 13 percent of the total population, 82 percent of black women are overweight or obese compared to nearly 60 percent of white women, and more than 70 percent of black males are classified as overweight or obese. (2013-02-15)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83498/Obesity_Coverage_in_Black_Newspapers_is_Mostly_Negative_MU_Study_Finds.html

Sleep disorder linked to reduced life quality in asthma patients

Quality of life is significantly decreased in adult patients with asthma who are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, results from a Korean study show.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130215/Sleep-disorder-linked-to-reduced-life-quality-in-asthma-patients.aspx

Negative obesity stories could discourage men in African-American community from taking action

Obesity rates have increased dramatically in the last few decades. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, African Americans make up more than 60 percent of the overweight and obese population, while only 13 percent of the total population.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130215/Negative-obesity-stories-could-discourage-men-in-African-American-community-from-taking-action.aspx

U.S. Marshals seize tainted dietary supplements from Globe All Wellness

U.S. Marshals, acting on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, today seized tainted dietary supplements from Globe All Wellness, LLC (Globe All), in Hollywood, Fla. The products may be unsafe because they contain an undisclosed active pharmaceutical ingredient.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130215/US-Marshals-seize-tainted-dietary-supplements-from-Globe-All-Wellness.aspx

People with resilient personality profile more likely to have greater energy levels

People with a more resilient personality profile are more likely to have greater energy levels. That's one of the conclusions from a four-year research project led by Antonio Terracciano, associate professor of geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine. His findings are outlined in "Personality, Metabolic Rate and Aerobic Capacity," published in PLOS ONE, a peer-reviewed, open access journal.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130215/People-with-resilient-personality-profile-more-likely-to-have-greater-energy-levels.aspx

Effective approaches to prevent and control obesity among Latino children

Guided grocery store trips, menu labeling at restaurants, community gardens, and video-game-based exercise programs are among several promising, culturally appropriate ways to prevent obesity among Latino children, according to a new collection of studies from Salud America! The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Research Network to Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children published in a supplement to the March issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130215/Effective-approaches-to-prevent-and-control-obesity-among-Latino-children.aspx

Physical activity may reduce risk of depression in patients undergoing bariatric surgery

Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have depressive symptoms and to have recently received medication or counseling for depression or anxiety than their less active counterparts, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130215/Physical-activity-may-reduce-risk-of-depression-in-patients-undergoing-bariatric-surgery.aspx

Viewpoints: FDA needs more power to regulate compounding pharmacies; Time to revamp military benefits, including health

Traditionally, the licensing and control of pharmacies has been left to the states, but their performance has been uneven. The federal role has been thrown into question in recent years by lawsuits. ... compounding pharmacies are not generally required to inform the FDA that they are in business nor to register with the FDA or disclose what products they are making.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130215/Viewpoints-FDA-needs-more-power-to-regulate-compounding-pharmacies3b-Time-to-revamp-military-benefits-including-health.aspx

Outdoor Fast-Food Ads Linked to Obesity, Study Suggests

Title: Outdoor Fast-Food Ads Linked to Obesity, Study Suggests
Category: Health News
Created: 2/13/2013 2:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=167803&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Long noncoding RNAs control development of fat cells

Whitehead Institute researchers have identified a previously unrecognized layer of genetic regulation that is necessary for the generation of undesirable white fat cells. (2013-02-14)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83447/Long_noncoding_RNAs_control_development_of_fat_cells.html

Rewiring the serotonin system

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the University of Houston has found a new way to influence the vital serotonin signaling system - possibly leading to more effective medications with fewer side effects. (2013-02-14)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83466/Rewiring_the_serotonin_system.html

Probiotic-derived treatment offers new hope for premature babies

"Good" bacteria that live in our intestines have been linked with a variety of health benefits, from fighting disease to preventing obesity. (2013-02-14)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83462/Probiotic-derived_treatment_offers_new_hope_for_premature_babies.html

Study shows importance of lncRNAs for regulation of adipogeneis

Whitehead Institute researchers have identified a previously unrecognized layer of genetic regulation that is necessary for the generation of undesirable white fat cells. When this regulation is disrupted, white fat cells are unable to accumulate lipid droplets or mature from their precursors.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130214/Study-shows-importance-of-lncRNAs-for-regulation-of-adipogeneis.aspx

Probiotics shows promise in reducing both incidence and severity of necrotizing enterocolitis

"Good" bacteria that live in our intestines have been linked with a variety of health benefits, from fighting disease to preventing obesity. In a new study, Kriston Ganguli of Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and Harvard Medical School and her colleagues have discovered another advantage to these friendly microscopic tenants: Chemicals secreted by good bacteria that typically live in the intestines of babies could reduce the frequency and severity of a common and often-lethal disease of premature infants.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130214/Probiotics-shows-promise-in-reducing-both-incidence-and-severity-of-necrotizing-enterocolitis.aspx

Researchers identify new way to influence the vital serotonin signaling system

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the University of Houston has found a new way to influence the vital serotonin signaling system - possibly leading to more effective medications with fewer side effects.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130214/Researchers-identify-new-way-to-influence-the-vital-serotonin-signaling-system.aspx

Study identifies and discusses key factors that lead to obesity in pregnant women

A much neglected part of the obesity epidemic is that it has resulted in more overweight/obese women before and during pregnancy. Their offspring also tend to have higher birth weights and more body fat, and carry an increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases later in life. However, the nutritional factors and mechanisms involved pre and during pregnancy that may influence child obesity remain uncertain.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130214/Study-identifies-and-discusses-key-factors-that-lead-to-obesity-in-pregnant-women.aspx

Viewpoints: Obama prescription for Medicare is 'modest; ' GOP doubts entitlement plan is serious

Somewhat more substantively, he called for a larger deficit-reduction deal built around loophole-closing tax reform and what he called "modest" reforms to Medicare and entitlements. In an apparent effort to rally Democrats to this cause, he called on "those of us who care deeply about programs like Medicare" to "embrace" reform.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130214/Viewpoints-Obama-prescription-for-Medicare-is-modest3b-GOP-doubts-entitlement-plan-is-serious.aspx

Long noncoding RNAs control development of fat cells

Researchers report that 10 long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a vital role in the regulation of white fat cells. When each of these lncRNAs is individually knocked down, fat precursor cells fail to mature into white fat cells and have significantly reduced lipid droplets compared with white fat cells with unmodified lncRNA function.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/MB-1R2y3aZg/130213131847.htm

Ziziphora may be effective in treatment of gastric cancer

A recent publication in the journal Food and Agricultural Immunology investigating the effects of aloe vera, ginger, saffron and ziziphora extracts as herbal remedies for gastric cancer suggests that the latter may be effective in the treatment of the fourth most common form of the disease.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130213/Ziziphora-may-be-effective-in-treatment-of-gastric-cancer.aspx

Excess weight gain, obesity during pregnancy may increase risk of macrosomia

Epidemiologists at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have found that pre-pregnancy obesity and excess weight gain during pregnancy in African-American women are associated with an increased risk of giving birth to an abnormally large baby.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130213/Excess-weight-gain-obesity-during-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-macrosomia.aspx

Viewpoints: Entitlement spending 'hurts the young; ' State uncertainty on Medicaid; Dr. Carson's remedy for health care

Federal spending is the most obvious example. The federal government is a machine that takes money from future earners and spends it on health care for retirees. Entitlement spending hurts the young in two ways. It squeezes government investment programs that boost future growth. Second, the young will have to pay the money back. To cover current obligations, according to the International Monetary Fund, young people will have to pay 35 percent more taxes and receive 35 percent fewer benefits.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130213/Viewpoints-Entitlement-spending-hurts-the-young3b-State-uncertainty-on-Medicaid3b-Dr-Carsons-remedy-for-health-care.aspx

GSK, Vanderbilt partner to develop and commercialize new therapies for severe obesity

Vanderbilt University announced today that it has signed a collaboration agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies for severe obesity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130213/GSK-Vanderbilt-partner-to-develop-and-commercialize-new-therapies-for-severe-obesity.aspx

State roundup: Calif. doc supply strains under health law

The compelling facts and figures he provided the Senate Finance Committee gave feuding Democrats and Republicans the confidence to unite behind an expedited but cautious roadmap toward a federally prescribed expansion of Medicaid in Virginia.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130212/State-roundup-Calif-doc-supply-strains-under-health-law.aspx

Strokes associated with surgery can be devastating

Strokes that occur during or shortly after surgery can be devastating, resulting in longer hospital stays and increased risks of death or long-term disability. (2013-02-12)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83379/Strokes_associated_with_surgery_can_be_devastating.html

Large study shows substance abuse rates higher in teenagers with ADHD

A new study published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry revealed a significantly higher prevalence of substance abuse and cigarette use by adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) histories than in those without ADHD. (2013-02-12)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83341/Large_study_shows_substance_abuse_rates_higher_in_teenagers_with_ADHD.html

Obesity, excess weight gain during pregnancy linked to heavier babies in African-American women

Epidemiologists at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have found that pre-pregnancy obesity and excess weight gain during pregnancy in African-American women are associated with an increased risk of giving birth to an abnormally large baby. (2013-02-12)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83361/Obesity_excess_weight_gain_during_pregnancy_linked_to_heavier_babies_in_African-American_women.html

Substance abuse and cigarette use more prevalent among adolescents with ADHD histories

A new study published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry revealed a significantly higher prevalence of substance abuse and cigarette use by adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) histories than in those without ADHD.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130212/Substance-abuse-and-cigarette-use-more-prevalent-among-adolescents-with-ADHD-histories.aspx

Strokes that occur during or shortly after surgery can be devastating

Strokes that occur during or shortly after surgery can be devastating, resulting in longer hospital stays and increased risks of death or long-term disability.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130212/Strokes-that-occur-during-or-shortly-after-surgery-can-be-devastating.aspx

Florida Hospital, Sanford-Burnham and Takeda renew research agreement

Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) and Florida Hospital announced today that they have renewed a research agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) to extend their collaboration to discover and evaluate new therapeutic approaches to obesity. The collaboration uses a research and drug-development model that creates an early feedback loop in the discovery pipeline.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130212/Florida-Hospital-Sanford-Burnham-and-Takeda-renew-research-agreement.aspx

Study shows effects of maternal obesity on fetuses

In a study to be presented on February 15 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, California, researchers from Tufts Medical Center will present findings showing the effects of maternal obesity on a fetus, specifically in the development of the brain.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130211/Study-shows-effects-of-maternal-obesity-on-fetuses.aspx

Short but frequent exercise best for beating weight gain

Results from a small exploratory study suggest that short bouts of intermittent exercise may stimulate fat metabolism more effectively than longer continuous exercise sessions.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130211/Short-but-frequent-exercise-best-for-beating-weight-gain.aspx

Abnormal brain development in fetuses of obese women

Researchers have found that fetuses of obese women had differences in gene expression as early as the second trimester, compared to fetuses of women who were a healthy weight.. Of particular note were patterns of gene expression suggestive of abnormal brain development in fetuses of obese women.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/CG42pa5GtgA/130211102256.htm

Old drug may point the way to new treatments for diabetes and obesity

Researchers at the University of Michigan's Life Sciences Institute have found that amlexanox, an off-patent drug currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and other uses, also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice. (2013-02-11)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83331/Old_drug_may_point_the_way_to_new_treatments_for_diabetes_and_obesity.html

Villain stomach bug may have a sweet side

A stomach bacterium believed to cause health problems such as gastritis, ulcers, and gastric cancer may play a dual role by balancing the stomach's ecosystem and controlling body weight and glucose tolerance, according to immunologists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute of Virginia Tech. (2013-02-11)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83328/Villain_stomach_bug_may_have_a_sweet_side.html

Physicians' belief about obesity causes impacts advice and care

How physicians view the causes of obesity may impact the advice they give their patients. The findings are from a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who compared the relationship between primary care physicians' beliefs about the causes of obesity with the frequency of nutritional counseling. (2013-02-11)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83306/Physicians_belief_about_obesity_causes_impacts_advice_and_care.html

New insight on relationship between parents, preschoolers and obesity

While sugary drinks, lack of exercise and genetics contribute to a growing number of overweight American children, new research from Washington State University reveals how a mom's eating habits and behavior at the dinner table can influence her preschooler's obesity risk. (2013-02-11)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83308/New_insight_on_relationship_between_parents_preschoolers_and_obesity.html

Caloric restriction, exercise help prevent weight gain, other complications in obese women

Exercise, lifestyle changes can prevent excessive weight gain in obese pregnant women, help avoid preterm delivery, hypertension, gestational diabetes.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/qI6-ivO0HbQ/130211102300.htm

Babies born to immigrant women in Ontario bigger than those born in their mothers' native countries

Women who immigrate to Ontario have babies who are bigger than those born in their native countries, new research has shown. (2013-02-11)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83313/Babies_born_to_immigrant_women_in_Ontario_bigger_than_those_born_in_their_mothers_native_countries_.html

Obesity research expert receives Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

ParticipACTION, the national voice of physical activity and sport participation in Canada, and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute are pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Tremblay has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada. Medals are awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves from others through their achievements and sustained contribution to their field.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130211/Obesity-research-expert-receives-Queen-Elizabeth-II-Diamond-Jubilee-Medal.aspx

Majority of Americans not aware of detrimental effects of obesity

A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research suggests that few Americans realize the many ways obesity can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, some types of cancer, arthritis, sleep apnea and other less common conditions.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130211/Majority-of-Americans-not-aware-of-detrimental-effects-of-obesity.aspx

Amlexanox also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice

Researchers at the University of Michigan's Life Sciences Institute have found that amlexanox, an off-patent drug currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and other uses, also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130211/Amlexanox-also-reverses-obesity-diabetes-and-fatty-liver-in-mice.aspx

Virginia Tech researchers reveal how 'bad' gut bacteria may help control diabetes

​A stomach bacterium believed to cause health problems such as gastritis, ulcers, and gastric cancer may play a dual role by balancing the stomach's ecosystem and controlling body weight and glucose tolerance, according to immunologists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute of Virginia Tech.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130210/Virginia-Tech-researchers-reveal-how-bad-gut-bacteria-may-help-control-diabetes.aspx

Physicians' belief about obesity causes impacts advice and care

A new study indicates that physicians who believed overconsumption of food to be a major contributor to obesity were significantly more likely to counsel their patients to modify nutritional habits.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/ss52pJtBuAY/130208110039.htm

Old drug may point the way to new treatments for diabetes and obesity

Researchers have found that amlexanox, an off-patent drug currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and other uses, also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/B9hZmGf5ZUs/130210143250.htm

Roundup: Assisted suicide legalization urged; Abortion bill tensions in Wash., Ore.; Budget squeezes in Ga., Conn.

A push for the legalization of physician-assisted suicide is under way in a half-dozen states where proponents say they see strong support for allowing doctors to prescribe mentally competent, dying individuals with the medications needed to end their own lives. ... Groups such as Compassion & Choices, a national end-of-life advocacy organization, have been working to advance the cause.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130210/Roundup-Assisted-suicide-legalization-urged3b-Abortion-bill-tensions-in-Wash-Ore3b-Budget-squeezes-in-Ga-Conn.aspx

Viewpoints: Brewer's stance on Medicaid expansion may signal important shift in GOP; A shrinking government--except for health care

Jan Brewer, Arizona's feisty Republican governor, is better known for wagging her finger at President Obama than for linking arms with him. That's why Brewer's recent announcement that her state intends to join the expansion of Medicaid central to Obama's health care law may represent an important shift. If even Brewer, who has battled repeatedly with Obama, finds the case for expansion compelling, other Republican governors now resisting may also reconsider.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130210/Viewpoints-Brewers-stance-on-Medicaid-expansion-may-signal-important-shift-in-GOP3b-A-shrinking-government-except-for-health-care.aspx

Obesity leads to vitamin D deficiency, study suggests

Obesity can lead to a lack of vitamin D circulating in the body, a new study suggests. Efforts to tackle obesity should thus also help to reduce levels of vitamin D deficiency in the population, says the lead investigator of the study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/chdJiJcSa3g/130205173724.htm

LPA genetic variant increases risk of heart valve calcification

Researchers have found a genetic variant that doubles the likelihood that people will have calcium deposits on their aortic valve. Such calcification, if it becomes severe, can cause narrowing or a blockage of the aortic valve, a condition called aortic stenosis.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130209/LPA-genetic-variant-increases-risk-of-heart-valve-calcification.aspx

CtBP may play a key role in aggressive forms of breast cancer

A protein associated with conditions of metabolic imbalance, such as diabetes and obesity, may play a role in the development of aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new findings by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and their colleagues.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130209/CtBP-may-play-a-key-role-in-aggressive-forms-of-breast-cancer.aspx

Certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration

"You are what you eat," the saying goes, but is what you eat playing a role in how much you sleep? Sleep, like nutrition and physical activity, is a critical determinant of health and well-being. With the increasing prevalence of obesity and its consequences, sleep researchers have begun to explore the factors that predispose individuals to weight gain and ultimately obesity.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130209/Certain-nutrients-may-play-an-underlying-role-in-short-and-long-sleep-duration.aspx

Southern diet could raise your risk of stroke

Eating lots of Southern cuisine is linked to increased stroke risk. A Southern-style diet includes fried foods, organ meats, sugary drinks and a lot of salt. African-Americans are five times more likely to eat Southern foods, which may help explain their higher stroke risk.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/4zUTcAijgp4/130207131458.htm

Eat Too Much While Watching TV? Try Taking Smaller Bites

Title: Eat Too Much While Watching TV? Try Taking Smaller Bites
Category: Health News
Created: 1/23/2013 6:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/24/2013 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=167204&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Study Shows Weight-Loss Myths Abound

Title: Study Shows Weight-Loss Myths Abound
Category: Health News
Created: 1/30/2013 6:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/31/2013 12:00:00 AM

URL: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=167443&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

Health Tip: Eating Because You're Bored?

Title: Health Tip: Eating Because You're Bored?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2013 8:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Obese Drivers May Be More Likely to Die in Car Crashes

Title: Obese Drivers May Be More Likely to Die in Car Crashes
Category: Health News
Created: 1/22/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Snack on Fruits and Veggies

Title: Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Snack on Fruits and Veggies
Category: Health News
Created: 1/18/2013 8:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Late Lunch May Mean Less Weight Loss

Title: Late Lunch May Mean Less Weight Loss
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/29/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Diabetes Drug May Offer 'Modest' Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study

Title: Diabetes Drug May Offer 'Modest' Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Happy in Marriage, Heavier on the Scale?

Title: Happy in Marriage, Heavier on the Scale?
Category: Health News
Created: 1/22/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/23/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity

Title: Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2013 6:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

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People May Eat More When Headlines Bear Bad News

Title: People May Eat More When Headlines Bear Bad News
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Health Tip: Curb Late-Night Snacking

Title: Health Tip: Curb Late-Night Snacking
Category: Health News
Created: 1/17/2013 8:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

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New insight on relationship between parents, preschoolers and obesity

While sugary drinks, lack of exercise and genetics contribute to a growing number of overweight American children, new research reveals how a mom's eating habits and behavior at the dinner table can influence her preschooler's obesity risk.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/HUn4r9zSyGQ/130208110043.htm

Metabolic syndrome risk factors prevalent in bipolar disorder

People who have bipolar disorder are at a high risk for developing the metabolic syndrome and related cardiovascular disorders, say researchers.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130208/Metabolic-syndrome-risk-factors-prevalent-in-bipolar-disorder.aspx

Tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 involved in renal decline in diabetes

Researchers have found that circulating levels of tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 are independently associated with the development of chronic kidney disease in nonobese Japanese patients with Type 2 diabetes.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130208/Tumor-necrosis-factor-receptor-2-involved-in-renal-decline-in-diabetes.aspx

Obesity may be risk factor for gum disease

Impacting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans. It's a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer, and now, according to an article published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), it also may be a risk factor for gum disease.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130207/Obesity-may-be-risk-factor-for-gum-disease.aspx

Being overweight linked to higher risk of gum disease

Impacting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans. (2013-02-07)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83222/Being_overweight_linked_to_higher_risk_of_gum_disease.html

Researchers examine Kaiser Permanente's obesity prevention interventions in adults and children

​Community-based efforts to change the environment are proving to be an effective way of encouraging more physical activity and nutrition among school-age children, according to findings announced today from Kaiser Permanente.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130206/Researchers-examine-Kaiser-Permanentes-obesity-prevention-interventions-in-adults-and-children.aspx

Eat to dream: Study shows dietary nutrients associated with certain sleep patterns

A new study shows for the first time that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration and that people who report eating a large variety of foods -- an indicator of an overall healthy diet -- had the healthiest sleep patterns.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/Amj73xjY3TU/130206093542.htm

Molecular link between metabolism and breast cancer

A protein associated with conditions of metabolic imbalance, such as diabetes and obesity, may play a role in the development of aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new findings.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/juNX7aqMKFQ/130206141531.htm

Donor liver quality: an interview with Dr Eric Orman

Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a liver (or part of a liver) is removed from a donor and placed into a recipient. Although some transplants use a portion of the liver of living donors, the vast majority of donors are deceased.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130206/Donor-liver-quality-an-interview-with-Dr-Eric-Orman.aspx

Paternal obesity may alter genetic mechanisms in next generations

A father's obesity is one factor that may influence his children's health and potentially raise their risk for diseases like cancer, according to new research from Duke Medicine.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130206/Paternal-obesity-may-alter-genetic-mechanisms-in-next-generations.aspx

Getting older increases Americans' risk of death from excessive BMI

Obesity kills, giving rise to a host of fatal diseases. This much is well known. But when it comes to seniors, a slew of prominent research has reported an "obesity paradox" that says, at age 65 and older, having an elevated BMI won't shorten your lifespan, and may even extend it. A new study takes another look at the numbers, finding the earlier research flawed.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130206/Getting-older-increases-Americans-risk-of-death-from-excessive-BMI.aspx

Samoan epidemic of obesity may start with rapid weight gain in early infancy

As some Pacific island cultures have "westernized" over the last several decades, among the changes has been a dramatic increase in obesity. Researchers don't understand all the reasons why, but even a decade ago in American Samoa 59 percent of men and 71 percent of women were obese. A new Brown University study finds that the Samoan epidemic of obesity may start with rapid weight gain in early infancy.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130206/Samoan-epidemic-of-obesity-may-start-with-rapid-weight-gain-in-early-infancy.aspx

Three NIH-sponsored influenza trials begin to enroll volunteers

Three clinical trials that seek to find more effective treatments for influenza are enrolling volunteers with influenza at the National Institutes of Health's Clinical Center in Bethesda, Md., and at several dozen other domestic and international sites.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130206/Three-NIH-sponsored-influenza-trials-begin-to-enroll-volunteers.aspx

Viewpoints: Sen. Hatch's prescription for safeguarding entitlements; Medicare crackdown on CVS drug program; JFK's mental health vision failing

American families are used to working with dollar amounts starting with hundreds and thousands. But the fiscal situation of our country requires us to act in terms of billions and trillions. ... Unfortunately, waiting until the last minute to stop a crisis has become standard operating procedure in Washington. But that isn't how we should be tackling our debt or safeguarding Medicare and Medicaid.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130205/Viewpoints-Sen-Hatchs-prescription-for-safeguarding-entitlements3b-Medicare-crackdown-on-CVS-drug-program3b-JFKs-mental-health-vision-failing.aspx

Finding -- and fighting -- the fat that fuels cancer: Research examines role of certain fat cells in tumorigenesis

UT Southwestern research examines role of certain fat cells in tumorigenesis.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/P4rClvkKcWM/130205101146.htm

Obesity in dads may be associated with offspring's increased risk of disease

A father's obesity is one factor that may influence his children's health and potentially raise their risk for diseases like cancer, according to new research. The study is the first in humans to show that paternal obesity may alter a genetic mechanism in the next generation, suggesting that a father's lifestyle factors may be transmitted to his children.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/GS_zmQLX5EY/130205200243.htm

Overall eating patterns are most important for healthful eating

The overall pattern of food that a person eats is more important to a healthy diet than focusing on single foods or individual nutrients, according to a new position paper.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/p8b5yfhs0Go/130205123008.htm

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists related to adolescent weight loss, study suggests

Preliminary evidence from a clinical trial suggests that treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists was associated with reduced body mass index and body weight in adolescents with severe obesity, according to a new report.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/L-zIoszEROY/130204184308.htm

Children with autism at significant risk for feeding problems and nutritional deficits

A comprehensive analysis of feeding behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders indicates these children are five times more likely to have a feeding problem, including extreme tantrums during meals, severe food selectivity and ritualistic mealtime behaviors. Examination of dietary nutrients showed significantly lower intake of calcium and protein and a higher number of nutritional deficits overall among children with autism.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/dkPpQ_QTQsI/130204184625.htm

Old age offers no protection from obesity's death grip

Obesity kills, giving rise to a host of fatal diseases. But when it comes to seniors, a slew of research has reported an "obesity paradox" that says, at age 65 and older, an elevated BMI won't shorten your lifespan, and may even extend it. A new study takes another look at the numbers, finding the earlier research flawed. The paradox was a mirage: As obese Americans grow older, in fact, their risk of death climbs.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/WRsH-OhweJ8/130205123744.htm

Trigger turns muscle stem cells into brown fat: Discovery identifies potential obesity treatment

Scientists in Canada have discovered a trigger that turns muscle stem cells into brown fat, a form of good fat that could play a critical role in the fight against obesity.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/ip875YMb-tk/130205123654.htm

Samoan obesity epidemic starts at birth

Born slightly heavy on average, a sample of hundreds of infants in American Samoa continued to gain weight quickly after birth, achieving high rates of obesity within 15 months. Breastfeeding slowed weight gain in boys. Findings may presage infant obesity in other populations where obesity is increasing population wide.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/obesity/~3/ZcQd43FDUgE/130205123752.htm

Children with autism at significant risk for feeding problems and nutritional deficits

Healthy eating not only promotes growth and development, but also provides important opportunities for children to socialize during meals. (2013-02-05)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/83183/Children_with_autism_at_significant_risk_for_feeding_problems_and_nutritional_deficits.html

Are ‘food addicts’ stigmatized?

February 5, 2013 - In the first studies to examine [what the public thinks about people with an addiction to food](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/bias/Food_Addict_Label_BASP_2.13.pdf), researchers at the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale found that while this addiction is less vulnerable to public stigma than others, it could increase the stigma already associated with obesity. The studies are published online in the journal Basic and Applied Social Psychology.

Findings from both studies revealed that food addiction was viewed more favorably compared to other addictions. For example, attitudes toward food addiction were more forgiving and less stigmatizing than attitudes toward addiction to alcohol and tobacco. The person with the "food addict" label was perceived to be more likeable and generated more empathy, less disgust, and less anger than those labeled with alcohol and tobacco addictions. The person with the "food addict" label was blamed less for the addiction compared to those labeled with smoking and alcohol addictions.

However, survey findings also showed that labeling an individual as a "food addict" increased stigmatizing attitudes when this label was applied to an obese individual. Participants expressed more irritation, anger, and disgust toward an obese person described as a food addict. The authors suggest that the "food addict" label could increase blame toward obese individuals if the public views food addiction as a euphemism for out-of-control overeating.

As discussions about food addiction continue to surface in public health and popular culture, the authors assert, more research is needed to understand how the use of a "food addict" label may influence public views and reactions.

URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/are-food-addicts-stigmatized

GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with reduced BMI in adolescents with severe obesity

Preliminary evidence from a clinical trial suggests that treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists was associated with reduced body mass index and body weight in adolescents with severe obesity, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130205/GLP-1-receptor-agonists-associated-with-reduced-BMI-in-adolescents-with-severe-obesity.aspx

Ahead of World Cancer Day, WHO survey shows half of all countries struggle to prevent cancer, provide long-term treatment

"Ahead of World Cancer Day, the United Nations health agency Friday launched a survey showing that more than half of all countries are struggling to prevent cancer and to provide appropriate long-term treatment and care to avoid human suffering and protect countries' social and economic development," the U.N. News Centre reports.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130205/Ahead-of-World-Cancer-Day-WHO-survey-shows-half-of-all-countries-struggle-to-prevent-cancer-provide-long-term-treatment.aspx

Children with autism spectrum disorders more likely to have feeding problems

Healthy eating not only promotes growth and development, but also provides important opportunities for children to socialize during meals. A new, comprehensive analysis of feeding behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) indicates that these children are five times more likely to have a feeding problem, including extreme tantrums during meals, severe food selectivity and ritualistic mealtime behaviors.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130205/Children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders-more-likely-to-have-feeding-problems.aspx

FDA clears Ethicon Endo-Surgery’s ENSEAL G2 Articulating Tissue Sealer

To address surgeons' need for strong sealing in tight spaces where access is limited, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Ethicon) today announces the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the ENSEAL G2 Articulating Tissue Sealer.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130205/FDA-clears-Ethicon-Endo-Surgerye28099s-ENSEAL-G2-Articulating-Tissue-Sealer.aspx

High intensity interval training more suitable to achieve sustainable changes in exercise behaviour

With many of us struggling to get enough exercise, sport and exercise scientists at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the University of Birmingham, under the lead of Professor Anton Wagenmakers, have been working on a time-saving solution.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130203/High-intensity-interval-training-more-suitable-to-achieve-sustainable-changes-in-exercise-behaviour.aspx