Obesity

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Multiple Generations May Inherit Father’s Obesity

Fathers could increase the risk of both their children and their grandchildren inheriting obesity, according to new research.

Obesity And Lack Of Exercise Could Enhance the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Obesity and aversion to exercise have become hallmarks of modern society, and a new study suggests that a blood protein linked to these lifestyle factors may be an indicator for an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Lack of Sun Does Not Explain Low Vitamin D in Elderly Who Are Overweight

Researchers have found that lack of sun exposure may not account for low levels of vitamin D in elders who are overweight.

New Link Found Between Insulin Resistance and Obesity

Scientists have uncovered a new way in which obesity wreaks its havoc, by altering the production of proteins that affect how other proteins are spliced together.

Consuming More Calories and Fats May Be Associated With A Higher Risk of Alzheimer...

Eating more calories and fats may contribute to an increased risk of Alzheimer disease in some people, according to an article in the August issue of The Archives of Neurology.

Study: Higher Death Rates Associated with Increasing Degrees of Obesity

While obesity has generally been viewed as a single significant health concern, a University of Pittsburgh study suggests that not all obese women share the same health risks.

Junk Food, Snacks and All-You-Can-Eat Make Freshman 15 a Reality

College freshmen beware - the freshman 15, the eating binge long speculated to pile on 15 pounds during the first year of college, could be real according to a new study by a Cornell University professor.

Fried Food And Fatter Kids

New research shows that adolescents who eat large amounts of fried food away from home are heavier and more likely to have a poor-quality diet.
Health Benefits of a Little Weight Loss

Little Diet Pain, Big Health Gain: 5-Percent Weight Loss

Heartening news for people struggling with being overweight. A new study shows that you don't need to lose a lot of weight to see...

Scientist Identifies Gene in Mice That Governs Obesity, Physical Activity and More

A team led by Deborah J. Good has identified a gene that appears to play a role in obesity, physical activity, and sex behaviors in mice.
Beans,Lentils, Peas and Chick Peas and Weight Loss

Study: Permanent Weight Loss with Beans, Peas, Chickpeas or Lentils

Eating just one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest weight loss, a new study suggests. Eating about 3/4...

Substance Found in Sharks Could Lead to Weight Loss Drug

A substance derived from dogfish sharks suppresses appetite and decreases body weight in rodents, making it a potential new, safe anti-obesity treatment.

BPA, Found in Soup Can Lining, Linked with Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

A new study has found that a group of volunteers who consumed a serving of canned soup each day for five days had a more than 1,000% increase in urinary bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations compared with when the same individuals consumed fresh soup daily for five days.

Targeted Approach Provides a New Avenue for Potential Anti-Obesity Medication

Obese rhesus monkeys lost on average 11 percent of their body weight after four weeks of treatment with an experimental drug that selectively destroys the blood supply of fat tissue.

New Study Seeks To Lower Diabetes Risk In Youth

Study will determine if changes in school food services and physical education (PE) classes, along with activities that encourage healthy behaviors, lower risk factors for type 2 diabetes, an increasingly common disease in youth.

Drugs Aid Weight Loss Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Three commonly used drugs may help type 2 diabetes patients lose small amounts of weight, although long-term benefits are not clear, a new review of 22 studies suggests.