Study: Food or its Expectation Sparks Brain’s Hunger Centers
The concept of whetting the appetite by serving hors d'oeuvres before a meal may have a solid scientific basis, according to a new report.
Dramatic Increase in Annual Rate of Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeries
The number of bariatric surgeries performed in the U.S. increased by 450 percent between 1998 and 2002, a growth the researchers say could be linked with use of the minimally invasive laparoscopic technique.
Study: Risk of Diabetes Substantially Reduced by Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery reduces the long-term risk of developing diabetes by over 80% among people with obesity...
High BMI Associated With Lower Likelihood of Being Discharged Home After Hospitalization for Stroke
Individuals with a higher body mass index (BMI) tend are less likely to be discharged directly home after hospitalization for an ischemic stroke.
Be Picky When Served Large Portions
Experiments have shown that we eat more when we're given more and that large portions may be contributing to the obesity epidemic.
Role in Type 1 Diabetes Provides Clue for Researchers Who Discovered Obesity Gene
The discovery of a gene believed to be connected to morbid obesity has international origins and began as an exploration into the causes of Type I diabetes.
People with Prediabetes Not Taking Adequate Precautions to Avoid Diabetes
Study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine revealed that only about half of U.S. adults with prediabetes reported that in the past year they tried to lose weight or exercise more.
Insufficient Sleep Associated with Overweight and Obesity
Obese and overweight patients in a study group reported sleeping less than their peers with normal body mass indexes.
Obese Men More Carb Intolerant Than Obese Women
Obese men may not process carbohydrates as efficiently as obese women, a condition that can, ultimately, lead to a decrease in fitness level and the development of metabolic disorders.
Defective Lymphatic Vessels Identified As A Novel Cause Of Adult-Onset Obesity
Laboratory model missing one copy of Prox1 gene exhibits abnormal increase in fat accumulation around sites of lymph leakage from defective lymphatic vessels, according to St. Jude.
Recall of Ultra ZX Weight Loss Supplements for Undeclared Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein
UltraZx, Labs, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling “UltraZx” weight loss supplements. This product has been found to contain undeclared Sibutramine and phenolphthalein. FDA laboratory analysis of...
Low-Glycemic Load Diet May Be More Effective For Dieters With Certain Insulin Response Patterns
Overweight individuals who secrete insulin at a higher level may experience greater weight loss by selecting a low-glycemic load diet, compared to a low-fat diet, according to a study.
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Supress Cortisol and Stress Response, Can Become Habit-Forming
Researchers warn that chronic stress could prompt habit-forming sugar overconsumption because sugar-sweetened drinks can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain. According...
Study: Boosting Brown Fat Levels May Combat Obesity Epidemic
Researchers have shown that a type of good fat known as brown fat occurs in varying amounts in children – increasing until puberty and then declining -- and is most active in leaner children.
Study: Bullied Kids More Likely to Be Obese, Develop Health Problems
Bullying may keep overweight children on the sidelines, making it more difficult for them to shed pounds.
Unaware Diabetic Mothers Place Their Unborn Children At-Risk
With less than 30% of pregnancies planned nationally, many mothers unknowingly place themselves and their unborn child at risk of heart problems, physical anomalies, and premature labor due to diabetes.
