Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in the United States
The U.S. obesity prevalence increased from 13 percent to 32 percent between the 1960s and 2004.
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 May Lead to New Treatments for Type 2 diabetes
Activating a specialized type of fat, known as brown adipose tissue, may help combat obesity as well as result in better glucose control for type 2 diabetes.
Obesity In Middle Age May Drastically Raise Future Medicare Expenditures
Overweight and obesity in young adulthood and middle age may have devastating effects on future Medicare expenditures.
Study Will Identify Best Treatment For Type 2 Diabetes In Youth
A clinical study comparing three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in 12 medical centers and their affiliated sites around the country.
Eri Patents Treatments For Insulin Resistance In Diabetes Accompanying Obesity
Researchers have patented a method of reducing insulin resistance.
Trans Fatty Acids on Food Labels: A Big Help For Consumers
including trans fatty acids on food labels should help millions of people.
Consumption of Sugar Substitutes Assists in Long-Term Weight Control
A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that consumption of sugar-free beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners increases dietary restraint, a key aspect of successful weight maintenance.
Obesity, Diabetes Interfere with Work Productivity
Obese workers with type 2 diabetes report less productivity on the job than their normal-weight co-workers, and diabetes in itself has an effect on work impairment.
Study Finds Strong Link Between Obesity and Risk For Heart Failure
According to a new study, excess body weight is strongly and independently associated with an increased risk of heart failure.
Study Suggests Body Mass Index Guidelines Should Be Lower to Block Diabetes
The recommended upper limit of a healthy body mass index might need to be revised downward to protect people from becoming glucose intolerant or developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
Caloric Sweetener Use Grows Worldwide; Soft Drinks are Chief Culprit
Use of caloric sweeteners, including sugar, has grown markedly around the world over the past 40 years
Low Birthweight Link to Diabetes: Opportunity to Rescue Insulin-Making Cells and Thwart Future Onset
Common condition that leads to low birthweight babies may predispose the infants to obesity and diabetes.
New Study Suggests a Specific Protein May Contribute to Erectile Disfunction for the Diabetic...
A new animal study suggests that protein kinase C may contribute to reduced erectile response for some.
Studies of Diet Offer Little Insight to Preventing Pregnancy-Related Diabetes
Many health care professionals suspect that a low glycemic diet may play a significant role in controlling pregnancy-related diabetes, but a recent review of evidence evaluating the effects of diet proved inconclusive.
Study Shows Potential for Resolving Type 2 Diabetes with Bariatric Surgery
Research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can eliminate manifestations of diabetes.
