Patients Should Be Alert for Obesity Surgery Complication
It is important for obesity surgery patients to take their prescribed vitamin supplements and to be alert for symptoms such as vomiting, confusion, lack of coordination and visual changes, signs of a serious neurological condition that can develop after the surgery.
Statin Therapy Cuts Bad Cholesterol Unprecedented 70-Percent
Research shows that a combination statin therapy lowers bad cholesterol by an unprecedented 70 percent, and has the added benefit of reducing life-threatening inflammation that can lead to heart disease and stroke.
Parents Blind to Their Children’s Weight
Researchers surveyed more than 1200 families to find out if parents had concerns about their children's weight and if they took any preventative action to avoid obesity in their children.
Garlic Does Not Appear to Lower Cholesterol Levels; May Still Possess Cardiovascular Benefits
Three forms of garlic, including raw garlic and two types of commercial garlic supplements, did not significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol during a six-month trial.
Interfering with Vagal Nerve Activity Prevents Diabetes and Hypertension in Study
Interrupting nerve signals to the liver can prevent diabetes and hypertension in mice, according to scientists at Washington University School of Medicine.
Study: Certain Antihypertensive Drugs May Facilitate and/or Prevent Diabetes While Others Increase Risk
Researchers have found significant differences between antihypertensive drugs and their effect on developing diabetes.
Study: Weight-Loss Supplement Shows Good and Bad Traits
A supplement some people turn to in hopes of losing a few pounds may have some previously unknown, unsavory side effects, suggest two new studies.
High Rate of Overweight and Obesity Found in Children Having Surgery
A very high proportion of children who are having surgery are overweight or obese, and because of the excess weight have a greater chance of experiencing problems associated with the surgery, according to a new study.
Obesity Surgeries Have Jumped Dramatically Since 1998
Obesity surgeries for patients between the ages of 55 and 64 in the United States soared from 772 procedures in 1998 to 15,086 surgeries in 2004—a nearly 2,000 percent increase. The report also found a 726 percent increase in surgeries among patients age 18 to 54.
Study: Low-Protein, Low-Calorie Dieters Have Reduced Levels of Hormone Linked to Cancer
Preliminary findings suggest that eating less protein may help protect against certain cancers that are not directly associated with obesity.
Poll: Obesity Cited Number-One Kids’ Health Issue: Americans Split on Who’s Responsible
Obesity or being overweight is seen as the most important health issue for U.S. children, according to a new poll.
Video Gaming Puts Children More At-Risk for Behavioral and Health Problems
Video game makers seem to be addressing concerns about how playing affects children. But too much gaming still puts children more at-risk for behavioral and health problems, health experts say.
Researchers: Statin Users Risk Heart Attacks by Dropping Treatment or Taking Low Doses
Thousands of statin users worldwide are suffering preventable heart attacks, simply because they are not complying with their treatment or are taking too low a dose, according to new research.
Framingham Score Underestimates Cardiovascular Risk for Dialysis Patients
A standard tool for predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk greatly underestimates the true rate of heart disease among patients receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Diabetes Medication May Help Slow Progression Of Artery Wall Thickening
A medication given to diabetics to improve their body's sensitivity to insulin also appears to slow the thickening of their artery walls, according to a study by JAMA.
ACE Inhibitors Reduce Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetics with High Blood Pressure
In diabetic patients with hypertension, ACE inhibitors reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related kidney disease, independent of their effect in lowering blood pressure, reports a study in the December Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
