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Evidence for acne-promoting effects of milk and other insulinotropic dairy products.
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Authors: Melnik BC Acne vulgaris, the most common skin disease of western civilization, has evolved to an epidemic affecting more than 85% of adolescents. Acne can be regarded as an indicator disease of exaggerated insulinotropic western nutrition. Especially milk and whey protein-based products contribute to elevations of postprandial insulin and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sun, 6 Mar 2011 12:45:03 pm
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Obesity - news item 2 of 129
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Weight Control Registry Reveals Secrets To Lasting Weight Loss
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For the millions of Americans who struggle to lose weight and keep it off, there may be help. According to a report published by the American College of Sports Medicine in the March/April issue of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®, the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) has identified methods that...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sun, 6 Mar 2011 7:00:00 am
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Obesity - news item 3 of 129
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Growing lifespan shows no sign of slowing, but don't expect immortality
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People have been living longer since 1800, but experts believe new illnesses will slow lifespan risesEvery day the lifespan of the average British citizen increases by between five and six hours. That means that babies born today will life five or six hours longer, on average, than those who were...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:13:46 pm
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Obesity - news item 4 of 129
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Effect of Argyreia speciosa root extract on cafeteria diet-induced obesity in rats
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Conclusions : The ethanolic extract of Argyreia speciosa roots produces inhibitory effects on cafeteria diet-induced obesity in rats. (Source: Indian Journal of Pharmacology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 5 of 129
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Inverse association of the obesity predisposing
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Aims To investigate whether the FTO rs9939609 A allele (a risk factor for obesity) is associated with measures of alcohol consumption. Design Populationâ€based crossâ€sectional study and two case†control studies. ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 9:43:32 pm
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Obesity - news item 6 of 129
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575-pound Spokesman For The Heart Attack Grill Dies Aged 29
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Blair River, 6ft 8inches tall, spokesman for the Heart Attack Grill, died from what appeared to be a complication of flu - pneumonia. The 575-pound man's job was to promote a restaurant unashamed of its high-calorie, unhealthy menu. At Chandler's Heart Attack Grill, staff walk around in nurses uniforms and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 6:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 7 of 129
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Editorial: Bill to Tax Sweet Drinks Will Fight Child Obesity [Editorial]
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“You can pay me now or pay me later." That bit of consumer advice comes from a decades-old commercial for an automobile product. A mechanic tells a car owner to spend on minor car maintenance now and avoid a whopping bill later based on vehicle neglect. That same logic applies...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 9:07:59 am
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Obesity - news item 8 of 129
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Resveratrol May Be Useful Tool For Reducing Body Fat
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For her thesis entitled Acido Linoleico Conjugado y Resvetratrol: efecto de estos ingredientes funcionales sobre el metabolismo de los triglicéridos y la adiposidad (Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Resveratrol: the effect of these functional ingredients on the metabolism of triglycerides and adiposity), Nutrition and Obesity research team member at the University...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 8:00:00 am
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Obesity - news item 9 of 129
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Some Overweight Adolescents May Be At Risk For Weak Bones
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Overweight adolescents already struggling with risk factors such as insulin resistance may need to add weak bones to their list of health concerns, researchers report. A study of 143 overweight 14-18 year olds showed those with risk factors such as the precursor for diabetes and low levels of the blood-vessel...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 7:00:00 am
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Obesity - news item 10 of 129
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Potential Neurochemical Mechanism Of Weight Loss For A Class Of Drugs Already Used In The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes
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An interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has, for the first time, identified the neurological and cellular signaling mechanisms that contribute to satiety - the sensation of feeling full - and the subsequent body-weight loss produced by drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. More comprehensive knowledge...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 7:00:00 am
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Obesity - news item 11 of 129
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Reconsidering Access: Park Facilities and Neighborhood Disamenities in New York City. - Weiss CC, Purciel M, Bader M, Quinn JW, Lovasi G, Neckerman KM, Rundle AG.
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With increasing concern about rising rates of obesity, public health researchers have begun to examine the availability of parks and other spaces for physical activity, particularly in cities, to assess whether access to parks reduces the risk of obesity. ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Obesity - news item 12 of 129
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Variation in and Correlates of Body Mass Status of Older Singaporean Men and Women: Results From a National Survey. - Ostbye T, Malhotra R, Chan A.
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This study describes the body mass status of older (≥60 years) Singaporeans, using the international and Asian body mass index (BMI) classifications, assesses sociodemographic correlates of BMI, underweight, obesity, and "high-risk" BMI (≥27.5 kg/m(2))... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated)) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Obesity - news item 13 of 129
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Obesity: 'Like the new smoking'
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Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese and, according to a growing body of evidence, at greater risk of getting, and dying of, cancer. 'Obesity is almost like the new smoking,' says one expert.Two out of three adult Americans are at greater risk for getting cancer — and for dying...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Sat, 5 Mar 2011 4:36:33 am
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Obesity - news item 14 of 129
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Obesity Theories From Thrifty To Drifty: Why Some People Are Lean And Others Fat
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There are few healthcare topics as emotive or contentious as obesity, a condition that currently affects 24 per cent of women and 23 per cent of men in the UK and is rapidly increasing. What we eat and how we eat, what shape and weight we are, and how we...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 15 of 129
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Obesity Experts Urge Focus on Visceral Adiposity, Fat in Liver
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The largest international study to date shows that visceral adiposity and fat in the liver are better predictors of cardiovascular risk than body weight alone, and that Asians are especially at risk. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 8:46:36 pm
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Obesity - news item 16 of 129
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34.4% Of Americans Obese Compared To 24.1% In Canada
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Although both the USA and Canada are concerned about the rise in obesity and overweight prevalence during the last twenty years, in the USA the rate is over 10 percentage points higher, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 4:00:00 pm
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Obesity may increase risk for triple-negative breast cancer
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Data from the Women’s Health Initiative study indicate a link between obesity and estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, and also suggest that obese women have an increased risk for triple-negative breast cancer. (Source: MedWire News - Breast Cancer)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 2:27:50 pm
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Obesity - news item 18 of 129
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Identifying Risk Factors for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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Two of the largest studies to date looking at triple-negative breast cancer have found that obesity, physical inactivity, and multiple pregnancies increase the risk for the disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 2:10:20 pm
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Obesity - news item 19 of 129
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Implications from addiction research towards the understanding and treatment of obesity
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ABSTRACTRecent research indicates similarities between obesity and addictive disorders on both the phenomenological and neurobiological level. In particular, neuroendocrine and imaging studies suggest a close link between the homeostatic regulation of appetite on the on hand, and motivation and reward expectancy on the other. In addition, findings from neuropsychological studies...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:08:40 am
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Obesity - news item 20 of 129
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Weight Gain Linked To Dementia: Study, Australia
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Dementia and obesity are two of Australia's biggest public health problems and the relationship between them is now one step closer to being understood, thanks to new research from The Australian National University. The review study, conducted by Professor Kaarin Anstey from the Centre for Mental Health Research in the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:00:00 am
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Salad Bar a Healthy Hit With Tech Center Students
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At Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center, where more than 90 percent of students buy lunch, those hungry for a healthier midday meal are flocking to the salad bar. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:10:13 am
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Obesity - news item 22 of 129
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Breast-Feeding Reduces Obesity Risk in Babies Exposed to Prenatal Diabetes
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Adequate breast-feeding may protect against childhood adiposity and reduce increased adiposity levels associated with exposure to diabetes in utero. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:07:53 am
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Obesity - news item 23 of 129
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Obesity may increase risk of triple-negative breast cancer
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New findings confirm the risk of breast cancer among women who are obese and not physically active, and suggests additional mechanisms beyond estrogen. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 9:00:00 am
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Obesity - news item 24 of 129
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Potential mechanisms for future anti-obesity drugs identified
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Scientists have identified the neurological and cellular signaling mechanisms that contribute to satiety -- the sensation of feeling full -- and the subsequent body-weight loss produced by drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes. More comprehensive knowledge of these mechanisms could form the basis for anti-obesity medications. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 9:00:00 am
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Discrimination Often Leads To Declining Physical Health For Obese Individuals
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The discrimination that obese people feel, whether it is poor service at a restaurant or being treated differently in the workplace, may have a direct impact on their physical health, according to new research from Purdue University. "Obesity is a physiological issue, but when people have negative interactions in their...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 8:00:00 am
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Obesity - news item 26 of 129
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All Major Characteristics Of Metabolic Syndrome Appear To Imjprove With Pycnogenol As Part Of A Healthier Lifestyle
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The American Heart Association estimates 35 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors characterized by obesity and the simultaneous presence of heart disease risk factors with high blood pressure, blood sugar and lipids. In patients with metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 7:00:00 am
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Weight-loss surgery successful in treating overweight adolescents
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(Wiley-Blackwell) A new study published in the journal Clinical Obesity reveals that bariatric surgery can result in significant weight loss in severely obese adolescents. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 4:00:00 am
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Relationship Between Obesity, Ethnicity and Risk of Late Stillbirth: A Case Control Study
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This study offers up some current research. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Fri, 4 Mar 2011 3:00:00 am
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Obesity - news item 29 of 129
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MicroRNA 21 regulates the proliferation of human adipose tissueâ€derived mesenchymal stem cells and highâ€fat dietâ€induced obesity alters microRNA 21
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In this study, we determined the expression of miRâ€21 in white adipose tissues in a highâ€fat diet (HFD)â€induced obesity mouse model to examine the relationship between miRâ€21 and obesity and the effect of miRâ€21 on hASCs proliferation.Our study showed biphasic changes of miRâ€21 expression and a correlation between miRâ€21 level...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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One-Third of Third-Graders in Ohio Still Overweight, Study Finds
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One out of every three third-graders in Ohio is overweight or obese -- a statewide ratio that hasn't budged in five years, according to a state survey released this week. Children in nearly 400 schools statewide tipped the scales to help gather the data, which were compiled by the Ohio...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Role of CREB1 in the Regulation of Body Weight [Neurobiology]
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The melanocortin system in the hypothalamus controls food intake and energy expenditure. Its disruption causes severe obesity in mice and humans. cAMP-response element-binding protein 1 (CREB1) has been postulated to play an important role downstream of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R), but this hypothesis has never been confirmed in vivo. To...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity is associated with fatal coronary heart disease independently of traditional risk factors and deprivation
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Conclusions These hypothesis generating data suggest that obesity is associated with fatal, but not non-fatal, CHD after accounting for known cardiovascular risk factors and deprivation. Clinical trial registration WOSCOPS was carried out and completed before the requirement for clinical trial registration. (Source: Heart)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 33 of 129
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Impact of obesity on the prognostic value of the N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in patients with acute myocardial infarction
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Conclusions In this large population of patients with myocardial infarction, circulating NT-proBNP levels were considerably lower in obese patients; the significance of the propeptide level as an independent prognostic factor is severely compromised. (Source: Heart)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Effects of lifestyle interventions and longâ€term weight loss on lipid outcomes †a systematic review
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SummaryWeight and lipids are critical components of the metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Past reviews considering weight loss on lipid profiles have been for ≤1 year followâ€up and/or were for very overweight, obese or morbidly obese participants.This systematic review includes lifestyle interventions for adults (18†65 years), with a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Inhibitory activity of phenolic compounds from extra virgin olive oils on the enzymes involved in diabetes, obesity and hypertension
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In conclusion this in vitro study evidenced the hypoglycemic and ACE inhibitory activities of VOOs phenolic extracts. The multivariate statistical model pointed out that the effect of secoiridoids was more pronounced than flavonoids.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONSIn this study potential health benefits of extra virgin olive oil micronutrients (phenolic compounds) were confirmed through...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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New Obesity Index Proposed, But Further Work Needed
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US researchers have developed a new index of adiposity using hip circumference and height, two measures they say are most strongly related to percentage of body fat. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:56:44 pm
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Better than a BMI? New obesity scale proposed
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Scientists have developed a new way to measure whether a person is too fat without having people step on the scale. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 7:17:02 pm
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Obesity - news item 38 of 129
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CeBIT: Per Internet gegen den Speck
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Source: e-Health-com News Content: “Bayerische Kinderärzte starten gemeinsam mit Microsoft, der Business Systemhaus AG und der AOK das Onlineportal SynX. Es soll übergewichtigen Kindern und Jugendlichen das Abnehmen erleichtern und einen gesünderen Lebensstil fördern. „Unser Ziel ist ein arztzentriertes Coaching über mindestens ein halbes Jahr“, betont Dr. Gerald Hofner vom...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 7:09:04 pm
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Obesity And Physical Inactivity Significantly Raise Breast Cancer Risk
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Very obese women have a 35% higher risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer and a 39% higher risk of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, scientists reported in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Physical inactivity was also associated with a higher chance of developing breast cancer. The authors say their findings hint...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 4:00:00 pm
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Penn Research Identifies Potential Mechanisms for Future Anti-Obesity Drugs
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read more (Source: Diabetes News from dLife.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 2:53:18 pm
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Fit to fly:Britain's commercial airline pilots have fewer cardiovascular risk factors
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One of the largest ever studies to examine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among commercial aircrew has found significantly lower prevalence of smoking and obesity than in the general population, even when comparisons were made with comparably high income earners. Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 2:24:01 pm
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Stigma Often Adds to Burden of Obesity
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Health declines were worse in those who felt discriminated against, study found (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 2:00:00 pm
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Omeros Unlocks Orphan GPCRs Linked To Pancreatic Cancer And Cognitive Disorders
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Omeros Corporation (Nasdaq: OMER) announced that it has identified compounds that interact selectively with two orphan G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) linked to pancreatic cancer (GPR182) and cognitive disorders (GPR12). Together with the three previously unlocked orphans linked to squamous cell carcinoma (GPR87), obesity (GPR85) and appetite control (GPR101), Omeros has...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 am
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Cloud-Computing im Gesundheitswesen: Microsoft präsentiert eHealth-Plattform SynX
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Source: Pressebox Content: “Microsoft stellt zur CeBIT 2011 gemeinsam mit dem Partner Business Systemhaus AG die eHealth-Plattform SynX auf Basis der Microsoft Windows Azure-Plattform vor. Die vom Bayerischen Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Gesundheit geförderte Lösung zeigt das Potenzial von Cloud Computing im Gesundheitswesen auf. Sie bietet übergewichtigen Jugendlichen und ihren...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 8:15:34 am
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Leptin Resistance May Block The 'Full' Message And Lead To Obesity
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Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a signaling pathway in the brain that's sufficient to induce cellular leptin resistance, a problem that decreases the body's ability to "hear" that it is full and should stop eating. "Leptin resistance is a significant factor, yet the mechanisms that underlie the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 7:00:00 am
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NH Health Report: Obesity Is State's Biggest Problem
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New Hampshire has much to be proud of in ranking first nationally for the lowest percentage of child poverty and lowest teen birth rate, but an increase in obesity rates among children and adults shows room for improvement, according to a state Health Profile released Tuesday. (Source: RWJF News Digest...
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Boston Medical Center receives grant from Astrazeneca to 'end diabetes'
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(Boston University Medical Center) In an effort to reduce the risks of diabetes and obesity while improving cardiovascular health, Boston Medical Center (BMC) today announced it has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Boston to form the Exercise and Nutrition to Decrease Diabetes (END Diabetes) Program. The goal of this...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 4:00:00 am
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CDC Grand Rounds: Childhood Obesity in the United States
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What is the latest data on childhood and adolescent obesity in the United States? Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Thu, 3 Mar 2011 3:00:00 am
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Will A Bike Ride a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: Researcher Says Portland’s Bike Paths Will Cut Its Health Costs
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This study appeared in a special issue of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its national program Active Living Research. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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'Farm 2 Table' Brings Brentwood Produce to Richmond
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The program is designed to make it easier for residents living in "food deserts" to choose fresh produce over processed foods, according to the office of Supervisor John Gioia, who represents the area and is involved in the project. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Saginaw Road Map to Health Focusing on Teamwork for Healthier County
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Addressing racial disparity and supporting the most vulnerable Saginaw County residents will go a long way in improving the health of the community. So says John McKellar, health officer at the the Saginaw County Department of Public Health at the unveiling of the Saginaw County Road Map to Health Thursday. (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Miamisburg Recipient of $40,000 Wellness Grant
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The city of Miamisburg recently received a $40,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association to continue promoting and implementing local policies and strategies aimed at improving residents’ overall physical health and mental well being. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity)
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Growth of a nation part II: impact of recipient obesity on wholeâ€organ pancreas transplantation
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Fridell JA, Mangus RS, Taber TE, Goble ML, Milgrom ML, Good J, Vetor R, Powelson JA. Growth of a nation part II: impact of recipient obesity on wholeâ€organ pancreas transplantation.
Clin Transplant 2011. DOI: 10.1111/j.1399â€0012.2011.01422.x. © 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S.Abstract:  Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the USA. Consequently,...
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Pre-pregnancy weight and excess weight gain are risk factors for macrosomia in women with gestational diabetes
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Authors: J G Ouzounian, G D Hernandez, L M Korst, M M Montoro, L R Battista, C L Walden & R H Lee (Source: Journal of Perinatology) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Contemporary epidemiology of gout in the UK general population
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Conclusions: The contemporary incidence of gout in UK remains substantial. In this general population cohort, associations with previously purported risk factors were evident including psoriasis, heart failure, hypertriglyceridemia, and cyclosporine therapy. Use of gout-specific treatment has remained relatively constant in recent years except for an increase of colchicine. (Source: Arthritis...
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Media Watch: abortion, obesity and homosexuality proivde perfect storm
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The Sunday Telegraph found something of a perfect storm in its story about gay NHS managers being sent on a “luxury junketâ€. (Source: HSJ)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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14th annual Dartmouth Community Medical School asks: "Is Modern Society Killing Us?"
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Stress. Substance abuse and addiction. Obesity and diabetes. Cancer. Sleep disorders and deprivation. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The modern world is full of health issues and risks. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
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Dose response of subcutaneous GLPâ€1 infusion in patients with type 2 diabetes
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Conclusions: rGLPâ€1 produced continuous improvements in glycemic control across a broad dose range of up to 8.5 pmol/kg/min. (Source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism)
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Blame Canada? U.S. Northern Neighbors Are Less Obese At Least
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The obese Canadian percentage is about 10% less than their southern neighbors in the United States. Less than a quarter of Canadian adults (24.1 percent) are obese, compared to more than a third (34.4 percent) of U.S. adults. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a first of its...
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Fewer Canadians than Americans obese: StatsCan
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The obesity crisis is worse in the United States than in Canada, a new study of rates in both countries shows. (Source: CTV Health) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Treatment Practices of Known Adult Hypertensive Patients in Saudi Arabia
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Conclusion. Hypertension (known and undetected) is a major chronic health problem among adults in Saudi Arabia. Many patients' practices need changes. A comprehensive approach is needed to prevent, early detect, and control the disease targeting, the risk factors, and predictors identified. (Source: Anesthesiology Research and Practice)
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Preventing Breast Cancer
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Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Obesity (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
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Fighting Obesity: Double Dutch Jump Roping Included in Campaign for Kids
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As part of [the Live Out Loud campaign], every Wednesday and Thursday, students will receive free tutoring through the Marathon Education Group/Kirkland Group, and they will hear from expert guests on health and wellness. They will also become physically active with a form of exercise most of them have never...
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High CVD burden for ‘metabolically benign’ overweight/obese women
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US researchers say women with metabolically benign overweight/obesity have a greater burden for subclinical cardiovascular disease than those who are of normal weight. (Source: MedWire News - Lipidology)
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Fewer Canadians than Americans are fat, study finds
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A new study says the prevalence of adult obesity is lower in Canada than it is in the United States. (Source: CTV Health) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 1:13:24 pm
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In Battle of the Bulge, Canada Trumps U.S.
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More than a third of Americans now obese, compared to about 24% of Canadians, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Obesity (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
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Executive Summary of Respiratory Indications for Polysomnography in Children: An Evidence-Based Review
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Conclusions:Pediatric polysomnography shows validity, reliability, and clinical utility that is commensurate with most other routinely employed diagnostic clinical tools or procedures. Findings indicate that the “gold standard” for diagnosis of sleep related breathing disorders in children is not polysomnography alone, but rather the skillful integration of clinical and polygraphic findings...
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Practice Parameters for the Respiratory Indications for Polysomnography in Children
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Conclusions:Current evidence in the field of pediatric sleep medicine indicates that PSG has clinical utility in the diagnosis and management of sleep related breathing disorders. The accurate diagnosis of SRBD in the pediatric population is best accomplished by integration of polysomnographic findings with clinical evaluation.Citation: Aurora RN; Zak RS; Karippot...
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News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: March 1, 2011
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METABOLISM - New mechanism explains the role of growth hormone in fatty liver Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common condition that is linked to obesity and insulin resistance. If left untreated, this build up of fat deposits within the liver cells can lead to fibrosis and scarring of...
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DREADD-ing Your Next Meal
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In the face of the growing obesity epidemic, much research has focused on the neuronal control of feeding behavior. Agouti-related protein (AgRP) neurons express three proteins that have been implicated in changes in energy balance, but the studies linking AgRP neurons to feeding behavior have produced mixed results... (Source: Health...
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Abrogation of growth hormone secretion rescues fatty liver in mice with hepatocyte-specific deletion of JAK2
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with multiple comorbid conditions, including diabetes, obesity, infection, and malnutrition. Mice with hepatocyte-specific disruption of growth hormone (GH) signaling develop fatty liver (FL), although the precise mechanism underlying this finding remains unknown. Because GH signals through JAK2, we developed mice bearing hepatocyte-specific deletion of...
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$1 Million USDA Grant Aims To Reduce Obesity In Preschoolers
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The preschool years are a critical period for addressing weight-related behaviors among at-risk groups, say researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Among young children, obesity has tripled since 1980, and the prevalence is highest among black and Hispanic children. The UIC researchers have received a $950,000 grant from...
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Boston University Obesity Research Funded By Aetna Foundation
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The Aetna Foundation has announced significant funding in support of five research studies designed to deepen understanding of the root causes of the nation's well-documented obesity epidemic and drive viable solutions to the core problems. More than $1 million in funding will be granted in support of separate studies at...
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Managing Weight During And After Pregnancy With Lifestyle Intervention
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Excessive weight gain isn't healthy at any stage of life, but during pregnancy it can do lasting harm to the mother and baby alike. Now researchers at Brown University and The Miriam Hospital are encouraged by a new study describing an intervention that helped pregnant women control their weight... (Source:...
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Obesity: Britain's former fattest teenager still eats junk food despite gastric bypass
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Jonathan Wallace, 24, who tipped the scales at 31st when he was just 16 has slimmed down following the major surgery to 17st. But he can't stop eating junk. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Obesity May Boost Odds of Aggressive Breast Cancer in Older Women
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Title: Obesity May Boost Odds of Aggressive Breast Cancer in Older WomenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/1/2011 6:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/2/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 6:00:00 am
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Risk factors of obesity in preschool children in an urban area in China
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Abstract To assess risk factors of childhood obesity, we carried out a case†control study in ten kindergartens in Changsha, the capital city in the Chinese province of Hunan, between July 1 and December 31, 2007. Height and weight measurements were obtained from annual physical examinations for children attending these...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 5:56:17 am
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Obesity May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) †Obesity and inactiveness may increase the risk of triple-negative breast cancer, a subtype of breast cancer characterized by lack of estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 expression. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 4:00:00 am
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MicroRNAs in adipogenesis and as therapeutic targets for obesity
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Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page 1-14, Early Online. (Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets: Table of Contents)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Wed, 2 Mar 2011 3:05:11 am
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Acculturation, nutrition, and health disparities in Latinos.
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CONCLUSIONS: Longitudinal studies and more sophisticated analytic approaches are needed to better understand if and how acculturation affects health-disparity outcomes in Latinos. Tailoring interventions to the acculturation level of individuals is likely to help reduce health disparities in Latinos. PMID: 21367946 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Core body temperature in obesity.
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CONCLUSIONS: Obesity is not generally associated with a reduced core body temperature. It may be necessary to study individuals with function-altering mutations in core temperature-regulating genes to determine whether differences in the core body temperature set point affect the regulation of human body weight. These trials were registered at clinicaltrials.gov...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Differential miRNA Expression in Omental Adipose Tissue and in the Circulation of Obese Patients Identifies Novel Metabolic Biomarkers.
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Conclusion: This study demonstrates that candidate metabolic miRNAs are altered in adipose tissue and circulation of the obese. Omental fat tissue and systemic miRNA levels reflect components of the metabolic syndrome, highlighting their potential as novel biomarkers for this complex syndrome. PMID: 21367929 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source:...
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Subclinical Hypercortisolism.
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Conclusions: SH is suggested to be associated with some chronic complications of overt cortisol excess. Recovery from this condition seems to improve these complications. However, a large, prospective, randomized study is needed to confirm this hypothesis and to establish the best diagnostic approach to identify patients with adrenal incidentalomas who...
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Adiponectin Is Associated with Favorable Lipoprotein Profile, Independent of BMI and Insulin Resistance, in Adolescents.
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Conclusions: Obese adolescents have lower adiponectin levels than lean, and a more atherogenic lipoprotein profile, associated with increased IR. Adiponectin was inversely associated with atherogenic lipoproteins in adolescents, even after adjusting for obesity and IR. This is the first such report in children, and suggests a relationship between adiponectin and...
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Predictors of Nosocomial Bloodstream Infections in Older Adults
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CONCLUSION: MRSA is a common cause of CRBSI in older adults. Male sex, obesity, the presence of a central line, a gastrostomy tube, and urinary incontinence at the time of admission were independent predictors of BSI in hospitalized older adults. The prediction model constructed in this study should be validated...
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Helping Schools Fight Childhood Obesity With New $$
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Saying schools are the "frontlines of our efforts to fight childhood obesity," first lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the government is amping up efforts to get schools to serve more nutritious meals. In a conference call Wednesday with educators and parent groups from around the country,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Mat-Su Schools Report Some Success in Battling Obesity
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The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District may be having some success tackling obesity. The first report from a seven-year study shows a drop in the rate of overweight or obese students from 32 percent to 26 percent. The Mat-Su district is doing things like removing soda machines from schools, offering free...
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New P.E. Program Coming to Whittier City Schools, Funded by Federal Grant
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An expanded physical education program, complete with new equipment for each school and teacher training, is coming to the Whittier City School District next fall, thanks to a nearly $400,000 federal grant. The 6,600-student district was among 13 organizations in California to be awarded a Carol M. White Physical Education...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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High-fat diet is associated with blunted splanchnic sympathoinhibitory responses to gastric leptin and cholecystokinin: implications for circulatory control
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Gastric leptin and cholecystokinin (CCK) act on vagal afferents to induce cardiovascular effects and reflex inhibition of splanchnic sympathetic nerve discharge (SSND) and may act cooperatively in these responses. We sought to determine whether these effects are altered in animals that developed obesity in response to a medium high-fat diet (...
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Endothelial inflammation correlates with subject triglycerides and waist size after a high-fat meal
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We examined postprandial triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (PP-TGRLs) in subjects ranging from normal to hypertriglyceridemic for their capacity to alter EC acute inflammatory responses. Cultured human aortic ECs (HAECs) were conditioned with PP-TGRLs isolated from human serum at the peak after a moderately high-fat meal. VLDL particle size increased postprandially and varied...
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Our Schools' Sweet Tooth: The Foods Served to Students Contain Far Too Much Sugar [Op-Ed]
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Soft drinks were banned in Los Angeles schools in 2004. But if you think that means kids are protected from too much sugar at school, think again. Children are regularly able to select a school breakfast that contains more added sugar than a can of soda. (Source: RWJF News Digest...
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Architecture and the extracellular matrix: the still unappreciated components of the adipose tissue
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SummaryFibrosis is usually characterized by the modification of both the amount and composition of a wide panel of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. In the liver, pancreas, kidney and lung the accumulation of fibrosis disrupts cellular processes and appears detrimental for organ function. This review highlights the available evidence supporting an...
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The relationship between doctors' and nurses' own weight status and their weight management practices: a systematic review
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SummaryIt has been established that health professionals' smoking and physical activity influence their related healthâ€promoting behaviours, but it is unclear whether health professionals' weight status also influences their related professional practices. A systematic review was conducted to understand the relationship between personal weight status and weight management practices. Nine eligible...
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Globalization and modernization: an obesogenic combination
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SummaryAnimal research has well established that a link exists between variations in corticosteroids and the proneness to excess body fat accumulation. Accordingly, it is known that adrenalectomy is an efficient approach to counteract weight gain in most animal models of obesity. In humans, the association between variations in corticosteroids, its...
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The relationship between health professionals' weight status and attitudes towards weight management: a systematic review
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SummaryThis systematic review aims to address the question of whether health professionals' weight status is associated with attitudes towards weight management. Twelve eligible studies were identified from a search of the Cochrane Library, Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and three Chinese databases, which included 14 independent samples comprising a total...
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Obesity and short sleep: unlikely bedfellows?
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SummaryThe link between habitual short sleep and obesity is critically examined from a sleep perspective. Sleep estimates are confounded by ‘time in bed’, naps; the normal distribution of sleep duration. Wide categorizations of ‘short sleep’, with claims that <7 h sleep is associated with obesity and morbidity, stem from generalizations from...
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The burden of cardiovascular disease associated with high body mass index in the Asia†Pacific region
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SummaryStudying obesity in the Asia†Pacific region is difficult because of the diverse ethnic background and different stages of economic and nutrition transition. The burden of cardiovascular disease associated with overweight (defined as body mass index ≥25 kg mâˆ'2) was previously estimated for countries within the region. However, using the conventional cutâ€point...
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Preventing chronic diseases by promoting healthy diet and lifestyle: public policy implications for China
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SummaryFuelled by rapid urbanization and changes in dietary and lifestyle choices, chronic diseases have emerged as a critical public health issue in China. The Healthy China 2020 programme recently announced by the Chinese government has set an overarching goal of promoting public health and making health care accessible and affordable...
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The effects of catechin rich teas and caffeine on energy expenditure and fat oxidation: a metaâ€analysis
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In conclusion, catechinâ€caffeine mixtures or a caffeineâ€only supplementation stimulates daily energy expenditure doseâ€dependently by 0.4†0.5 kJ mgâˆ'1 administered. Compared with placebo, daily fatâ€oxidation was only significantly increased after catechinâ€caffeine mixtures ingestion. (Source: Obesity Reviews)
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Higher vitamin D intake is needed to achieve serum 25(OH)D levels greater than 50 nmol/l in Québec youth at high risk of obesity
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Higher vitamin D intake is needed to achieve serum 25(OH)D levels greater than 50 nmol/l in Québec youth at high risk of obesity European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, March 2, 2011. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2011.5 Authors: S Mark, M Lambert, E E Delvin, J O'Loughlin, A Tremblay & K Gray-Donald (Source:...
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Obesity Rate in Canada Not As High As in United States
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More North Americans are obese today than were 20 years ago, and the prevalence of obesity in Canada is about 10 percentage points lower than it is in the United States, according to a data report issued March 2 by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. (Source: Modern Medicine)...
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Obesity Associated With Risk of Dissimilar Breast Cancers
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High body mass index and low levels of physical activity are associated with increased risk of triple-negative and estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online March 1 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. (Source: Modern Medicine) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and...
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Breast Cancer in HIV-Infected Patients: A Retrospective Single-Institution Study
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Discussion: The frequency of breast cancer in our population is low. We did not find any relationship among immunosuppression, obesity, and development of breast cancer. More studies are needed to elucidate the impact of HIV infection in the biology of breast cancer. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians...
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Benzyl isothiocyanate inhibits oncogenic actions of leptin in human breast cancer cells by suppressing activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3
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In conclusion, BITC could potentially be a rational therapeutic strategy for breast carcinoma in obese patients with high leptin levels. (Source: Carcinogenesis)
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Simultaneous POMC gene transfer to hypothalamus and brainstem increases physical activity, lipolysis and reduces adultâ€onset obesity
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AbstractProâ€opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons are identified in two brain sites, the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus and nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) in brainstem. Earlier pharmacological and POMC gene transfer studies demonstrate that melanocortin activation in either site alone improves insulin sensitivity and reduces obesity. The present study, for the...
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Steady obesity epidemic plagues Canada, U.S.
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Obesity is far worse in the U.S. than it is in Canada, but obesity rates in both countries have been increasing steadily over the past 20 years, ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
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Measuring Distributional Inequality: Relative Body Mass Index Distributions by Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Education, United States (1999–2006)
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This study uses relative distribution methods to explore inequalities in body mass index (BMI; kg/m2). Data from 1999–2006 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used to compare BMI distributions by gender, Black/White race, and education subgroups in the United States. For men, comparisons between Whites and Blacks...
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School Systems Sweat Over PE Requirements
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A bill requiring 150 minutes of physical education each week — not including recess — for children in public elementary and middle schools has cleared the [Virginia] legislature and is awaiting final approval from the governor. But while kids would be the ones burning extra calories, school systems could be...
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Mediterranean dietary pattern may reduce obesity
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Adherence to a traditional Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced obesity and abdominal adiposity, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Lipidology)
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The Sight And Smell Of Food Causes Binge Eaters' Dopamine Levels To Spike
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A brain imaging study at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory reveals a subtle difference between ordinary obese subjects and those who compulsively overeat, or binge: In binge eaters but not ordinary obese subjects, the mere sight or smell of favorite foods triggers a spike in dopamine...
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QOF consultation heralds start of push towards public health
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NICE has launched a consultation on a range of public health-focused QOF indicators covering clinical areas such as obesity and smoking. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
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Increased systemic inflammation overnight correlates with insulin resistance among children evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea
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Conclusion Among children being evaluated for OSA, degree of insulin resistance may be an important determinant of increased systemic inflammation overnight. Sleep study markers did not correlate with Î hsCRP, leaving uncertain the role of OSA in increasing inflammation overnight. Further studies are needed to explore these associations and their...
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Reconsidering Access: Park Facilities and Neighborhood Disamenities in New York City
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Abstract With increasing concern about rising rates of obesity, public health researchers have begun to examine the availability of parks and other spaces for physical activity, particularly in cities, to assess whether access to parks reduces the risk of obesity. Much of the research in this field has shown that...
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Obesity Boosts Risk for Aggressive Breast Cancer
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Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle appear to increase the risk for an uncommon but aggressive breast cancer that is not fueled by the hormone estrogen, a surprising new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Tue, 1 Mar 2011 4:00:00 am
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Obesity - news item 115 of 129
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Doctors Should Discuss Obesity With Patients
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Patients told by their physicians they were overweight or obese were more likely to acknowledge a weight problem and try to do something about it, a new study shows. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Tue, 1 Mar 2011 1:40:06 am
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Obesity - news item 116 of 129
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Bariatric surgery increases by 70%
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Obesity-related hospital admissions jumped 30% last year amid a surge in bariatric procedures and prescriptions for weight loss drugs, figures show. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:01:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 117 of 129
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Growth of a nation part I: impact of organ donor obesity on wholeâ€organ pancreas transplantation
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Fridell JA, Mangus RS, Taber TE, Goble ML, Milgrom ML, Good J, Vetor R, Powelson JA. Growth of a nation part I: impact of organ donor obesity on wholeâ€organ pancreas transplantation.
Clin Transplant 2011 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399â€0012.2011.01419.x.
© 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S.Abstract:  Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the USA. Consequently,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 118 of 129
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Prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hyperinsulinaemia and metabolic syndrome among 755 adult patients with HIV-1 infection
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In this study, we report the prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hyperinsulinaemia and metabolic syndrome among 755 adult patients with HIV-1 infection referred to our outpatients unit. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome was 4.5% and 9.1%, respectively. A longer exposure to antiretroviral therapy and a diagnosis of lipodystrophy...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 119 of 129
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Timing of Excess Weight Gain in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)
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In a previous study, it was found that most excess weight gain in English children had taken place by age 5; The authors suggested that interventions to prevent obesity should focus only on children younger than 5 years of age. From birth to 5 years of age was not characterized...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 120 of 129
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Prenatal Factors for Childhood Blood Pressure Mediated by Intrauterine and/or Childhood Growth?
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CONCLUSIONS: Childhood BMI and weight trajectory, but not IUGR, may largely mediate the associations of maternal smoking during pregnancy and prepregnancy BMI with an offspring's SBP. (Source: PEDIATRICS)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 121 of 129
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Timing of Solid Food Introduction and Risk of Obesity in Preschool-Aged Children
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CONCLUSIONS: Among formula-fed infants or infants weaned before the age of 4 months, introduction of solid foods before the age of 4 months was associated with increased odds of obesity at age 3 years. (Source: PEDIATRICS)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 122 of 129
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Long-term Results of an Obesity Program in an Ethnically Diverse Pediatric Population
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CONCLUSIONS: This study, unprecedented because of the high degree of obesity and ethnically diverse backgrounds of children, reveals that benefits of an intensive lifestyle program can be sustained 12 months after completing the active intervention phase. (Source: PEDIATRICS)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 123 of 129
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Prevalence and determinants of obesity - a cross-sectional study of an adult Northern Nigerian population
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The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the factors independently associated with obesity in an urban Nigerian population. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 300 healthy adult subjects was conducted in the urban city of Katsina, northern Nigeria. Relevant sociodemographic and clinical information...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 124 of 129
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In brief
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Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 10, 178 (2011). doi:10.1038/nrd3407 Obesity and diabetesThe NLRP3 inflammasome instigates obesity-induced inflammation and insulin resistanceVandanmagsar, B.et al. Nature Med.17, 179†188 (2011)The link between obesity and the emergence of chronic inflammation †which can lead to obesity-associated (Source: Nature Reviews Drug Discovery)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Changes in weight bias following weight loss: the impact of weight-loss method
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Authors: J Fardouly & L R Vartanian (Source: International Journal of Obesity)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Lack of association between body mass index and plasma adiponectin levels in healthy adults
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Authors: S-M Kuo & M M Halpern (Source: International Journal of Obesity)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 127 of 129
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Tackling childhood overweight: treating parents exclusively is effective
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Authors: E Jansen, S Mulkens & A Jansen (Source: International Journal of Obesity)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 128 of 129
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Effects of bariatric surgery on disability pension in Swedish obese subjects
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Authors: L Gripeteg, A K Lindroos, M Peltonen, L Sjöström & K Narbro (Source: International Journal of Obesity) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Obesity - news item 129 of 129
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The host Selects mucosal and luminal associations of coâ€evolved gut microbes: a novel concept
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AbstractAlong the human gastrointestinal tract, microbes are confronted with multiple barriers. Besides selective physical conditions, the epithelium is regularly replaced and covered with a protective mucus layer trapping immune molecules. Recent insights in host defense strategies show that the host selects the intestinal microbiota, particularly the mucosaâ€associated microbial community. In...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Obesity Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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