- What Causes Obesity? Answer May Affect Your Waistline Lindsey Konkel, LiveScience Contributor - LiveScience.com - 8 hrs ago
People's beliefs about what causes obesity may affect their waistlines, according to a new report. More »What Causes Obesity? Answer May Affect Your Waistline
People's beliefs about what causes obesity may affect their waistlines, according to a new report.
- Lawmakers float bill for Medicare to cover obesity treatment Yasmeen Abutaleb - Reuters - 22 hrs ago
By Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A day after the American Medical Association classified obesity as a disease, U.S. lawmakers introduced bipartisan bills in … More »Lawmakers float bill for Medicare to cover obesity treatment
By Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A day after the American Medical Association classified obesity as a disease, U.S. lawmakers introduced bipartisan bills in the Senate and House of Representatives that would require Medicare to cover more obesity treatment costs. ...
- Yes, Obesity Is a Disease (Op-Ed) Dr. Mitchell Roslin, Lenox Hill Hospital - LiveScience.com - 22 hrs ago
chief of obesity surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, holds several patents for the treatment … More »Yes, Obesity Is a Disease (Op-Ed)
chief of obesity surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, holds several patents for the treatment of obesity and designed a method for treating relapse after gastric bypass. Roslin has expertise in laparoscopic obesity surgery, …
- Viewpoint: Defining Obesity as a Disease May Do More Harm Than Good Maia Szalavitz - Time.com - Wed, Jun 19, 2013
The label is supposed to improve awareness and treatments for the condition, but similar proclamations about alcoholism and other addictions haven’t been so successful. … More »Viewpoint: Defining Obesity as a Disease May Do More Harm Than Good
The label is supposed to improve awareness and treatments for the condition, but similar proclamations about alcoholism and other addictions haven’t been so successful.
- U.S. doctor group votes to recognize obesity as a disease Nick Carey - Reuters - Wed, Jun 19, 2013
By Nick Carey CHICAGO (Reuters) - In order to fight what it described as an "obesity epidemic," the American Medical Association voted on Tuesday to recognize obesity … More »U.S. doctor group votes to recognize obesity as a disease
By Nick Carey CHICAGO (Reuters) - In order to fight what it described as an "obesity epidemic," the American Medical Association voted on Tuesday to recognize obesity as a disease and recommended a number of measures to fight it. The association voted on the measure at its annual meeting in Chicago. The AMA noted that obesity …
- WHO urges tougher food marketing rules to curb childhood obesity Kate Kelland - Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - The marketing of unhealthy foods to children has proven "disastrously effective", driving obesity by using cheap social media channels … More »WHO urges tougher food marketing rules to curb childhood obesity
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - The marketing of unhealthy foods to children has proven "disastrously effective", driving obesity by using cheap social media channels to promote fat-, salt- and sugar-laden foods, the World Health Organisation's Europe office said on Tuesday. The United Nations health agency called for …
- Adding Red Meat to Your Diet Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Alexandra Sifferlin - Time.com - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Loading up on burgers and deli meats may be tempting, but too much red meat could trigger metabolic changes that upset the body’s glucose balance. More »Adding Red Meat to Your Diet Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Loading up on burgers and deli meats may be tempting, but too much red meat could trigger metabolic changes that upset the body’s glucose balance.
- How a High Fat Diet Increases Alzheimer's Risk Rachael Rettner, LiveScience Senior Writer - LiveScience.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Diets high in saturated fat and sugar may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and a new study may explain why. More »How a High Fat Diet Increases Alzheimer's Risk
- High-Fat Diet May Increase Alzheimer's Risk Rachael Rettner, LiveScience Senior Writer - LiveScience.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Diets high in saturated fat and sugar may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and a new study may explain why. More »High-Fat Diet May Increase Alzheimer's Risk
- Company recalls weight loss supplements AP - Fri, Jun 14, 2013
A South Florida company is voluntarily recalling weight loss supplements called "JaDera" and "Xiyouji Qingzhi." Florida Dolphin Intertrade Corp. announced Friday that … More »Company recalls weight loss supplements
A South Florida company is voluntarily recalling weight loss supplements called "JaDera" and "Xiyouji Qingzhi." Florida Dolphin Intertrade Corp. announced Friday that these products ...
- New diet craze offers five days of feasting for two days of famine Constance Watson - Reuters - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
By Constance Watson LONDON (Reuters) - Forget abandoning carbohydrates or detoxing. The new dieting craze sweeping Britain and taking off in the United States lets people … More »New diet craze offers five days of feasting for two days of famine
By Constance Watson LONDON (Reuters) - Forget abandoning carbohydrates or detoxing. The new dieting craze sweeping Britain and taking off in the United States lets people eat whatever they like - but only five days a week. "The Fast Diet", also known as the 5:2 diet, is the brainchild of TV medical journalist Michael Mosley …
- At-home weight loss programs for kids lack evidence Kathryn Doyle - Reuters - Wed, Jun 12, 2013
By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Programs designed to prevent childhood obesity in the home don't affect kids' weight a year or more down the line, according … More »At-home weight loss programs for kids lack evidence
By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Programs designed to prevent childhood obesity in the home don't affect kids' weight a year or more down the line, according to a review of the evidence. But that conclusion comes from only a small number of available studies on the programs, and doesn't prove that such studies …
- Mom's obesity tied to higher risk of preemies Genevra Pittman - Reuters - Tue, Jun 11, 2013
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who are overweight or obese are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study from Sweden. … More »Mom's obesity tied to higher risk of preemies
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who are overweight or obese are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study from Sweden. Researchers found that link was strongest for babies born the earliest - between 22 and 27 weeks - and therefore most at risk of complications. "This …
- Phone apps help track pets' activity, nutrition Natasha Baker - Reuters - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
By Natasha Baker TORONTO (Reuters) - Dog and cat lovers have a new way to make sure their pets get plenty of exercise and nourishment: phone apps that track how much … More »Phone apps help track pets' activity, nutrition
By Natasha Baker TORONTO (Reuters) - Dog and cat lovers have a new way to make sure their pets get plenty of exercise and nourishment: phone apps that track how much an animal plays, runs, sleeps and eats. Whistle, an iPhone app and monitor worn on a dog's collar that was launched last week, measures an animal's activity …
- Plant-based diets take root in U.S. among athletes, exercisers Dorene Internicola - Reuters - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - For Brendan Brazier it all started with a smoothie. The former Ironman triathlete and ultra-marathon champion said he decided … More »Plant-based diets take root in U.S. among athletes, exercisers
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - For Brendan Brazier it all started with a smoothie. The former Ironman triathlete and ultra-marathon champion said he decided to change to a vegan diet as a high school athlete hoping to turn professional. "I knew I had to improve," Brazier explained in an interview. "I tried high …
- Crash diet tied to increased gallstone risk Kerry Grens - Reuters - Fri, Jun 7, 2013
By Kerry Grens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who go on an extremely low calorie diet are more likely to develop gallstones than people on a moderately low calorie … More »Crash diet tied to increased gallstone risk
By Kerry Grens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who go on an extremely low calorie diet are more likely to develop gallstones than people on a moderately low calorie diet, according to a new study. Dr. Michael Jensen, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, said dieters typically end up with similar weight loss in …
- Fat, Fiber in Diet Linked with Asthma Karen Rowan, Health Editor - LiveScience.com - Fri, Jun 7, 2013
People with asthma who eat a diet low in fat and high in fiber may be better off than those who eat less healthfully, a new study suggests. More »Fat, Fiber in Diet Linked with Asthma
People with asthma who eat a diet low in fat and high in fiber may be better off than those who eat less healthfully, a new study suggests.
- Weight loss drug Belviq gets overdue US launch MATTHEW PERRONE - AP - Fri, Jun 7, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arena Pharmaceuticals says its weight loss drug Belviq will be available to U.S. patients beginning next week, nearly a year after the drug was officially … More »Weight loss drug Belviq gets overdue US launch
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arena Pharmaceuticals says its weight loss drug Belviq will be available to U.S. patients beginning next week, nearly a year after the drug was officially approved by federal regulators.
- World Bank says poor nations to boost spending on nutrition Reuters - Fri, Jun 7, 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world's poorest nations are set to nearly triple spending on nutrition programs for mothers and children over the next two years to help cope … More »World Bank says poor nations to boost spending on nutrition
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world's poorest nations are set to nearly triple spending on nutrition programs for mothers and children over the next two years to help cope with volatile food prices, the World Bank said on Thursday. The Washington-based global development lender said its direct funds for nutrition programs …
- With big U.S. pork buy and diet shift, China now asks: "Where's the beef?" Dominique Patton and Niu Shuping - Reuters - Wed, Jun 5, 2013
By Dominique Patton and Niu Shuping DACHANG, China (Reuters) - With more money in their pockets, millions of Chinese are seeking a richer diet and switching to beef, … More »With big U.S. pork buy and diet shift, China now asks: "Where's the beef?"
By Dominique Patton and Niu Shuping DACHANG, China (Reuters) - With more money in their pockets, millions of Chinese are seeking a richer diet and switching to beef, driving imports to record levels and sending local meat firms abroad to scout for potential acquisition targets among beef farmers and processors. The need …
- New research points to turning point in human diet Laura Zuckerman - Reuters - Tue, Jun 4, 2013
By Laura Zuckerman (Reuters) - Human ancestors in Africa about 3.4 million years ago expanded their diets beyond the leaves and fruits preferred by most primates and … More »New research points to turning point in human diet
By Laura Zuckerman (Reuters) - Human ancestors in Africa about 3.4 million years ago expanded their diets beyond the leaves and fruits preferred by most primates and began eating grasses and grass-like plants, setting the stage for expanded habitats, according to new research. The research, by University of Utah geochemist …
- Obesity surgery-diabetes study shows pros and cons LINDSEY TANNER - AP - Tue, Jun 4, 2013
CHICAGO (AP) — Obesity surgery worked much better at reducing and even reversing diabetes than medication and lifestyle changes in one of the most rigorous studies of … More »Obesity surgery-diabetes study shows pros and cons
CHICAGO (AP) — Obesity surgery worked much better at reducing and even reversing diabetes than medication and lifestyle changes in one of the most rigorous studies of its kind. But the researchers and others warn that possible serious complications need to be considered.
- Vegetarian diet tied to fewer deaths over time Andrew M. Seaman - Reuters - Mon, Jun 3, 2013
By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who limit how much meat they eat and stick to mostly fruits and vegetables are less likely to die over any particular … More »Vegetarian diet tied to fewer deaths over time
By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who limit how much meat they eat and stick to mostly fruits and vegetables are less likely to die over any particular period of time, according to a new study. "I think this adds to the evidence showing the possible beneficial effect of vegetarian diets in the prevention …
- Want to Live Longer? Eat a Plant-Based Diet Christopher Wanjek, LiveScience Bad Medicine Columnist - LiveScience.com - Mon, Jun 3, 2013
To stave off death by a few extra years, a vegetarian diet appears to be superior to a non-vegetarian one, according to results of a study of more than 73,000 people … More »Want to Live Longer? Eat a Plant-Based Diet
To stave off death by a few extra years, a vegetarian diet appears to be superior to a non-vegetarian one, according to results of a study of more than 73,000 people published today (June 3) in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
- No science behind blood-type diets Kathryn Doyle - Reuters - Thu, May 30, 2013
By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - They are a fad that refuses to fade, but no solid evidence exists to show whether or not eating plans tailored to ABO blood … More »No science behind blood-type diets
By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - They are a fad that refuses to fade, but no solid evidence exists to show whether or not eating plans tailored to ABO blood types promote health, say Belgian researchers who tried their best to find some. After sifting through the scientific literature, researchers identified …
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