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Obese Dieters Share Success Strategies
TUESDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) — Many obese Americans who try to lose weight are successful, at least short-term, using traditional methods, according to a new study. See the original post: Obese Dieters Share Success Strategies Read More →
Obesity in pregnancy linked to autism
Mothers who are obese or have diabetes during pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with autism or other developmental delays, said a US study published on Monday. More: Obesity in pregnancy linked to autism Read More →
US warns of cancer-agent in Japan weight loss pills
The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers not to take a product called “Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills” because they contain a suspected cancer-causing agent. More here: US warns of cancer-agent in Japan weight loss pills Read More →
Obesity drugs need heart studies, U.S. advisers say
SILVER SPRING, Maryland (Reuters) – Heart safety studies should be required for new obesity drugs, U.S. drug advisers said on Thursday, possibly adding a new hurdle to the drugs’ approval. An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted 17-6 that regulators should make companies conduct heart impact studies in order to sell their drugs in the United States, even if clinical... [Read more]
Weight loss, exercise improve mobility in diabetes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Losing weight and improving fitness may ward off some of the mobility problems that older overweight people with type 2 diabetes often face, according to a new study. The lifestyle changes helped mobile people stay that way and eased severe mobility problems in others, at least over the short term. Lead author W. Jack Rejeski from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem,... [Read more]
Obesity Rates Rise Among Mexican-Americans: Report
WEDNESDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) — The obesity rate among Mexican-American adults aged 20 to 74 increased from about 21 percent to nearly 35 percent between 1982 and 2006, a new federal report reveals. Here is the original post: Obesity Rates Rise Among Mexican-Americans: Report Read More →
U.S. ponders heart safety trials for obesity drugs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. health regulators are asking for advice on whether, and when, heart safety studies should be required for new obesity drugs, possibly adding a new hurdle on their path to approval. An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will discuss this week whether regulators should mandate such trials before the drugs can be marketed in the United States. … Go... [Read more]
Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes
MONDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — A new international analysis comparing weight-loss procedures to standard diabetes treatments contends that surgery is more effective at helping people combat type 2 diabetes. Go here to read the rest: Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes Read More →
U.S. Underestimates Long-Term Costs of Obesity, Experts Say
WEDNESDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) — The costs of the obesity epidemic to the United States and the economic value of curbing it are not captured fully by current methods, according to a new report. View post: U.S. Underestimates Long-Term Costs of Obesity, Experts Say Read More →
Calories In Banana Is Less Than Its Nutritional Content.
People in our generation love to eat, whether it’s because of our hectic lifestyles or our entertainment driven culture. Also, most foods today are engineered to be bigger and to satisfy people more and that’s why there is an increase in overweight people. This issue today cannot be easily prevented because of the amount of calories that the foods presently have. Fortunately there is a growing... [Read more]