Obesity in the News

A Little Weight Loss Inspiration

Jul 2, 2009

When I had cable a few years ago, VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club was a guilty pleasure and I loved Dr. Ian Smith! I’m not sure if Celebrity Fit Club is still on the air, but Dr. Ian has definitely kept himself busy helping people, especially people of color, lose weight and get healthy…
Source: ChicagoNow.com

Getting children outside is healthy and important

Jul 2, 2009

During the summers when I was a boy roaming the Kansas countryside, staying inside and playing video games was the furthest thing from my mind. Then again, that was 40 years ago, and I don’t think they’d been invented yet…
Source: Times Record News

Obesity Epidemic Increases, Mississippi Weighs in as Heaviest State

Jul 2, 2009

Adult obesity rates increased in 23 states and did not decrease in a single state in the past year, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America 2009, a report released today by the…
Source: DentalPlans.com

Smart Snacking to Combat Obesity

Jul 2, 2009

Obesity rates in adults increased in 23 states and didn’t decrease in a single state over the past year, according to this report released today by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation…
Source: U.S. News

Data confirm long-term effects of bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes

Jul 1, 2009

The positive, long-term impact on the resolution of type 2 diabetes following bariatric surgery was confirmed in two studies presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery…
Source: Endocrine Today

Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.

Jul 1, 2009

The rates of adult obesity in the United States increased in 23 states during the past year and did not decrease in any state…
Source: Forbes.com

Study Indicates Support Group Attendance Improves Post-Surgical Weight Loss

Jul 1, 2009

Major scientific contributors within the bariatric and psychiatric industries publicized the results of a recent study demonstrating that LAP-BAND(R) patients who regularly attend support groups experience considerably higher rates of post-surgical weight loss…
Source: Ereleases.com

6 easy weight loss tips

Jun 30, 2009

Most weight loss efforts focus on eliminating, reducing, and depriving the body of high calorie tasty foods. No wonder weight losses are evidentially replaced by even more weight gains. It is just not part of human nature to deprive the body…
Source: Examiner.com

Is Losing Weight Harder As You Get Older?

Jun 29, 2009

I used to be able to drop weight fast. Now, it’s a struggle. Why?…
Source: MSN Health & Fitness

Why Industry May Back Limits on Junk Food in Schools

Jun 29, 2009

The food and beverage industries are coming around to support some efforts in Washington to limit the sale of junk food in school vending machines, the Washington Post suggests. There are a few reasons for the shift…
Source: The Wall Street Journal Blogs

Smart breakfast choices for weight loss

Jun 28, 2009

When you start your day off right with good nutrition, your body’s metabolism gets a boost, burning more calories throughout the day. That’s a good thing when you are trying to lose weight…
Source: The Examiner

How to combine food for weight loss

Jun 27, 2009

To lose weight successfully one must diet and exercise. Diet means eating healthy foods frequently in a way that causes you to lose weight…
Source: The Examiner

Win the weight loss battle

Jun 27, 2009

Losing weight can vastly improve your health and your way of life. You can feel an improvement even just losing 10% of your body weight. Long-term weight loss can benefit you in many ways such as…
Source: The Examiner

40 percent of diabetics in remission after gastric banding

Jun 26, 2009

As bariatric surgeries have become more common, health plans have waffled as to whether it makes financial sense to pay for them. Now, there’s a study suggesting that, yet again, the longer-term…
Source: FierceHealthcare.com

Gastric Bypass Linked to Abnormal Glucose Tolerance

Jun 26, 2009

Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery often have undiagnosed glucose abnormalities that can lead to bad eating habits and regained weight, a small clinical study suggests…
Source: Med Page Today

Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Reduces Women’s Cancer Risk

Jun 26, 2009

The incidence of obesity continues to rise dramatically and the diseases which can occur due to obesity are becoming increasingly prevalent. Excessive weight increases the likelihood of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes…
Source: HealthNews

Three Simple and Healthy Weight Loss Tips to Lose Weight

Jun 26, 2009

Healthy weight loss tips help you actually achieve your weight loss goals without adversely affecting your health. Registered dietitian, Jayson Hunter reveals some of the simplest yet most effective healthy weight loss tips…
Source: TransWorldNews

Michelle Obama On America’s Obesity Problem

Jun 25, 2009

Michelle Obama, First Lady of America and wife of President Barack Obama has been launching her own healthy eating drive in America and has warned about the negative health impact of obesity. Michelle who was interviewed by ABC News said…
Source: UKmedix.com

Like Mother, Like Baby, Obesity Surgery Benefits Both

Jun 24, 2009

Bariatric surgery before pregnancy significantly improves an obese woman’s chances of giving birth to children who don’t have obesity-related metabolic disorders, according to a study reported here…
Source: Med Page Today

Weight Loss and Nutrition

Jun 24, 2009

There are many that claim to have found the secret to burning fat or getting 6-pack abs. Drugstore magazine covers are speckled with ads that read “walk off the pounds”, “fat burning foods”, and “7 ways to a sexy waistline”…
Source: Examiner.com

Weight-Loss Surgery Safe, Effective Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

Jun 24, 2009

Not only does one of the largest studies on bariatric surgery find the procedure to be as safe as other routine surgeries, two other studies confirm that it also appears to stave off diabetes for the long term…
Source: Forbes.com

Yoga and weight loss

Jun 24, 2009

While not a “sport,” yoga is a great way to you lose weight and/or provide a gentle entry back into movement for those who have been sedentary. Yoga will also help you stave off bone loss, build lean muscle tissue and—yes—burn calories…
Source: Examiner.com

A Call to Allow More People to Undergo Bariatric Surgery

Jun 23, 2009

A surgeon who has been at the forefront of exploring bariatric surgery as a potentially curative treatment for type 2 diabetes is calling for it to be made accessible to more people. Francesco A. Rubino, MD, is the chief of gastrointestinal metabolic surgery at…
Source: Diabetes Health

Can’t Stop Eating? For Some People, Obesity Is Not a Simple Failure of Self-Control.

Jun 23, 2009

Imagine feeling hungry — starving, even — all the time, no matter how much you eat. So hungry that you would shoplift, sneak, steal or secretly order takeout food to sate your appetite, without regard for consequences…
Source: Science Daily

Top 6 tips for weight loss

Jun 23, 2009

Weight loss is all about eating less and exercising more, right? Not necessarily. Even though the intake and burning of calories is a key factor in weight management, it’s not always the solution to weight loss…
Source: The Examiner

Weight-loss surgery cuts cancer risks in women

Jun 23, 2009

Weight-loss surgery may help obese women lower their risk of developing cancer, Swedish researchers said on Tuesday…
Source: Reuters

What Is The Risk Of Obesity While Taking Antidepressant Drugs?

Jun 23, 2009

Cross-sectional studies have reported an association between major depressive episode (MDE) and obesity. The objective of this longitudinal analysis was to determine whether MDE increase the risk of…
Source: Science Daily

Childhood Obesity Increases Early Signs Of Cardiovascular Disease

Jun 22, 2009

Being obese may raise a child’s future risk of heart disease and stroke. A new study found that the unhealthy consequences of excess body fat start very early…
Source: VOA News

How Obesity Increases The Risk For Diabetes

Jun 22, 2009

Obesity is probably the most important factor in the development of insulin resistance, but science’s understanding of the chain of events is still spotty. Now, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have filled…
Source: Science Daily

The secret to real weight loss is real changes

Jun 22, 2009

Myth: It’s best to avoid carbohydrates because they cause weight gain. Reality: Eating more calories than you expend causes weight gain. As a nation, we are simply eating too much food, from all sources…
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The key to lasting weight loss

Jun 21, 2009

Fitness is an empowerment tool,” says Jillian Michaels, famed fitness coach on NBC’s series “The Biggest Loser” and author of, most recently, “Master Your Metabolism.”…
Source: USAweekend.com

5 motivational reasons to stay in the weight loss game

Jun 19, 2009

Summer’s in full swing which means lots of fun in the sun! If you’re like most people around here, you probably started some sort of diet and exercise regimen to help get ready for the “season of skimpy clothing”…
Source: The Examiner.com

Patients who underwent Roux-en-Y had nearly double the risk for kidney stones

Jun 19, 2009

“Our study confirms that bariatric surgery - Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, specifically - is associated with an increased risk of both the diagnosis of a kidney stone, as well as a surgical procedure to remove a kidney stone…
Source: Endocrine Today

Is there a superfood for weight loss?

Jun 18, 2009

The search for the one miracle food or group of “superfoods” that guarantee effortless weight loss spans the Internet. Just googling “superfoods” yields over 100 million hits…
Source: The Examiner

Sugary drinks cause more than just obesity

Jun 18, 2009

USA TODAY’s coverage of a potential soda tax highlights the link between soda consumption and obesity, but there is another soda-driven health problem that is just as prevalent: tooth decay among children…
Source: USA Today

Calcium and Weight Loss

Jun 17, 2009

Dietary supplementation with 1,500 mg of elemental calcium for two years had no statistically or clinically significant effects on weight in overweight and obese adults…
Source: Natural Products Insider

Mom’s Crusade Against Sweets in the Classroom

Jun 17, 2009

One Manhattan mom’s battle to prevent her children from getting junk food has turned into a food war between parent and school…
Source: ABC News

Stress the enemy of weight loss

Jun 17, 2009

Nothing sabotages weight loss like stress. When feeling stressed, the cravings get out of control quickly…
Source: The Examiner

Prevent childhood obesity by promoting activity!

Jun 16, 2009

With childhood obesity rates on the rise, parents and educators are desperately seeking a solution to the problem. While it seems wise and necessary to teach kids about nutrition and calorie reduction, experts suggest…
Source: The Examiner

Weight loss success tip of the week

Jun 16, 2009

Adapting a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be as challenging as you think. If you want to develop healthy habits that will last, then start by making small, gradual changes…
Source: The Examiner

Bariatric Surgery May Lead to Back Pain Improvements

Jun 15, 2009

The substantial weight loss resulting from bariatric surgery may be associated with moderate improvements in pre-existing low back pain in the following year, according to…
Source: Modern Medicine

Carnie Wilson welcomes baby girl #2

Jun 15, 2009

Carnie Wilson, best known as a member of 1990s group Wilson Phillips, and her husband Rob Bonfiglio announced the birth of their daughter, Luciana Bella. Luciana was born on Friday, June 12 and weighed in at 6 lbs., 5 oz., according to People Magazine…
Source: The Examiner

Kid Goes Into McDonald’s and Orders … Yogurt?

Jun 15, 2009

The eating habits of American children appear to be shifting. And for a change, the news is good…
Source: The New York Times

Vitamin D connected to weight loss

Jun 15, 2009

New research by University of Minnesota assistant professor of medicine Shalamar Sibley, MD, MPH, showed an increased intake of Vitamin D may improve weight loss…
Source: MNDaily.com

Weight loss basics: Getting started

Jun 15, 2009

You are overweight and tired. You get winded walking up a flight of stairs. Your clothes are tighter than they should be and they feel like they are getting smaller. You realize that your weight is much higher than it should. Now what…
Source: KTNV.com

Hanover woman looking for new lease on life with surgery

Jun 12, 2009

Michelle McLead has had problems with her weight all her life. “It really started in my late teens,” she says. Sitting on the porch of her Hanover home, she takes a deep breath. “Now, I weigh 323 pounds…
Source: The Post

High fiber foods for natural weight loss

Jun 12, 2009

Oprah Winfrey often features Dr. Oz on her show talking about high fiber foods for a healthy diet and natural weight loss. During one program, Dr. Oz described an experiment where a group of people ate 11 pounds of raw fruits and vegetables…
Source: The Examiner

Obesity, depression often occur together

Jun 12, 2009

A study confirms obesity and depression often occur together, even in children, U.S. researchers said in a statement…
Source: UPI.com

Portion size is critical to weight loss

Jun 12, 2009

With the large portions that are served at restaurants it’s hard to know to visualize what size a healthy portion should be. Even the salads are enormous these days. The most important step you can…
Source: The Examiner

Release Limiting Beliefs For Weight Loss

Jun 12, 2009

Many of us live with self-imposed limiting beliefs. These limiting beliefs hold us back. They keep us from reaching our full potential and our optimal healthy body…
Source: Empowher.com

Davison man loses 250 pounds in 16 months through surgery, exercise

Jun 11, 2009

Brian Dunaway looks at pictures of himself weighing almost 500 pounds and admits he never realized how big he was…
Source: The Davison Index

Might Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Fractures?

Jun 11, 2009

Having bariatric surgery to induce weight loss might put a person at greater risk for broken bones, a new study says…
Source: Forbes.com

Tips to keeping kids active on summer break

Jun 11, 2009

School’s out! School’s out! The kids are thrilled and the parents are scratching their heads trying to figure out how to keep the kids busy and occupied for 9-12 weeks. With childhood obesity being such a grave concern today…
Source: The Examiner

Surgeon Generals weigh in on child obesity

Jun 10, 2009

With one-in-five children in the United States considered obese, this generation may be sicker and die younger than their parents. This would be the first time in national history that…
Source: Flesh and Stone

U.S. chain menus could soon start counting calories

Jun 10, 2009

Large U.S. chain restaurants, criticized for their role in the country’s obesity epidemic, agreed on Wednesday to support legislation that would require them to disclose calories on their menus…
Source: Reuters

The growing danger of childhood obesity

Jun 9, 2009

Everyone who has been following the news stories about the H1N1 virus, better known as the swine flu, is now familiar with what a potential epidemic can do. Our community, along with the entire United States, is facing another…
Source: TimesBulletin.com

Childhood: Obesity Linked to Sleep Disorder

Jun 8, 2009

Childhood obesity may have yet another dangerous consequence: disordered breathing during sleep. Researchers had 700 children spend a night in a sleep lab where they were evaluated using a polysomnograph…
Source: The New York Times

Races Differ in Rates of Sleep-Related Obesity

Jun 8, 2009

People who get too little sleep are at risk for obesity, and for blacks the risk is greater than for whites, New York researchers have found…
Source: U.S. News

Top Three Healthy Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work!

Jun 8, 2009

Healthy weight loss tips are supposed to help you lose weight in a healthy way without compromising your overall health. Registered dietician, Jayson Hunter reveals some of the most effective healthy weight loss tips to help you…
Source: TransWorldNews.com

Obesity lowers efficiency of asthma drugs

Jun 6, 2009

While it is believed that obesity worsens the severity of asthma, a new study says it interferes with the medication used to manage the chronic condition…
Source: PressTV

Words of weight-loss wisdom, and why dieters backslide

Jun 6, 2009

There are hundreds of weigh-loss “rules,” but here are a few facts. Dr. Robert Baron is the director of the Weight Management Program at the University of California, San Francisco, the U.C. system’s flagship campus for health and medical studies…
Source: CalorieLab

Lowering Risk For Heart Disease—The Leading Cause Of Death For American Females—Can Start With A Heartfelt Moment

Jun 5, 2009

Until last year, actress Caitlin Van Zandt of “Guiding Light” and “The Sopranos” was one of the 35 million obese women in the United States, causing her to also be one of the 41 million women in this country living with or at risk of heart disease…
Source: Women’s Health

Weight loss tips for diabetics

Jun 5, 2009

The extra 10-15 pounds is always the hardest to lose, right? Drink more water…eat less sweets….you’ve heard all these things before, but do they really apply to you? Are they really true for diabetics? Read the following tips to help you…
Source: Examiner.com

Improving mom’s nutrition may help prevent child obesity

Jun 4, 2009

A new study finds improving a mother’s eating habits could help prevent obesity in her children…
Source: Bartlesville Live

New procedure for obesity surgery - enter through mouth, no scars

Jun 4, 2009

A new kind of obesity surgery without any cuts in the abdomen is being tested in small experimental groups. In this surgery the stomach is stapled by means of a tube that has been put down the throat of the patient. Preliminary results…
Source: Examiner.com

Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients

Jun 3, 2009

Advanced technique is said to reduce post-op pain and scarring. A scarless surgical technique shows promise in procedures such as weight-loss surgery and gallbladder and appendix removal, suggest several studies…
Source: Forbes.com

Teens, Young Adults With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Have Carotid Artery Abnormalities

Jun 3, 2009

Adolescents and young adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus have significantly greater carotid intima-media thickness and carotid artery stiffness than their lean counterparts, according to the results of a new study…
Source: Medscape Today

Top 10 mistakes people make for weight loss

Jun 3, 2009

Summer can be a great time to work on weight loss when lighter foods and outdoor activity appeal. It also can be a time of vacations and parties with lots of tempting food (and lots of sitting activity)…
Source: THonline.com

Weight lifting might benefit weight loss

Jun 1, 2009

For the last decade or so, the exercise science literature has consistently been suggesting that resistance training is independently beneficial for losing and maintaining body weight…
Source: Coloradoan.com

With weight-loss surgery, type of insurance counts

Jun 1, 2009

People with private health insurance lose more weight after having weight-loss surgery than those covered by the Medicare health insurance program for the elderly and disabled…
Source: Reuters

Investigating Diabetes Surgery

May 29, 2009

Scientists have found that weight-loss surgery has a dramatic effect on type 2 diabetes and can even eliminate symptoms. Now, researchers are attempting to find out what is behind this diabetes “cure” and are…
Source: ScienceLine.org

Menu Labeling in Maine Is a Common Sense Approach to Obesity Prevention

May 29, 2009

Across the country there is growing support for laws and regulations requiring chain restaurants to post nutrition information and more specifically, calories on the menu and menu boards…
Source: The Exception

New obesity program focuses on kids

May 29, 2009

Northeastern University, the Boston Red Sox and Children’s Hospital Boston recently launched a pilot pro-gram to prevent childhood obesity. The community-based initiative will engage parents and child care provid-ers…
Source: Jamaica Plain Gazette

Obesity is growing global health concern

May 29, 2009

Obesity resulting from a sedentary lifestyle is seen by experts as a threat to human health and well-being. The following are facts about obesity in the United States and around the world…
Source: Reuters

Updated guidelines for pregnancy and weight gain are largely unchanged

May 29, 2009

More than 60% of U.S. women of childbearing age are overweight or obese — a significant increase from 20 years ago. And recent studies strongly suggest that either too much or too little nutrition in utero can increase…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Doctors’ Prescriptions For Exercise

May 28, 2009

Many people do not exercise enough, even though they know they should. One incentive might just come from the doctor. Recent studies show that a written prescription for exercise helps motivate people to get moving…
Source: VOA News

Pregnancy Weight-Gain Guidelines Updated to Reflect More Obese Moms

May 28, 2009

Obese women should only gain between 11 and 20 pounds when they become pregnant, according to updated guidelines from the Institute of Medicine…
Source: ABC News

Eat to lose: Weight loss more successful with balanced diet

May 27, 2009

On a drastic diet? Eat, says nutrition expert Liz Freitick. “It may sound illogical. But you should actually eat to lose weight instead of starving yourself by extreme dieting,” says Freitick…
Source: Estacada News

Obesity, Diabetes Damage Young Arteries

May 27, 2009

Teenagers and young adults who are obese or have type 2 diabetes show signs of artery damage that may increase their risk of heart attack and stroke later in life…
Source: EmaxHealth

Weight loss about mind, expert says

May 27, 2009

If only losing weight were as easy as exercising more and eating less. But there’s another factor that may be the most important, according to celebrity personal trainer Bob Greene…
Source: MySanAntonio.com

Russ L’HommeDieu: ‘Think better, eat better, move better’

May 26, 2009

The tenth profile in Dropping LBs, our biweekly feature highlighting weight-loss success stories, is Russ L’HommeDieu, a 42-year-old “betternesss coach” from Cutchogue…
Source: Newsday.com

Sleep apnea tied to diabetes, obesity

May 26, 2009

About 87% of obese patients with type 2 diabetes have undiagnosed sleep apnea, which can lead to serious medical consequences, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Sleep apnea is…
Source: USA Today

Speciality surgery may help morbidly obese

May 26, 2009

A relatively new medical specialty, bariatrics offers help for those who are morbidly obese. The American Association of Bariatric Surgery defines the morbidly obese as those with a body mass index of 40 or above…
Source: SouthtownStar

Yo-yo dieting can be the toughest bounce of all

May 26, 2009

When actress Kirstie Alley went public with the fact that she has regained all the weight she lost so publicly several years ago, many people who have been yo-yo dieters saw themselves in her story…
Source: USA Today

Kennewick man wins TOPS award after bariatric surgery

May 24, 2009

When Everett Webb was taken to the hospital by ambulance early last year, doctors told him they could find no cause for his disorientation and weakness. The only problem they did find was his weight: He weighed 425 pounds…
Source: The News Tribune

Among Obese Diabetics, Sleep Apnea May Be Common

May 22, 2009

Study finds, though, that disorder often goes undiagnosed. People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes often have undiagnosed sleep apnea as well, a new study has found. In fact, of the 306 participants in the study…
Source: Forbes.com

Couple lost and gained

May 22, 2009

Kimberly M. Garza has resized her engagement ring two times since 2007. When her fiancé, Brandon J. Cortez, proposed to her in December 2007, she was 180 pounds — almost 50 pounds heavier than she…
Source: Caller.com

New Direction Needed For Obesity Research, Health Expert Claims

May 21, 2009

Most of the current obesity research is not proving helpful in finding solutions to the growing international epidemic, according to a Deakin University public health expert…
Source: Science Daily

Sleep Apnea Widely Undiagnosed Among Obese Type 2 Diabetics, Study Suggests

May 21, 2009

Sleep apnea has long been known to be associated with obesity. But a new study published in the June issue of Diabetes Care finds that the disorder is widely undiagnosed among obese individuals with type 2 diabetes…
Source: Science Daily

Waltz yourself thin

May 21, 2009

Bored by the treadmill, elliptical or stationery bike and looking for a new, exciting way to get in shape? South Jersey physician Robert Foss-Morgan, D.O., has some great advice: Dance…
Source: PhillyBurbs.com

‘Lap-Band’ surgery offers weight-loss help

May 21, 2009

Two years ago, Patricia Kling thought she might not live to see her grandchildren grow up. Her weight, a problem all her life, had reached 286 pounds. Her back hurt. Her hips and knees hurt. “My weight was definitely starting to…
Source: EnterpriseNews.com

Healthy eating involves moderation, sensible choices

May 20, 2009

One of the first things dietitian Shawna Hunt tells her clients is that no foods should be off-limits. “There aren’t any bad foods out there,” she says. “The saying is true: ‘Deprivation and forbidden always equals attraction…
Source: Canada.com

Woman Loses 255 lbs to Stay Alive

May 20, 2009

Suzanne Dale can now fit her whole body into one leg of the size 36 jeans she used to wear all the time. “These were tight. I could barely get these on,” she says as she proudly shows off the old pants…
Source: WKBW.com

New Research on Childhood Obesity by Mintel

May 19, 2009

When it comes to childhood obesity, what or who is to blame? Food, fitness or family? New research from Mintel — a leading global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence — shows today’s parents aren’t sure…
Source: The Gourmet Retailer

What Role Do Beverages Play in a Healthy Diet?

May 17, 2009

Depending on what you read and who you listen to, you might be convinced that the only beverage people need to drink is water. The most basic line of reasoning for this belief is that since body weight is…
Source: HealthNewsDigest.com

Does more fiber mean more weight loss?

May 16, 2009

Fiber supplements and foods with added fiber advertise the possibility of easier weight loss and fewer hunger pangs. But these products note that such statements have not been evaluated by…
Source: CalorieLab.com

Prolonged sitting could lead to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity

May 16, 2009

Hate it when the TV remote is not around and you’ve to stand up to change channels? Well, it’s time you start loving the practice, for experts have said that long periods of sitting down…
Source: DailyIndia.com

Oprah says goodbye to Dr. Oz, shares weight loss success stories

May 15, 2009

For the past five years, Dr. Mehmet Oz has been regularly appearing on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” to share the latest health news and information, encourage people to…
Source: CalorieLab

Counting Their Losses

May 14, 2009

Debbi and Michael Stern have a huge weight off their shoulders — and everywhere else. The Reisterstown couple, both 37, have together lost almost 240 pounds in the past year as a result of gastric bypass surgery and accompanying lifestyle changes…
Source: ExploreBaltimoreCounty.com

Down 140 lbs., mom, 48, is oldest ‘Loser’ ever

May 13, 2009

She’s not even half the person she used to be, and Helen Phillips couldn’t be more thrilled. After losing a record 140 pounds, the 48-year-old housewife from Sterling Heights, Mich., won $250,000, a new life and the title of “Biggest Loser…
Source: MSNBC.com

Weight Loss and Sleep

May 13, 2009

Researchers already know what sleep deprivation can do. Sleep too little, and you’ll feel washed out and tired the next day. But does the actual mechanism of sleep, when you get enough, help you lose weight…
Source: WRCBTV.com

Why a calorie isn’t just a calorie

May 13, 2009

Fiber, fat, sugar, and water content make all the difference…
Source: The Boston Globe

Weight Loss and Food Relationships

May 11, 2009

Weight loss seems to be easy enough: eat less and move more, right? If it were as simple as this equation, there wouldn’t be so many people who struggle with their weight…
Source: Examiner.com

6 Simple Fat Loss Tips: Shed Those Pounds

May 9, 2009

Weight loss is on one hand rather simple … if you follow some basic tips, the pounds can and will melt away. 6 Simple Diet Tips that will help you shed those pounds …
Source: Beliefnet.com

Augusta woman gets new lease on life after losing more than 400 pounds

May 7, 2009

Five years ago, MTV told the story of an Augusta woman who weighed nearly 600 pounds. They followed her journey as she went through gastric bypass surgery. “I really can’t believe these were my pants,” said Amy Williams…
Source: NBCAugusta.com

Struggle with Weight Loss

May 7, 2009

I sat down today to write my typical article about weight loss motivation, weight loss recipes, setting realistic weight loss goals, among other weight loss topics however I changed my mind. I decided not to pass on great weight loss advice instead I decided to get you to get real about your weight loss…
Source: Alternative Health Journal

Weight Bias in Healthcare: An Important Clinical Concern

May 7, 2009

Despite increased attention to the obesity epidemic, little has been done to address the bias, prejudice, and discrimination that obese children and adults face every day. Weight bias is prevalent in our society, but it often goes unnoticed and ignored…
Source: Medscape Today

Cape students will take steps toward fighting obesity

May 6, 2009

Teachers on the Cape are telling their students to take a hike today. Students at several Cape elementary schools are participating in the Massachusetts Walk to School Day, sponsored by the MassRIDES Safe Routes to School program…
Source: Cape Code Times

No child left inside

May 6, 2009

As a society, we are raising the first generation of Americans to grow up disconnected from nature. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the steps that got us here are easily traced…
Source: Mother Nature Network

Lifestyle changes key to weight loss and renewed vigour

May 5, 2009

It took a near-fatal heart attack to convince Ion Aimers to change his life. “I was actually dead when they found me” in April 2008, says the “big cheese” of…
Source: Canada.com

Obesity and the Fastness of Food

May 5, 2009

On Monday, in posting some of the data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Society at a Glance report, I noted that the French spent the most time per day eating, but had one of the lowest obesity…
Source: The New York Times

Calorie Restriction Causes Temporal Changes In Liver Metabolism

May 4, 2009

Moderate calorie restriction causes temporal changes in the liver and skeletal muscle metabolism, whereas moderate weight loss affects muscle, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the…
Source: Science Daily

Obese children more likely to have allergies

May 4, 2009

Obese children and adolescents are 26 percent more likely to have some kind of allergy, especially to food, U.S. researchers said on Monday. They said it is not clear from the study if obesity causes allergies…
Source: Reuters.UK

Accountant saves cash, calories by cooking at home

May 3, 2009

Mitchell Krzyzek, 34, of Seekonk, Mass., remembers the day he decided to lose his extra weight once and for all. It was Dec. 30, 2007, and he and his wife were at home eating takeout food from Wendy’s. “I bought a…
Source: USA Today

Local man finds support after loss of 154 pounds

May 2, 2009

Joe Henderson breathes a little easier these days. It’s been more than a year since he underwent a sleeve gastrectomy in Dallas and 154 pounds later, Joe can feel the difference…
Source: ReporterNews.com

Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries

May 2, 2009

The bones and muscles of the lower body appear to be more vulnerable to injury in obese children than their lighter peers, a new study suggests. The study analyzed the weight and injuries of kids who visited a children’s hospital’s…
Source: AJC

New bariatric surgery approach benefits patients

May 1, 2009

A Mooresville bariatric surgeon is working to reduce the number of scars his patients receive during a weight-loss procedure known as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy…
Source: Mooresville Tribune

Bill to expel junk food from schools

Apr 30, 2009

Sens. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, have introduced legislation requiring nutrition standards for food sold in school vending machines…
Source: UPI.com

Woman’s decision to undergo gastric bypass changes her life

Apr 30, 2009

Corinna Van Hine’s moments of reckoning with her weight were mounting. At 30, she was out of breath when she walked with her husband, often avoiding hills…
Source: PennLive.com

Experts say don’t be discouraged by weight loss plateau

Apr 29, 2009

It happens to everyone. You’re exercising to lose extra weight or tone up and suddenly you hit a wall. “There have been times where I continually doing one exercise and then you just stop seeing the results…
Source: News 10 Now

Simple, inexpensive, effective weight loss

Apr 29, 2009

Summer is approaching, children will be out of school, and parents can have more control over what their children eat and drink. No longer is childhood (or adult) obesity a joking matter…
Source: The Sun-Times

The battle against obesity must begin in childhood

Apr 29, 2009

Childhood obesity is at an all-time high in North America. Researchers believe that an early start on physical activity is the only way to keep kids fit and healthy as they reach adulthood…
Source: Canada.com

Are artificial sweeteners beneficial for weight loss?

Apr 28, 2009

Recently I caught a segment on the Today Show in which dietitian Joy Bauer discussed the different artificial sweeteners on the market, their potency compared with sugar, and their role in weight loss…
Source: Examiner.com

Detox Your Brain for Weight Loss & Success

Apr 28, 2009

Do you want to increase your success with weight loss and other goals? Detox your brain. In a world where wellness is a billion dollar industry, it should be safe to say the importance of detoxing your body is common knowledge…
Source: Empowher.com

Radical Weight Loss Surgery

Apr 28, 2009

Like millions of men and women across the country, Carol has been struggling with her weight for decades. At 5’2” and 287 pounds, this 60-year-old woman is one of the 15 million Americans considered morbidly obese…
Source: Oprah.com

As Health Reform Takes Shape, Leading Medical and Public Health Organizations Join Effort to Keep Obesity Front and Center

Apr 27, 2009

Eight medical groups, public health associations and obesity experts joined the Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance today as the organization accelerates outreach to public and private sector decision makers grappling with the high costs of weight-related health conditions –such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease…
Source: STOP Obesity Alliance

Genetics of Obesity Syndromes

Apr 27, 2009

Never before in history has there been such an abundance of energy-rich, highly processed foodstuffs. However, the price of progress is beginning to be felt among more Westernized populations with seemingly…
Source: Oxford University Press USA

Obesity becoming U.S. civil rights issue for some

Apr 27, 2009

Kate Harding has spent most of her life on one diet or another, losing weight but always gaining it back. Determined to improve her quality of life, she joined a fast-growing group of anti-dieting activists promoting overweight people’s civil rights…
Source: Reuters.com

Research: More sleep can lead to weight loss

Apr 27, 2009

Grandma told us “Early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise!” But should we now add “makes one lose weight” to the old saying as well? Some researchers believe there may be something to this thing called sleep…
Source: KSL.com

6 workout mistakes that keep you from reaching weight-loss goal

Apr 26, 2009

You huff and puff through cardio sessions, but that extra layer of flab just won’t budge. Surprise: Your workout might be to blame. We talked to trainers and exercise physiologists across the country and discovered six…
Source: Star-Telegram.com

More weight-loss surgery stories

Apr 26, 2009

You name the diet and Stacey Lange tried it. A 38-year-old nurse at Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City, Lange had been fighting her weight since her teens, starting a new diet every time her weight hit 200…
Source: The News-Gazette.com

Putting a Stop to Childhood Obesity

Apr 26, 2009

What would you say is the top health concern for American kids in 2009? Drug abuse? Internet safety? Child abuse? Smoking? Bullying? Autism? These issues certainly concern all parents. According to a National Poll on Children’s Health…
Source: HealthNewsDigest.com

The Future of Weight Loss Surgery

Apr 25, 2009

With the obesity epidemic showing very few signs of waning, weight-loss surgery and related medical treatments for obesity will become increasingly important in the years to come…
Source: HealthNewsDigest.com

Researcher clarifies Native childhood obesity findings

Apr 24, 2009

From segments on cable news to Associated Press reports, the national news media has been abuzz, reporting findings from a recent study that indicated Native American children to be suffering from an exceptionally high rate of obesity…
Source: IndianCountryToday.com

After weight loss, lower-fat diets may be best

Apr 23, 2009

Atkins-style diets may help people shed pounds, but once the weight battle is won, diets low in saturated fat are the healthy choice, a new study suggests…
Source: ReutersUK.com

Cutting out soda leads to weight loss

Apr 23, 2009

For an easy way to start lowering body weight over the long term, look for hidden calories and unwanted ingredients in your beverage choices and take a closer look at drinking soda…
Source: Examiner.com

34 Weight Loss Products Recalled

Apr 22, 2009

Universal ABC Beauty Supply International Issues Recall After FDA Finds Undeclared Drug in Company’s Weight Loss Pills…
Source: WebMD

How Technology Is Changing the Medical Profession

Apr 22, 2009

Clinical practice guidelines, electronic medical records, and population science are revolutionary…
Source: US News

Vegetable juice may help with weight loss

Apr 22, 2009

Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice every day may help overweight dieters lose more weight…
Source: Reuters.com

Acting surgeon general takes on childhood obesity

Apr 21, 2009

Acting U.S. Surgeon General Rear Adm. Steven K. Galson will be in Columbia Wednesday to present a national award to Eat Smart, Move More South Carolina…
Source: The State

Healthy Eating Diets For Weight Loss

Apr 21, 2009

Healthy eating diets are one of the best ways to approach a successful weight loss attempt…
Source: Times of the Internet

Newly-thin models strut their stuff at the “bariatric” fashion show

Apr 21, 2009

Northeast Baptist Hospital hosted the 2nd annual celebration for weight loss surgery patients…
Source: KVUE.com

Three women share stories of weight loss

Apr 21, 2009

Andrea Laible spent the winter wearing sweat pants. No more. More than halfway through a three-month weight-loss study at e-fit, Laible, 37, has pulled once-too-tight clothes out of her closet and back on her body…
Source: GISentinel.com

What Do United Airlines, Obesity, and Preventive Medicine Have in Common?

Apr 21, 2009

The recent press about United Airlines joining the ranks of other major carriers in establishing a tough policy about seating obese passengers brings up the larger issue of what we can do to stop the epidemic of obesity in this country…
Source: The Huffington Post

Bariatric Surgery: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

Apr 20, 2009

Bariatric surgery is worthwhile for extremely obese individuals even though they often remain obese afterward, researchers said…
Source: MedPage Today

United Airlines Weighs In on ‘Seat Infringement’

Apr 20, 2009

The carrier joins others in requiring passengers who don’t fit in one seat to buy another, while Ryanair floats a ‘fat tax’ proposal…
Source: BusinessWeek

A Proposal to Separate Fast Food and Schools

Apr 19, 2009

Just in from the department of not-so-surprising news: a study has found that young teenagers tend to be fatter when there are fast-food restaurants within one block of their schools…
Source: The New York Times

Weight loss success tip of the week

Apr 19, 2009

Weight is, in part, a reflection of lifestyle. Your lifestyle is based on your choices. A great part of your weight loss success involves making better choices that enable you to enjoy a healthy relationship with food, a more active lifestyle and a more balanced approach to living…
Source: Examiner.com

Bus drivers drop 90 lbs. in annual weight loss challenge

Apr 18, 2009

The Windsor School District bus drivers have done it again. Or, at least ten of them have. The second annual “Biggest Loser” weight-loss challenge began with 10 local school district bus drivers…
Source: WindsorBeacon.com

Childhood obesity a ‘public health crisis’

Apr 18, 2009

When asked to create a list of five tips for transforming an overweight kid into a fit kid, Dr. David Katz can’t do it. That’s because he believes just two tips will suffice…
Source: PalmBeachDailyNews.com

Moderate Exercising Promotes Increased Weight Loss in Women

Apr 18, 2009

It seems that the advocates of moderate physical activity were right again- one does not need to over-strain one’s self to get results…
Source: Best Syndication

Link to Obesity: Lack of Sleep

Apr 17, 2009

When Rebecca Martin, MSN, APRN, RN, hematology/oncology nurse practitioner at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL, read research that claimed shorter sleep in children is associated with them being overweight, she was intrigued by the results…
Source: AdvanceWeb.com

Studies of ‘good’ fat could help with weight loss

Apr 17, 2009

Fight fat with fat? The newest obesity theory suggests we may one day be able to do just that…
Source: Chippewa.com

Urinary Incontinence: How to Control This Embarrassing Symptom

Apr 16, 2009

Urinary incontinence, or the uncontrollable leakage of urine, is one of the most embarrassing symptoms from which a patient can suffer. This is common in women who are overweight or obese. With urinary incontinence, quality of life decreases dramatically…
Source: Health News

Couple chooses surgical route for weight loss

Apr 15, 2009

Joe Smith was a heavy child. As he grew into adulthood, he continued to be overweight, although he was always able to function. He had a full-time job, worked with the horses and did other chores on his Reelsville farm…
Source: Banner Graphic

Struggle against obesity starts early

Apr 15, 2009

This nation’s obesity problem is barely out of diapers. A striking study says one in five 4-year-olds is overweight, lengthening the odds these youngsters will stay obese later in life and encounter a string of health problems…
Source: San Francisco Chronicle

United Airlines targets obesity

Apr 15, 2009

Beginning today, United Airlines is going to start aggressively enforcing its obesity seating policy that requires passengers that need a second seat because of physical size to pay for that extra space…
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Weight-Loss Surgery Works Even For Moderately Obese

Apr 15, 2009

Surgeons once recommended weight-loss surgery only for severely obese patients who failed to drop pounds with conventional weight-loss methods, but a review now finds that bariatric surgery helps the moderately obese lose more weight, too…
Source: Science Daily

Chewing Gum May Keep Calories Off, Study Suggests

Apr 14, 2009

Don’t spit out the gum just yet. The jury’s still out, but it is possible that that chewy goodness could help you to lose weight. University of Rhode Island associate professor of nutrition Kathleen Melanson is conducting research on the effects…
Source: FoxNews.com

Cut out soda to fight childhood obesity

Apr 14, 2009

Replacing sugar-laden drinks with water has a dramatic impact on the amount of calories kids consume and may help in the fight against childhood obesity, researchers report…
Source: Reuters

Factors other than genes may cause obesity

Apr 14, 2009

Purdue University scientists say factors other than genetics might be involved in the development of obesity…
Source: UPI.com

Teacher fighting to end childhood obesity

Apr 14, 2009

Julie Ryczek will never forget the day when one of her fifth-grade students was so obese, he couldn’t fit into his classroom desk…
Source: Tampa Bay Newspaper - Beach Beacon

7 simple steps to prevent childhood obesity

Apr 13, 2009

The problem of overweight children in America is easily explained.Larger portion sizes and eating out more often are both part of the problem. Children also spend too much time with TV, video games, and computers…
Source: NaplesNews.com

Weight loss and emotional eating

Apr 13, 2009

April is Emotional Overeating Awarness month and WebMd defines emotional overating as, ” the practice of consuming large quanites of food - usually comfort or junk foods - in response to feelings instead of hunger”…
Source: Examiner.com

New York dieter learns to ignore the siren call of 24/7 food

Apr 12, 2009

Ebony Lugo, 23, a switchboard operator at a college in New York City, turned her weight-loss journey into a savings plan. She has lost 48 pounds over the past year and slashed her food budget by more than half…
Source: USA Today

The secret to weight loss

Apr 12, 2009

Scale won’t budge? Add strength training to your routine, and watch the pounds drop off…
Source: The Sunday Paper

Confessions of a weight-loss cyclist

Apr 11, 2009

For 10 years Frank Kinlan’s bike remained unused and gathering dust in his attic. He piled on the pounds and did no exercise, but refused help to lose weight…
Source: BBC News

Cool Way to Lose Weight?

Apr 11, 2009

Intriguing research published last week suggests that turning the thermostat down to a chilly 61 degrees or so might conceivably help some people lose weight — unless they are tempted to eat a lot more after exposure to the cold…
Source: The New York Times

“Brown fat” burns calories — may lead to new obesity treatments

Apr 10, 2009

What if you had a special kind of fat in your body that burned calories instead of storing them — and it could be activated simply by spending time in the cold? According to three preliminary studies published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, you probably do…
Source: CNN Health

A Novel Cure for Obesity: Tax Sugary Sodas

Apr 9, 2009

Your views on solutions to the obesity problem will depend on how you see its causes. If you assume extra pounds are purely a matter of self-control and personal responsibility, you are likely to believe the answer is for people to simply muster up willpower and burn off more calories than they take in…
Source: U.S. News

Study Finds Desk Jobs Raising Obesity Rates

Apr 9, 2009

New research released Wednesday finds that desk jobs are increasing rates of obesity, with many employers and staff unaware of the risks of sitting all day…
Source: Red Orbit

Healthy Weight: Malabsorption makes vitamins necessary for gastric bypass

Apr 8, 2009

Dear Dr. Baskett: Is it true that you have to take vitamins after weight loss surgery and that you have to do this for the rest of your life? Actually, yes, that is true…
Source: BillingsGazette.com

Weight-loss surgery worthwhile for diabetes

Apr 8, 2009

As a strategy for treating type 2 diabetes in obese individuals, gastric surgery to induce weight loss is effective and worth the cost, investigators in Melbourne, Australia, report…
Source: Reuters

Childhood Obesity Cured With Water?

Apr 7, 2009

New research suggests that water, in place of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks, will help maintain healthy weights in your kids, Reuters reported on Monday…
Source: Red Orbit

Kids Who Lack Self-Control More Prone to Obesity Later

Apr 7, 2009

Children are impulsive. Any parent knows that from experience — they want everything they see, and they want it right now. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; grabby curiosity is what spurs kids to explore their world and learn new things…
Source: Time

Childhood Obesity, Diabetes And Related Conditions Investigated

Apr 6, 2009

Factors identified early in childhood could predict obesity in the teen years and beyond, and researchers continue to assess methods to prevent and treat excess weight gain and its consequences in children and teens…
Source: Science Daily

Liquid calories a bigger diet-buster than food

Apr 6, 2009

Cutting sugar-sweetened beverages helps weight loss, researchers find. Liquid calories are the bigger culprit than food itself, when it comes to weight loss, a new study suggests…
Source: MSNBC.com

Maintaining objectivity, and food journal, key to dieting

Apr 6, 2009

We received a couple of e-mails recently from clients, and we’d love to share them with you. One started, “Help! I’m working out like crazy — I burned 1,286 calories yesterday, 759 today, and I’m just not losing!”…
Source: CourierPress.com

7 Simple Steps to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Apr 4, 2009

The problem of overweight children in America is easily explained, according to Dr. Alvin Eden, MD, longtime pediatrician and author of Positive Parenting. Larger portion sizes and eating out more often are both part of the problem. Children also spend too much time with TV, video games, and computers…
Source: NewsBlaze.com

Fast food and teen obesity linked

Apr 3, 2009

A study released last month by Columbia University and the University of California at Berkeley showed that freshmen at schools within one-tenth of a mile of fast-food restaurants failed body-fat tests more often than their peers at schools located farther away from those types of eateries…
Source: Redding.com

Moderately Protein-Rich Diet Better for Long-Term Weight Loss, Says University Study

Apr 3, 2009

A 12-month university study of 130 persons who ate either a USDA food pyramid-inspired high-carb diet or a diet moderately high in protein showed that members of the higher protein group lost 23 percent more weight and 38 percent more body fat than their high carb counterparts…
Source: Diabetes Health

Obesity task force inspires action

Apr 3, 2009

When Childcare Learning Centers served carrot sticks and bagels for snack, children went wild for the healthful alternative….
Source: The Advocate

Fighting Off the Pounds

Apr 2, 2009

Dr. Ian Smith, diet expert on VH1’s “Celebrity Fit Club,” will give advice on the most effective ways to lose weight. Smith is the creator of the national weight loss initiative The 50 Million Pound Challenge and bestselling author of “The 4 Day Diet,” “The Fat Smash Diet” and “The Extreme Fat Smash Diet.” See the questions and answers from his online discussion…
Source: The Washington Post

Ads at school sell out students

Apr 1, 2009

I was alarmed to read the story of the Idaho teacher who struck a sponsorship deal with a local pizza shop (“Enterprising teacher sells ads on tests,” Business, March 26). It is not surprising that teachers and schools are looking to advertisers to supplement shrinking school budgets…
Source: Boston.com

Congress Asked To Remove Junk Food From Schools

Apr 1, 2009

A parent-teacher group and the American Dietetic Association said on Tuesday that Congress can fight the epidemic of childhood obesity by getting “junk” food out of school stores, as well as snack machines…
Source: RedOrbit

Set Realistic Weight Loss Goals

Apr 1, 2009

One of the most important goals to make for yourself is a realistic weight loss goal. If you set your weight loss goal too high, then you are more likely to get frustrated and give up. The Biggest Loser T.V. show always seems to come up when I am talking about weight loss goals…
Source: Jacksonville.com

Fighting childhood obesity: Is phys-ed enough?

Mar 31, 2009

Some Canadians may be haunted by memories of being whipped by dodge balls in elementary school, not being fit enough to play midfield in soccer or watching as all your classmates were picked ahead of you for whatever game was the focus of this week’s gym class…
Source: cbc.ca

Small rewards add up to weight loss success

Mar 31, 2009

You have a substantial amount of weight to lose, there might be days when you wonder: Will I ever get there? The answer, of course, is yes! But sometimes the road ahead seems daunting, and it’s not easy to be patient…
Source: Examiner.com

Star Jones tells Oprah Winfrey - I was an addict, was told I would die

Mar 31, 2009

Star Jones - whose rapid weight loss played into her rocky exit from “The View” in 2006 — denies she took an easy way out having gastric bypass surgery and without the changes, Jones was told she would have died…
Source: Chicago Sun Times

Baby’s Weight Gain Tied to Later Obesity

Mar 30, 2009

Babies who gain weight quickly in the first six months of life may be more likely to be obese by age 3, according to a new study…
Source: WebMD

School Water Fountains to Prevent Obesity

Mar 30, 2009

Adding school water fountains, distributing water bottles in classrooms and teaching kids about the health benefits of water can lower a child’s risk for becoming overweight, a new study shows…
Source: The New York Times

Weight loss tips for new moms

Mar 30, 2009

“Snack on four almonds and a third of a cup of nonfat cottage cheese for a nutritious afternoon boost that will have you cruising the house with your nine-month-old!”…
Source: CNN

Doctor challenges children to combat obesity

Mar 29, 2009

Ten years ago, pediatrician Dr. Awilda Ramos, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pedriatrics, never thought she would be practicing medicine the way she is now. Because of her specialty, treating childhood obesity…
Source: The Herald-Zeitung

The battle to lose weight doesn’t have to break the bank

Mar 29, 2009

The way Carolyn Thurmond figures it, she lost almost 30 pounds in five months, and she spent less than $1 a day to do it. Thurmond, 42…
Source: USA Today

True love: lap-band and low-carb

Mar 29, 2009

For anyone who has had gastric banding, following the low-carb lifestyle is a logical choice. For those of you who are not familiar with the band, like my colleague who told me that she didn’t know how I could breathe with that band around my waist, the process is simple. An adjustable band is placed around the top part of the stomach…
Source: Examiner.com

Oprah looks at life for extremely obese

Mar 27, 2009

Hoping to shed light on the problems of severe obesity, Oprah shared stories from several TLC programs about hugely overweight people on her show Thursday…
Source: Calorie Lab

Weight loss tips

Mar 27, 2009

Here are 10 basic weight loss principles of individuals who successfully lost weight and kept it off…
Source: Examiner.com

When the scale doesn’t tell the whole truth

Mar 27, 2009

You’ve been on your diet plan for several weeks now. You’ve gotten into the groove, you’ve been planning your meals, and you’ve been tracking what you’ve been eating. So far, so good. Why, then, does the scale show the exact same number…
Source: Examiner.com

Especially Among Children, Prevention is Key to Halting Obesity Epidemic

Mar 26, 2009

A focus on prevention of behaviors that lead to obesity and excess weight, as part of a national program of education, promotion, policy and legislation, offers the best opportunity to halt the country’s obesity epidemic, particularly among children…
Source: Fox Business

Seven steps to help kids slim down

Mar 26, 2009

Childhood obesity is a thorny issue without simple solutions, but that hasn’t daunted healthcare experts who work diligently to come up with viable proposals to help kids lose weight and get in shape…
Source: Los Angeles Times

To succeed in weight loss you will need: Mindfulness

Mar 26, 2009

Mindfulness is defined as a concentrated awareness of one’s thoughts, actions, or motivations. This can be a very powerful tool when it comes to making changes in our daily lives…
Source: The Examiner

Five Ways to Keep Perfectionism From Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

Mar 25, 2009

If you’ve identified an inner perfectionist, here are five strategies for getting it out of your way before it sabotages your weight loss plan or triggers emotional eating…
Source: Empowher.com

Bariatric Surgery Minimizes Pregnancy Complications For Obese Women

Mar 24, 2009

Women who undergo bariatric surgery to treat obesity will reduce the risk of medical and obstetric complications when they become pregnant, according to a study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s (BGU) Faculty of Health Sciences…
Source: Science Daily

Bariatric surgery can improve health, lifestyle

Mar 24, 2009

Krista Freeny has tried just about every diet there is. “You name it, I’ve done it all,” she said. “I’ve been a yo-yo dieter all my life.” A few years ago, while Freeny was in nursing school, she was supposed to attend a surgery. When she got to the hospital…
Source: GreatFallsTribune.com

Eat Right: Proper Weight Loss Takes Work

Mar 24, 2009

March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s slogan from the American Dietetics Association is “Eat Right.” It is no secret that in America, obesity has become an epidemic: two out of three adults are overweight or obese…
Source: iBerkshires.com

Sled dogs could hold key to diabetes, obesity

Mar 24, 2009

Sled dogs competing in the Iditarod, which ended Tuesday, are among the most energy-efficient creatures on Earth, with a capacity to run hundreds of miles day after day without showing the normal signs of fatigue…
Source: USA Today

Regaining Your Figure After Massive Weight Loss

Mar 23, 2009

Losing weight is hard work no matter how you do it. The end result is worth it, though, offering better health, easier mobility, and more self-confidence…
Source:

The Biggest Winner

Mar 23, 2009

365-pound weight loss transforms a life in Athens. He lost more weight than Jared the Subway guy, the record holder for The Biggest Loser or anyone on the Web sites for Weight Watchers and NutriSystem…
Source: The Columbus Dispatch

Weight loss success tip #1

Mar 22, 2009

This is the first weekend of Spring and the new season can bring about the motivation for change. Your New Year’s resolutions have come and gone, but with summer just around the corner, you have refueled your passion to lose the weight…
Source: Examiner.com

Guiding Light’s Caitlin VanZandt Drops 90 Lbs.

Mar 20, 2009

Goodbye size 20 pants, hello size 8 skinny jeans! A year after getting lap-band surgery, Guiding Light star Caitlin VanZandt is 90 lbs. lighter and a whole lot more confident…
Source: People.com

Sugar Is Back on Food Labels, This Time as a Selling Point

Mar 20, 2009

Sugar, the nutritional pariah that dentists and dietitians have long reviled, is enjoying a second act, dressed up as a natural, healthful ingredient…
Source: The New York Times

Differences In Neighborhood Food Environment May Contribute To Disparities In Obesity

Mar 19, 2009

Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health examined the association of neighborhood food environments and “walkability” with body mass index (BMI) and obesity in New York City and found that a higher density…
Source: Science Daily

Parents Failing To Recognize Their Children’s Risk For Obesity May Be Contributing To Epidemic

Mar 19, 2009

With 17 percent of US children between ages 2 and 19 classified as obese, new research shows that parents may not be recognizing their own children’s risk factors…
Source: Science Daily

Fighting Childhood Obesity in the Stateline

Mar 18, 2009

According to the Center For Disease Control 17% of our nation’s children are obese. Administrators at the Winnebago County Health Department say the Stateline likely follows that trend…
Source: WIFR.com

Portions key to diet, weight loss

Mar 18, 2009

People who are dieting in their zest for a healthy lifestyle may be overlooking one important component — portions…
Source: Aurora News Register

Sustained Physical Activity Better for Preventing Obesity in Kids

Mar 17, 2009

Several bursts of exercise that last five minutes or more might be better for preventing childhood obesity than are intermittent physical activity sessions lasting four minutes or less throughout the day…
Source: Center for Advancement of Health

Life after surgery — the journey continues

Mar 16, 2009

I am happy to report that I made it through weight-loss surgery. I went in Friday, Feb. 20, for gastric bypass surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore…
Source: The Herald-Mail

A 28-year-old loses 240 pounds and gains a new life

Mar 15, 2009

A revived Hunter Hawkins goes on dates, gets a different job and signs up for college…
Source: Oregonlive.com

Weight loss basics: Principles for healthy weight management

Mar 15, 2009

Tired of fad diets that shed the pounds quickly but leave you feeling deprived? Ready to lose weight the safe and healthy way? Get off to a great start with these basic principles for healthy weight management…
Source: Examiner.com

5 little tips for big weight loss

Mar 12, 2009

You know that saying: “It’s the thought that counts?” In weight loss it’s all about your actions. Little things can add up to big weight gain. But, on the other hand, little things can add up to big weight loss…
Source: Examiner.com

Bariatric Surgery Has Double Benefits for Diabetic Patients

Mar 12, 2009

Most type 2 diabetes patients who undergo bariatric surgery see improvements, not just in weight loss but also in diabetes control, according to a study published in the March issue of The American Journal of Medicine…
Source: Modern Medicine

Diet Rich In Calcium Aids Weight Loss In People With Calcium Deficient Diets

Mar 12, 2009

Boosting calcium consumption spurs weight loss, according to a study published in the most recent issue of the British Journal of Nutrition, but only in people whose diets are calcium deficient…
Source: Science Daily

Food nutrition programs don’t lead to obesity: USDA

Mar 12, 2009

Food stamps, school lunch and other public nutrition programs do not contribute to an obesity epidemic affecting millions of children and adults, despite blame levied by critics…
Source: Reuters

Kids Who Live Near Green Spaces Seem to Walk More

Mar 12, 2009

Experts urge urban planners to heed study’s finding and help fight obesity…
Source: U.S. News & World Report

Multiple weight loss approaches work despite different nutrition components

Mar 12, 2009

Calorie-reduced diets resulted in weight loss and waist circumference reduction regardless of whether the diet consisted of higher percentages of fat, protein or carbohydrates…
Source: Endocrine Today

Students urged to be healthy

Mar 12, 2009

Rio Vista Elementary School students were invited to leave the classroom and step onto the school’s playground Thursday afternoon to learn more about the importance of good nutrition and exercise…
Source: The Sun

Weight loss enhances obese men’s sexual well-being

Mar 12, 2009

Obese men who undergo gastric bypass surgery will not only lose weight; their sex lives are likely to improve, too, new research shows…
Source: Reuters

Biggest Loser weight loss tips when dining out

Mar 11, 2009

If anyone watched the Biggest Loser Tuesday evening there was a valuable lesson to be had. The winning team won 24 hours of luxury which included selecting their own meals. After residing on the Biggest Loser ranch I’m sure you can surmise what happened…
Source: The Examiner

Overweight Preschoolers Raise Their Heart Disease Risk

Mar 11, 2009

Study found they showed early signs of cardiovascular trouble…
Source: U.S. News & World Report

Dementia Risk Linked to Obesity and Bad Cholesterol Levels

Mar 10, 2009

Multiple studies have linked heart disease and obesity with increased risk of dementia onset. Both heart disease and obesity have their own serious health risks, but now it appears we can ad dementia to that list…
Source: HealthKnowItAll.com

Weight Loss And Controlling Your Appetite

Mar 10, 2009

Conclusions that all diets are the same and all food calories are the same do not make any sense in the 21st century. We now understand that the body processes food macronutrients differently. Carbohydrates, more than fats and proteins…
Source: TheDenverChannel.com

Eddie Powell, 37, of Douglasville, sheds 65 pounds

Mar 9, 2009

Wife’s 120 pound weight loss inspires him to begin his journey…
Source: AJC

On Nutrition

Mar 9, 2009

March is National Nutrition Month. And the message from the American Dietetic Association is simply “Eat Right.” It reminds me of a comment I heard from a woman a few years ago about her attempts to lose weight. “I know what I need to do,” she said. “I just don’t do it.”…
Source: Connecticut Post

Cal Releases Study On Teen Obesity And Fast Food

Mar 7, 2009

Teenagers are more likely to be obese if their school is located close to fast food restaurants, according to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley…
Source: CBS5.com

Belly Fat Puts the Pressure on Lungs

Mar 6, 2009

Obesity may affect diaphragm, chest wall to decrease volume, study says…
Source: U.S. News

Weight Loss and Exercise For Better Health

Mar 6, 2009

I would like to discuss the importance of exercise and diet. Proper weight is near and dear to my heart, as I am constantly fighting the battle of the bulge. The fact of the matter is: getting close to your ideal body weight enhances the quality of your life…
Source: The Ellsworth American

Seven Steps To Successful Child And Adolescent Weight Loss

Mar 5, 2009

Overweight children and adolescents, with the active involvement of their parents and families, can successfully lose weight by following the Seven Steps to Success described in the current issue of…
Source: Science Daily

Some Diets May Be Better Than Others For Keeping Weight Off And Staying Healthy

Mar 5, 2009

Any diet will do? Not if you want to lose fat instead of muscle. Not if you want to lower your triglyceride levels so you’ll be less likely to develop diabetes and heart disease. Not if you want to avoid cravings that tempt you to cheat on your diet…
Source: Science Daily

Weighing the Facts on Weight Loss

Mar 5, 2009

Losing weight is not as difficult as you might think. We often hear that 95 percent of dieters regain their weight back within a few months and that our bodies have a set weight they like to stay at, but there are ways around these tricks of nature…
Source: Berthoud Recorder

Girl Scout takes on fight against childhood obesity

Mar 4, 2009

When Katie Lohrman started to plan her community project for her Gold Award, she wanted to tackle an issue affecting kids. “I chose childhood obesity because I think it’s a big problem in the country, and I wanted…
Source: MPNnow.com

New Details Uncovered for Links Between Obesity and Sexual Function

Mar 4, 2009

The mechanisms linking obesity to sexual dissatisfaction in men and diminished fertility in women are now a little clearer, thanks to two separate studies conducted here and in Australia…
Source: MedPage Today

10 Tips: Happiness Centered Weight Loss

Mar 3, 2009

Our Lady of Weight Loss takes a happiness centered approach to weight loss. It is her mission to make weight loss fun … to make weight loss a joyful experience. Here follows ten of her top tips that she feels will up your energy, keep you focused and help you to…
Source: Beliefnet.com

Newton families tackle weight loss together

Mar 3, 2009

Andrea Weaver has seen the toll obesity had taken on her family.At least one relative died from complications resulting from diabetes in his 20s. Weaver herself was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome five years ago, resulting in a heightened risk for diabetes and…
Source: Wicked Local Newton

Obesity Associated With Detrimental Changes In Ovary

Mar 3, 2009

Obese women have alterations in their ovaries which might be responsible for an egg’s inability to make an embryo, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM)…
Source: Science Daily

Potential For Resolving Type 2 Diabetes With Bariatric Surgery

Mar 3, 2009

As the incidence of obesity-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to increase worldwide, medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes…
Source: Science Daily

Diabetes and Weight - A Vicious Cycle

Mar 1, 2009

Many Americans spend the early part of each year trying to lose holiday weight or gear up for swimsuit season. But, for the one in four adult Americans with type 2 diabetes, the need to lose weight is not just wishful thinking, it is a…
Source: Foster Folly News

Exercise and the mind-body connection

Mar 1, 2009

We all know that exercise can help you lose weight and reduce certain health risks. But new research reveals that getting a good sweat going can be helpful in other ways as well. Among the benefits, aerobic exercise can…
Source: Richmond Times Dispatch

Cholesterol Testing: Key to a Healthy Childhood?

Feb 27, 2009

The most recent clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics on cholesterol in childhood talks about the role of cholesterol testing in maintaining a child’s cardiovascular health. This report actually replaces a policy statement on the same…
Source: TestCountry.com

Weight Loss Sabotage

Feb 27, 2009

In the Monday night weight-loss group that I lead, we have been discussing how our weight loss efforts are often sabotaged when we realize that we are actually losing weight and beginning to reach our goals…
Source: Epoch Times

Weight-loss wonder is half the man he used to be

Feb 27, 2009

San Diego physician Dr. Nicholas Yphantides used to weigh 467 pounds. Beginning in April 2001, he lost 270 pounds while visiting all 30 Major League Baseball parks and all 50 states in one year. Since then…
Source: Recordnet.com

TV time isn’t benign

Feb 26, 2009

Parking the kids in front of the TV might seem like an easy way to grab a couple of minutes to relax after work or make dinner, but too much TV time is definitely not a good thing…
Source: Desert News

Teaching Kitchens Help Families Fight Obesity

Feb 26, 2009

With Tennessee among the top three most obese states in America, an innovative new program enlists culinary experts and local community chefs to teach families and young children how to cook healthy meals…
Source: WAAYTV.com

Dieters have lots of good options, US study finds

Feb 25, 2009

Advocates for various diets may argue that theirs is the best and healthiest way to lose weight but a study published on Wednesday suggests that many of them are effective…
Source: Reuters

The Obama Budget and Health Reform

Feb 25, 2009

President Barack Obama will unveil his budget tomorrow, and many are anxiously anticipating what this will mean for health care, as all signs, including his speech to the nation last night, show he is ready to move forward with health reform…
Source: The Huffington Post

Weight-Loss Winner: A Diet High in Fiber, Low in Calories

Feb 25, 2009

Some say the secret to losing weight is forgoing greasy, fatty foods like French fries; others swear that shunning carbs in favor of all-protein grub is key. Many popular weight loss plans recommend that dieters consume specific ratios of fat…
Source: Scientific American

A Boy’s Obesity Led His Mother to Send Him For Stomach Surgery

Feb 24, 2009

Andrew Burrill says the worst moment occurred last year in his high school cafeteria. Heading for a table, his tray laden with an extra portion of his favorite school lunch, Andrew was intercepted by a teacher who…
Source: The Washington Post

Chef Dave: Doing good work in a beautiful place

Feb 24, 2009

Dana Point is 90 miles north of San Diego. I had been to other parts of California before, and was expecting this area to be much the same…
Source: The Edmond Sun

Clinton Foundation to Battle Childhood Obesity

Feb 24, 2009

In an effort to battle childhood obesity in the United States, The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, formed the Alliance Healthcare Initiative…
Source: The Epoch Times

First incisionless bariatric procedure performed in U.S.

Feb 23, 2009

Bariatric surgeons at Central Baptist Hospital made U.S. medical history Feb. 16 by performing a groundbreaking bariatric procedure to decrease the capacity of a patient’s stomach without making a single incision into her body…
Source: News-Medical.net

Toledoan Rebecca Golden writes about her former life at 571 pounds

Feb 22, 2009

If your house was on fire, you’d take the fastest way out, observes Toledoan Rebecca Golden. So, when her weight reached 571 pounds, she didn’t stroll down the hallway to the door, figuratively speaking. She…
Source: Toledoblade.com

Class helps families fight obesity

Feb 21, 2009

As more and more people find themselves financially strapped, more of them will tend to make the wrong choices when choosing foods for their families…
Source: KSL.com

How can we tackle my 10-year-old’s weight problem?

Feb 20, 2009

My 10-year-old daughter struggles with her weight. We have been told by our family doctor that she is “off the charts” on weight. She is currently…
Source: CNN Health

Nibbles: Insurance companies to help fight childhood obesity

Feb 20, 2009

Companies will pay for doctor visits for kids. In what’s being hailed as a first of its kind initiative, insurance companies and a handful of employers have pledged to give kids better access to health care to treat childhood obesity…
Source: Calorielab.com

Nutrition Therapy May Be Answer For Overweight Kids

Feb 20, 2009

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C. network has joined a national initiative to fight childhood obesity by offering comprehensive health coverage for prevention, assessment and treatment of overweight kids. That includes free nutrition counseling…
Source: WakeMyNC.com

Bill Clinton, Health Groups to Tackle Childhood Obesity

Feb 19, 2009

In what they called a “landmark agreement,” former President Bill Clinton and the American Heart Association announced Thursday the launch of a national initiative on childhood obesity, aimed at getting up to 6 million American kids…
Source: Health Day

Duerr achieves goal of 102 pound weight loss

Feb 19, 2009

Fulda resident, Kathi Duerr, has achieved a goal that she set for herself in May of 2007. As of December 1, 2008, she recorded a total weight loss of 102 pounds…
Source: Fulda Free Press

Bariatrics surgery increases fertility of women and men

Feb 18, 2009

Melody and Phillip McIntyre, both morbidly obese, tried unsuccessfully for three years after their 2003 marriage to have a child before Mrs. McIntyre decided to try a gastric bypass in hopes of increasing her fertility…
Source: Post Gazette

Couple Has Weight-Loss Surgery Together

Feb 18, 2009

Married couples do lots of things together. Sometimes, that involves activities designed to get healthier, such as exercising and eating better. Trish and Jeff Tryon decided to take that one step further: They had gastric bypass operations on the same day…
Source: CBS News

‘Joy of Cooking’ or ‘Joy of Obesity’?

Feb 17, 2009

Restaurants get a bad rap for serving gargantuan portions of food and contributing to Americans’ expanding waistlines. But what if something in your home were equally guilty? Something as innocent as … “Joy of Cooking”…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Use of natural openings may ease weight-loss surgery

Feb 17, 2009

In the fight against obesity, doctors have deployed stern warnings, dieting tips, liposuction and open-incision bariatric surgery. But some surgeons have found another avenue for weight loss…
Source: CNN Health

Dr. Ian Smith argues for variety in weight loss regimen

Feb 16, 2009

After one week of being on a diet, people see some weight loss and think “I can keep doing this.” After two weeks, their motivation, their enthusiasm for eating the same things, and their weight loss, may begin to flag…
Source: News Times

How Many Kids Need Cholesterol Drugs?

Feb 16, 2009

About 200,000 U.S. Teens and Preteens Need Medication to Keep Their Cholesterol Levels in Check, Study Shows…
Source: WebMD

Medicare Announces Final Coverage Policy For Bariatric Surgery As A Diabetes Treatment For Certain Individuals

Feb 16, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a clarification in its policy for Medicare coverage of bariatric surgery as a treatment for certain…
Source: Medical News Today

U.S. Cholesterol Profiles Improve While Obesity Persists

Feb 16, 2009

A ten- year analysis from the Framingham Heart Study shows that while Americans continue to become more obese, cholesterol profiles significantly show improvement…
Source: EmaxHealth

How can parents fight child obesity? Get to play

Feb 15, 2009

Hey, parents, if you’re worried that your kids have gotten too sedentary this winter, here’s a word of advice from the pros: Play with them…
Source: USA Today

Back Into the Cocoon

Feb 14, 2009

Fifty three years after hearing my first doctor enlighten me with these words, “You must really do something about your weight.” I find myself waiting for yet another doctor who will most likely raise her eyebrows and imply…
Source: Oprah.com

Belly Fat Linked to Risk of Migraines

Feb 13, 2009

Belly fat has been linked to increased risks for heart disease and diabetes. Now new research suggests it may also be linked to an increased risk for migraines, at least until middle age…
Source: WebMd

Paterson Admits Obesity Tax Plan Has Failed

Feb 13, 2009

New York Gov. David Paterson admitted Thursday one of his most talked-about tax proposals, an obesity tax on sugary drinks, is fizzling…
Source: WCBSTV.com

Clinton: Without obesity solution, nation risks collapse

Feb 12, 2009

Obesity is this country’s No. 1 health crisis in the United States, former President Clinton said at CNN’s first Fit Nation Summit. “We need to do something about it for our children, and for our country, because something like this could…
Source: Examiner.com

Medicare Announces Final Coverage Policy for Bariatric Surgery as a Diabetes Treatment

Feb 12, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today a clarification in its policy for Medicare coverage of bariatric surgery as a treatment for certain beneficiaries with type 2 (or non-insulin-dependent) diabetes…
Source: HealthNewsDigest.com

Study Shows Acupuncture Effective for Weight Loss

Feb 12, 2009

Acupuncture is an effective weight loss tool, according to a recent study. With more and more people adding acupuncture to their weight loss came the need for a critical assessment of the studies that have been performed…
Source: Gather

Obesity a Pain in the Back?

Feb 11, 2009

The number of Americans suffering from chronic low back pain is on the rise, and a new study says the nation’s obesity epidemic may be partly to blame…
Source: WebMD

Our Children, Our Future

Feb 11, 2009

The number of children with weight problems is on the rise. On one hand, the rate of childhood obesity is rising—and on the other, we have children starving themselves to be as thin as the current crop of media stars…
Source: Maui Weekly

When exercising and eating healthy do NOT lead to weight loss

Feb 11, 2009

Q. I’m exercising and I’m eating healthy, but I’m not seeing any weight loss. What do you think is going on? ~ Connie, Eagle River A. This is something I come across a lot in my profession: people who are ready and willing to make the necessary steps, but…
Source: NewsoftheNorth.net

Bob Harper of ‘The Biggest Loser’

Feb 10, 2009

Bob Harper of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” was online Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. ET to take your questions about the show, losing weight and developing healthy exercise habits…
Source: The Washington Post

Mother’s Obesity Raises Risk of Birth Defects

Feb 10, 2009

The health risks of being obese are certainly well known by now — diabetes, heart disease, stroke and hypertension, to name a few. But the dangers are even greater for pregnant women and particularly for their developing babies…
Source: Time

Weight loss works well for snoring

Feb 10, 2009

Losing weight may be the solution to sleep apnoea, a disorder that causes people to wake up many times during the night. The condition is usually treated with masks and mouthpieces to aid breathing, but people often find these hard to use…
Source: Guardian.co.uk

Workplace Environmental Changes May Help Prevent Obesity

Feb 10, 2009

Simple changes to the workplace environment—such as signs reminding workers to choose healthier foods and get more exercise—may help to reduce obesity and other health risks, reports a study in the…
Source: Newswise

Food journaling the key to weight loss success

Feb 8, 2009

Research shows that recording your food intake can actually improve your weight loss success. A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that participants who kept track of the food they ate and the minutes…
Source: The Sudbury Star

Childhood obesity: Healthier lunch choices may be making small impact

Feb 7, 2009

Lunch choices at Beaufort County public schools include oven-baked chicken, baked French fries, pizza made with 50 percent whole wheat crust, salads and low-fat cookies…
Source: The Beaufort Gazette

Weight loss the key to a good sleep

Feb 7, 2009

People who can’t sleep at night should lose at least 33lb in order to guarantee a good kip, researchers claim. A study of patients with mild sleep disorders found almost 90 per cent of those who lost at least…
Source: Mirror.co.uk News

Losing Weight Can Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Overweight Patients, Study Shows

Feb 6, 2009

For sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a new study shows that losing weight is perhaps the single most effective way to reduce OSA symptoms and associated disorders, according to…
Source: Science Daily

Watermelon juice may be key to weight loss

Feb 6, 2009

An amino acid found in watermelon juice, nuts and other foods may fight obesity, U.S. researchers say…
Source: UPI.com

Loving their veggies and exercise too

Feb 4, 2009

For parents, nothing is more important than their child’s health. But keeping healthy is more than just going for checkups at the doctor, it’s living a lifestyle that includes healthy behaviors, such as eating habits and being physically active…
Source: South Bergenite

Schools Do Help in War on Childhood Obesity, Yale Study Finds

Feb 4, 2009

A team of Yale University researchers has found that school-based programs for obesity prevention and reversal are generally effective and are an important component in battling what many regard as a national obesity epidemic among young people…
Source: Web Wire

Shocking’ number don’t know obesity causes cancer

Feb 4, 2009

A “shocking” number of people around the world are not aware that obesity and weight are one of the main risk factors that can lead to cancer, a new survey has found…
Source: CNN International

When dieting won’t work, some people turn to surgery

Feb 4, 2009

At the beginning of each year, many people resolve to lose weight and get healthy. For severely obese people, this may be easier said than done…
Source: NWAnews.com

Mini-gastric bypass surgery gives hope to many with weight struggles

Feb 2, 2009

Alison Davies’ eyes sparkled with excitement as she discussed her future, hardly looking like she had undergone surgery less than 24 hours ago…
Source: NewsChief.com

Achieving a healthy weight loss in 2009

Feb 1, 2009

Now that it is February, how are you doing with weight loss resolution? If you are struggling, you are not alone. One need only to go online and…
Source: Citizen.com

Good eating habits start younger than you may think

Feb 1, 2009

Oliver is only a year old, but his highchair sits at the table next to the grown-ups. While we eat a sumptuous feast, his parents feed him some of the same food served to us — pureed in…
Source: PressDemocrat.com

Living Well: Stress, weight gain linked in kids

Feb 1, 2009

There are certain things you remember in life. They stick in the mind and fortify your capacity to, well, be a good person. Here’s an example: I have a female friend who by any account…
Source: SeattlePI.com

Potent Weight Loss Strategies - The New You is Coming!

Feb 1, 2009

There are literally thousands of websites purporting to have the “real” answer to life’s biggest question: how does one lose weight? While some…
Source: Best Syndication

Some Obesity Cases May Be Due to Virus

Jan 29, 2009

If you’ve put on some extra weight lately for no apparent reason you may be able to attribute the gain to a highly infectious virus known as AD-36. With symptoms similar to the common cold—runny nose, sore throat, swollen glands…
Source: Health News

It’s time to move on childhood obesity

Jan 28, 2009

Back before technology brought video games, computers and high definition television into the leisure-time picture, kids spent hours riding bikes and exploring the outdoors. Now, many children spend their recreational moments…
Source: JDNews.com

Weight Loss Can Help Stave Off Arthritis in Your Knees

Jan 28, 2009

Many people think of osteoarthritis—the most common form of arthritis—as a disease that afflicts only older adults. It’s true that people under 40 rarely experience the painful, swollen joints that are its hallmark, but the condition usually develops during middle age…
Source: U.S. News

Weight Loss Reduces Incontinence In Obese Women, Study Shows

Jan 28, 2009

Behavioral weight-loss programs can be an effective way to reduce urinary incontinence in women who are overweight or obese, according to a study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco…
Source: Science Daily

Patience: your most valuable weight-loss tool

Jan 27, 2009

It’s the end of January — and about the time that some people start to waver in their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. I believe that the reason why people give up in just a few weeks is not because the process is so extremely difficult…
Source: Examiner.com

Even small calorie reductions can result in weight loss

Jan 26, 2009

Even small calorie reductions can result in weight loss. Q. I would like to lose some weight this year but don’t want to make a lot of drastic changes. What’s a safe way to go about losing weight…
Source: The Star Plus

Mass. obesity plan wants labels on fast food

Jan 26, 2009

The Department of Public Health has announced plans to fight rising obesity in Massachusetts.
Source: The Edge

Nutritional guidelines would curb child obesity

Jan 25, 2009

The American Heart Association recently commended Gov. David Paterson for his leadership in proposing a number of public policy changes to combat the state’s obesity epidemic…
Source: PoughkeepsieJournal.com

Surgical weight loss offers potential health gains

Jan 25, 2009

While bariatric, or surgical weight loss, procedures can help morbidly obese people lose significant weight, the potential health gains from the surgery are even more impressive…
Source: TheDailyTimes.com

More sleep apnea, obesity links

Jan 24, 2009

Three conditions often linked to obesity have also been tied independently to sleep apnea, new studies show. Insulin resistance, the progression of liver disease, and living a less-than-active life were all…
Source: USA Today

Low-Carb Diet May Treat Obesity and Diabetes

Jan 23, 2009

A low-carbohydrate diet may help treat obesity and diabetes say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. A clinical study found that people on low-carbohydrate diets burn more liver fat than those on low-calorie diets…
Source: Newsmax.com

Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep

Jan 23, 2009

Three conditions often linked to obesity have also been tied independently to sleep apnea, new studies show…
Source: U.S. News

Reuters Examines Obesity, Health Care Reform

Jan 23, 2009

On Thursday examined “the difficulties facing the United States as it confronts an epidemic of obesity, and the problems for President Barack Obama as he sets about extending health insurance to more Americans at a time of runaway costs…
Source: KaiserNetwork.org

Step into weight loss

Jan 23, 2009

With 2009 well underway, if getting in shape was one of your New Year’s resolutions, the question remains — are you making good on that promise. Counting steps may seem insignificant. But one woman who lost 25 pounds credits her pedometer for her weight loss…
Source: WTNH.com

Vilsack says nation needs to fight hunger and obesity, and more policy issues in the U.S. and China

Jan 23, 2009

New agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack told staff that the agency needs to encourage healthier eating among Americans while helping farmers boost crop production to help hungry people around the world. He said the Obama administration…
Source: CalorieLab.com

11 Weight Loss Tips You Can Use Today

Jan 22, 2009

Weight loss is something that’s on the mind of millions of people worldwide as modern living has caused many people to suffer from being overweight. Despite the myriad number of products available…
Source: TimesOfTheInternet.com

Obesity epidemic shows perils to health reform

Jan 22, 2009

For years, Bob Clegg’s insurance company paid out some $3,000 a month for doctor visits, drugs and medical devices to treat the health problems caused by his obesity…
Source: Reuters UK

Obesity is top health concern in U.S.

Jan 22, 2009

The following are facts about obesity in the United States: About two-thirds of adults in the United States are considered overweight or obese… Source: Reuters

Biggest Loser”s Damien Talks Weight Loss and Wedding Plans

Jan 21, 2009

Damien Gurganious may have been voted off of “The Biggest Loser” this week, but he still plans to invite his teammates to his upcoming wedding to Nicole Brewer…
Source: ET Online

Morbidly obese woman fighting for her life back

Jan 21, 2009

We are all a step away from calamity and usually we don’t look it in the eye until it has overtaken us. Oakville resident Debbie Shallhorn King is 55. Born in Toronto and…
Source: OakvilleBeaver.com

Child And Adolescent Obesity: Family-based Programs Including Behavior Therapy Can Work

Jan 20, 2009

Family-based lifestyle interventions that not only modify diet and physical activity but also include behaviour therapy programs can help obese children lose weight and maintain that loss for at least six months…
Source: Science Daily

Childhood Obesity and School Exercise Programs: Not So Fast

Jan 20, 2009

hate to pour cold water on what seems like a surefire way to combat childhood obesity—namely, school-based health and exercise programs…
Source: Newsweek

This Is Your Brain on Diets

Jan 20, 2009

Study Suggests Men, Women React Differently When Facing Food Temptation…
Source: ABC News

Weight Watchers Tips for Meeting Your Weight Loss Goals

Jan 19, 2009

Tip #1: One Step at a Time: Prepare for success by setting a realistic weight loss goal, such as losing just 5% of your starting weight. For someone who weighs 200 pounds, that is 10 pounds…
Source: Nebraska.tv

Weight loss sabotage: The dreaded plateau

Jan 18, 2009

You and your body can be adversaries when weight loss is the goal. The body yearns to maintain homeostasis, a state when balance has been achieved. So when we exercise the body does make changes…
Source: Examiner.com

Farmington kids get a head start on fighting obesity

Jan 17, 2009

Several times a week, Farmington gyms Royal Spa and Defined Fitness turn into glorified playgrounds as young children invade the exercise rooms normally reserved for adults…
Source: The Daily Times

Take steps to prevent childhood obesity

Jan 16, 2009

Obesity is a major problem in the U.S. today and youth are no exception to the epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 16 percent of children and teens are obese. With increased…
Source: KnoxNews.com

Weight gain can come back after gastric-bypass surgery

Jan 16, 2009

Weight loss from gastric-bypass surgery might not last, but a minimally invasive procedure can correct the problem. Six years after she got gastric bypass surgery, eating became uncomfortable for…
Source: WRAL.com

Early Childhood Diet May Influence Future Health

Jan 15, 2009

If you have trouble keeping weight off and you’re wondering why – the surprising answer may well be the…
Source: Science Daily

Healthy eating, exercise go hand in hand with weight loss

Jan 15, 2009

The turkey has been carved, the presents have been un-wrapped and the fudge has had plenty of time to firm on your outer thighs. In addition to the holiday family dinners, from the first fun-size…
Source: The Griffon News

This man lost 500 pounds

Jan 15, 2009

He’s enjoying a whole new life. Charles Ridley is one third the man he used to be. He’s lost 500 pounds and, as a result, has gained his life back, he says. For as long as he can remember, he was always overweight. Diet after diet…
Source: The Daily Gleaner

Childhood diet affects obesity risk later in life

Jan 14, 2009

Feeding infants highprotein diets between when they are weaned and into early adulthood may set them up for a lifetime battle with obesity and Type 2 diabetes…
Source: CalGary Harold

Fructose Leads to Leptin Resistance and Obesity

Jan 14, 2009

Obesity is on the rise worldwide, and poor diet and lack of regular physical activity are often cited as culprits. Residents of many industrialized nations, including the United States, have diets that are high in fat, calories, and sweeteners that lead…
Source: Brain Blogger

Weight loss surgery: an option for some

Jan 14, 2009

Something dramatic has happened in the past decade regarding our understanding of the health risks associated with obesity. There has been a staggering increase in the number of patients having weight loss surgery…
Source: Examiner.com

Diet, Exercise Cuts Kids’ Risk for Metabolic Syndrome

Jan 13, 2009

Preventing obesity boosts blood vessel function even without weight loss, study says…
Source: U.S. News

Obesity may raise risk of ovarian cancer

Jan 13, 2009

Obese women may have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer than their thinner counterparts, a large study of U.S. women suggests…
Source: Reuters

Steady resolve will keep you on the path to good health

Jan 13, 2009

If your top New Year’s resolution isn’t to lose weight, count yourself lucky. As the national obesity rate soars, and Jan. 1 has come and gone, gyms are full of people trying to lose weight, and diet centers have registered countless new clients…
Source: GreenvilleOnline.com

Treating Metabolic Syndrome In Kids

Jan 13, 2009

Doctors should treat the individual components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children and help them improve diet and exercise, according to the new American Heart Association scientific statement…
Source: EmaxHealth

5 groundbreaking weight-loss weapons, plus 22 tips that will work for you.

Jan 12, 2009

For the past 20 years, as Americans steadily gained weight, experts have searched for ways to reverse the trend. The reasons we gain and lose are complicated, they’ve learned, and involve more than just diet and exercise…
Source: Reader’s Digest

Cookie-Eating Kids Point U.K. Researchers to Obesity Gene Link

Jan 12, 2009

Genes might play a role in how likely a child is to raid the cookie jar after a full dinner, a finding that may help explain why some people become overweight and obese, U.K. researchers said…
Source: Bloomberg.com

Obesity rates take a toll on employers

Jan 12, 2009

With two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese, employers will want to take a hard look at how their companies are financially affected by employees’ weight-related illness and injuries…
Source: The Business Ledger

Physical activity declines over preschool years

Jan 12, 2009

Childhood obesity is a growing problem, and new research suggests that physical activity levels among youngsters already begin a decline before they start school…
Source: Reuters

Sleep Loss Contributes to Weight Gain

Jan 12, 2009

If your list of New Year’s resolutions included losing weight, you’re probably paying closer attention to your diet and spending more time exercising. But if you aren’t getting at least seven hours of sleep each night…
Source: The Paramus Post

Weight Watchers Tips

Jan 10, 2009

Tip #1: One Step at a Time: Prepare for success by setting a realistic weight loss goal. Losing just 5% of your starting weight is a tangible goal and can help you begin to…
Source: My Fox Kansas City

Weight loss sabotage: Comfort food

Jan 10, 2009

At times we use food to deal with our emotions whether it’s chocolate, candy or an indulgence of carbohydrates. Food has the ability to console us. Studies have shown that chronic stress…
Source: Examiner.com

High-Fat Prenatal Diet Leads to Early Puberty and Obesity in Offspring

Jan 9, 2009

Children whose mothers ate a high-fat diet while pregnant with them and while breastfeeding are more likely to hit puberty early and to become obese as adults, according to a study conducted by researchers from…
Source: NaturalNews.com

Shape up! 6 secrets of weight-loss success

Jan 9, 2009

The No. 1 New Year’s resolution in this country is to lose weight. If that’s your goal, you’re in luck, because the two people I’m about to introduce you to have done just that and more…
Source: MSNBC.com

Weight loss tip of 2008: ‘The Write Diet’

Jan 6, 2009

The Write Diet – that is, recording everything you eat each day in a food diary – is not only a successful diet strategy but it can help you lose twice as much weight as you would if you did everything right except write it down…
Source: Examiner.com

And keep it off

Jan 4, 2009

Woman maintains lower weight with diet, exercise, surgery. Even as she appeared in a Richard Simmons’ infomercial, telling viewers how to lose weight, Shelly Neidig was slowly putting back on half of the 200 pounds she had lost in one year…
Source: The Charleston Gazette

How to be Successful at Weight Loss and Dieting with a Weight Loss System

Jan 4, 2009

What is a Weight Loss System? It is a complete package that includes food and a specific routine that you follow….
Source: Best Syndication

No one Said Weight Loss Is Easy

Jan 3, 2009

Losing weight is not easy. No one should lull you into believing there is a quick way to lose weight. One important component of weight loss is that is takes time…
Source: Emax Health

Man becomes instant celeb as News details amazing drop of 430 pounds

Jan 2, 2009

He’s the unbuttered toast of the town. The day after he appeared on the cover of the Daily News…
Source: Daily News

100 Calorie Packs Don’t Help Much With Weight Loss

Jan 1, 2009

For the dieter who’s looking to lose a few, the market wants to help you. For the last couple of years, certain companies have offered small portions of snack foods bundled in 100-calorie packs…
Source: Hartford Courant

Fitness: the missing ingredient to our children’s success

Jan 1, 2009

We all know that the health of our children will suffer if they are not physically active and don’t eat well. It’s becoming increasingly apparent that academics suffer as well…
Source: SFGate

Half the man he used to be: Fargoan sheds more than 400 pounds in 18 months

Jan 1, 2009

When Charles Elliott hit rock bottom, he couldn’t get much lower. He was already lying on the ground. In April 2007, the 730-pound man fell down outside his Fargo apartment…
Source: In-Forum.com

Obesity Starts Earlier Than You Think

Jan 1, 2009

Recent reports have indicated that childhood obesity is set in place by the age of five, but, “Actually, it starts in the womb,” says Dr. Barry Sears, one of the world’s leading experts on the impact of diet on hormones and gene expression…
Source: PR Web

Overweight children at risk for problematic sleep apnea

Jan 1, 2009

Jennifer Hall of Cohoes is concerned about her 7-year-old son, Chris. “My son is a little overweight and snores heavily,” said Hall. “He doesn’t sleep through the night, and he’s incredibly cranky in the morning…
Source: Daily Gazette

Motivation: Choosing Your Weight-Loss Diet

Dec 31, 2008

With the holiday season bringing upon us the dark cloud of over-indulging in too much food and alcohol, we’re all striving to distinguish the silver-lining to it, which is as expected, a weight-loss diet so as to begin the year healthy and fit…
Source: eFluxMedia

Weight loss resolutions take time and dedication

Dec 30, 2008

Each year many Oklahomans make a list of New Year’s resolutions. Topping the list for many is to lose weight. Some people have this goal on their list every year. They may shed a few pounds, but do not seem to have long-term success…
Source: McAlester News-Capital

Doctors Not Properly Diagnosing Overweight And Obesity In Children

Dec 29, 2008

Despite recent widespread media attention given to studies that have indicated one-third of American children have a weight problem, a new study shows just one-third of children who are overweight or obese actually receive that diagnosis by a pediatrician…
Source: Science Daily

Gastric bypass surgery resolves diabetes in teens

Dec 29, 2008

Teenagers who undergo gastric bypass surgery are often immediately relieved of Type 2 diabetes, according to research published today in the journal Pediatrics…
Source: Los Angeles Times

The top 10 healthiest diets in America

Dec 29, 2008

If losing weight is at the top of your resolution list, you’re not alone. An estimated 80 million Americans go on diets every year, spending more than $30 billion annually on programs and products…
Source: CNN Health

New Year’s weight loss resolution: How to make it work

Dec 28, 2008

Have you made your New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year but not sure how to do it? It may seem overwhelming at first, but with a few simple steps you can break through the mold and make 2009 your best year yet…
Source: Examiner.com

Liver disease may resolve with weight loss surgery

Dec 26, 2008

Obesity surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, not only helps obese individuals shed a significant amount of weight, it also significantly improves or completely resolves a common obesity-related liver problem…
Source: Reuters

Who says kids don’t eat veggies?

Dec 26, 2008

Believe it or not, the kids at George Washington Charter Elementary School can’t wait to eat their vegetables…
Source: MyDesert.com

Eat Fruit, Live Life - Learn the Amazing Benefits of Fruit

Dec 25, 2008

Eat Fruit, Live Life - Discover how fruit can help fight joint pain and fight the aging process…
Source: Fruit

Targeting Obesity Alongside Hunger

Dec 24, 2008

Obama Administration May Look to Tie Food Assistance to Improved Nutrition…
Source: WashingtonPost.com

Weight Loss Surgery Patients Face Holiday Eating Challenges Head On

Dec 23, 2008

For most of us, the holidays are a non-stop food fest that challenges our resolve to eat healthy. From office parties and cookie exchanges to holiday parties and tasty gifts, the temptations are all around…
Source: Newswise

Medical Minute 12-19: Weight-Loss Surgery: A Cure For Diabetes?

Dec 19, 2008

Cheryl Bishop’s weight has been a life-long battle. “I was always the chunky kid and it just got progressively worse and worse and worse until it was out of control,” said Bishop…
Source: WCTV

Higher Levels Of Obesity-related Hormone Found In Patients With Psoriasis

Dec 19, 2008

Patients with the skin disease psoriasis appear more likely to have higher levels of leptin (a hormone produced by fat cells that may contribute to obesity and other metabolic abnormalities) than persons without psoriasis, according to a new report…
Source: Science Daily

Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption

Dec 19, 2008

Restricting the availability of unhealthy snacks in elementary schools led to a small increase in fruit and vegetable consumption among fifth-graders, a new study found…
Source: HealthDay

Resolve to help your kids maintain healthy weight

Dec 19, 2008

A growing health concern, childhood obesity affects over 30 percent of kids in the U.S. As a result, more children than ever before have been diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other chronic health conditions associated with obesity…
Source: The Daily News

Proposed Sales Tax on Soft Drinks Could Help Reduce Obesity

Dec 18, 2008

A proposed sales tax on soft drinks could help reduce obesity. That’s what New York health officials are saying but the beverage industry disagrees. They say there are other ways to confront the growing problem…
Source: WJHG

Chef Dave Fouts joins Edmond Sun as columnist

Dec 17, 2008

The Edmond Sun welcomes Chef Dave Fouts as a new contributing columnist. Chef Dave, an Edmond resident, will write a weekly food column published each Wednesday with emphasis on health and wellness. The focus will be three-pronged with articles on local food, personal stories and travels with Chef Dave…
Source: The Edmond Sun

The Biggest Loser: Families Episode Recap: “Finale”

Dec 17, 2008

Put down those dumbbells and kick up those feet — it’s The Biggest Loser: Families finale! After weeks of hard work and tons of sweaty, calorie-burning workouts, it’s time to see who takes home the grand prize. Let’s get to it…
Source: TV Guide

Açaí Is Super But Won’t Aid in Weight Loss

Dec 16, 2008

When something is classified as a superfood, that doesn’t mean it’s invincible. Açaí is healthy because it’s an excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, amino acids, and heart-healthy fatty acids that aid in digestion…
Source: fitsugar

Effective Weight Loss Starter Guide

Dec 15, 2008

It is quite ironic that in this fast-paced modern world that we find ourselves part of, that a large percentage of us have a weight problem…
Source: Best Syndication

Help Your Child Reach 2009 Weight Loss Goals

Dec 15, 2008

Weight loss resolutions aren’t just for adults anymore, according to a recent survey* showing more than 40 percent of teens rank getting more exercise and weight loss as their top New Year’s resolution…
Source: News Blaze

How To Survive Holiday Eating After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Dec 15, 2008

The NJ Bariatric Center offers patients advice on how to survive holiday eating temptations. “During the holiday season eating a healthy and balanced diet can seem like an impossible task to many gastric bypass, Lap Band and REALIZE Band patients…
Source: PR Urgent

Weight can be kept off no matter how it’s lost

Dec 15, 2008

Obese people who have lost substantial amounts of weight without surgery can do just as well at maintaining the healthier weight as their peers who lost weight via gastric surgery. That’s the finding of the first study to compare the two strategies…
Source: Reuters

Age-appropriate language key to tackling kids’ weight

Dec 14, 2008

Both the holiday season and the onset of cold weather tends to lead to hearty eating, quickly followed by New Year’s resolutions to shed extra weight and join the gym. But you shouldn’t be thinking only about yourself. What about your kids…
Source: Chron.com

City Eyes Aggressive Measures on Obesity

Dec 12, 2008

Mayor Bloomberg and city health officials have banned trans fats and mandated calorie postings in chain restaurants. But a new report is calling for an even greater effort to fight obesity…
Source: WNYC

School soda ban a healthy choice

Dec 12, 2008

New rules mean Colo. kids can’t buy soda in lunchrooms and vending machines. It’s a decision that will help fight obesity…
Source: The Denver Post

Diet sabotage! 4 obstacles to fat loss

Dec 11, 2008

Don’t beat yourself up over that extra flab. To lose weight, you need to know about the everyday factors stopping you from reaching your goals, says Alexa L. Fishback, nutritionist and author of “The Daily Fix.” An excerpt…
Source: MSNBC

OR-Live Presents: Webcast Featuring Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Dec 11, 2008

The Bariatric Center at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is proud to offer a web cast featuring Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery. Director of Bariatric Surgery, Ioannis Raftopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., performs the surgery…
Source: Market Wire

Family lifestyle equals genes in obesity risk

Dec 10, 2008

Obesity can run in families, but family lifestyle has just as much to do with teenagers’ weight as their genes do, new research shows…
Source: Reuters

High Fiber Diets Support Weight Loss

Dec 10, 2008

Although the National Cancer Institute recommends a daily intake of 20-35 grams of fiber, most Americans consumer less than half that amount. By choosing fiber-rich foods you can improve your overall health and increase your weight loss results…
Source: Natural News

Oprah’s weight struggles a microcosm of America’s obesity epidemic

Dec 10, 2008

The definition of the word “expert” is someone “who has a special skill or knowledge in some particular field; possessing special skill or knowledge; trained by practice.” And one of the biggest experts on dieting in America has got to be…
Source: Examiner.com

Weight Loss Surgery Patients Face Difficult Choices During the Holiday

Dec 10, 2008

The holiday season brings cheer, joy, and goodwill, which is celebrated by many with an eggnog toast or gifts of holiday cookies and candies. But for gastric bypass, Lap Band and REALIZE Band patients these holiday celebrations make it hard to stick to a healthy eating plan and maintain their hard earned weight loss…
Source: PRlog

Obesity may raise headache risk

Dec 9, 2008

Being overweight or obese may increase the likelihood of having severe headaches and migraines, new study findings suggest…
Source: Reuters UK

STOP Obesity Alliance Releases Obesity GPS to Change America’s Course in the Fight Against Overweight and Obesity

Dec 9, 2008

The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance today released the Obesity GPS - Guide for Policy and Program Solutions…
Source: Market Watch

Keeping kids fit: Efforts to raise healthy, active children begin at home

Dec 8, 2008

For the past nine months, the Pacific Daily News and its community partners have helped to raise awareness about childhood obesity and the steps families can take to raise healthy, active kids…
Source: Guampdn.com

Nutritionist From The NJ Bariatric Center Offers Holiday Eating Tips

Dec 8, 2008

The holiday season brings cheer, joy, and goodwill, which is celebrated by many with an eggnog toast or gifts of holiday cookies and candies. But for gastric bypass, Lap Band and REALIZE Band patients these holiday celebrations…
Source: WebWire

Reduce calorie surplus through exercise

Dec 8, 2008

Tara Randle has been a registered dietitian and diabetes educator for Lake Regional Health System for the past three years. What are Calories?…
Source: News-Leader.com

Study: Bariatric Surgery May Resolve Liver Disease

Dec 8, 2008

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an emerging problem related to the obesity epidemic, becoming one of the most common causes of liver disease in the nation. A recent study…
Source: Endonurse

Fiber-Rich Diets Promote Weight Loss, Health Gains

Dec 7, 2008

If you’re working on improving your diet and enhancing your health, eating more fiber is a great place to start…
Source: The Paramus Post

It’s a tough subject: Milk

Dec 6, 2008

Cartons of milk still anchor school lunches, but the milk inside them is changing as concerns mount about childhood obesity and nutrition…
Source: Freep.com

Organic diets aid in weight loss

Dec 5, 2008

Organic foods can help individuals shed unwanted pounds. Since organic food contains no preservatives, additives, pesticides, or growth hormones your body’s digestive system works more efficiently…
Source: Examiner.com

A Hawaii man’s weight loss mission

Dec 4, 2008

When it comes to one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, one Hawaii man knows the secret to losing weight…
Source: KHNL.com

Why Media Could Be Bad For Your Child’s Health

Dec 4, 2008

The maxim holds true: too much of anything is bad for you. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit advocacy group, and researchers from the National Institutes of Health, Yale University and California Pacific Medical Center…
Source: Time

Exercise Eases Obesity

Dec 3, 2008

Overweight kids may be able to work out their anger with exercise, a new report finds…
Source: U.S. News

Three habits for holiday weight loss

Dec 1, 2008

Has Halloween candy and gravy-drenched turkey already left your body with a little extra lagniappe? Have no fear…
Source: DailyComet.com

Keeping Fit: Strength training pays off in more ways than one

Nov 29, 2008

Research from Ohio University indicates that three of every four Americans is overweight or obese. We know that weight gain occurs when our caloric intake exceeds our caloric expenditure…
Source: PatriotLedger.com

The 2008 Top 10 Weight Loss Myths

Nov 28, 2008

Being a certified personal fitness trainer, I hear misinformation on how to lose weight on a daily basis. There are too many examples to list and a slew of new myths and products always appear each year around New Year´s Day…
Source: American Chronicle

Obama and obesity: Change you can believe in?

Nov 27, 2008

In addition to mortgage rescues, banking bailouts and healthcare reform, some people would like to know what President-elect Barack Obama intends to do about the nation’s growing girth…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Father-daughter know ups, downs of weight loss

Nov 23, 2008

Richard Wann and his daughter, Ginger, know what it takes to lose weight and get in shape…
Source: The Birmington News

Poor diet, lack of exercise contribute to diabetes

Nov 22, 2008

November is National Diabetes Month. According to the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, more than 20 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 360,000 adults in Alabama have been told they have diabetes…
Source: The Clanton Advertiser

Sweet Potatoes Are a Naturally Sweet Addition to Holiday Dinners

Nov 22, 2008

This holiday season, add zest and color to meals with a nutritious option, the sweet potato. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nation’s original weight-loss support organization, advises…
Source: Polish News

Experts say cause of obesity could be psychological

Nov 21, 2008

“I could see someone who was crying on the inside for help. She was clearly mentally in a place where she was self loathing constantly,” said Psychotherapist Meghan Lemery…
Source: News10Now.com

A Simple Scale Can Help Reduce Childhood Obesity

Nov 20, 2008

Could a simple scale be an effective weapon in the fight against childhood obesity? A new study finds teens who weighed themselves at least once a week tended to be less heavy and eat a better diet than teens who did not weigh themselves…
Source: KSPR.com

Acting U.S. Surgeon General: Childhood Obesity Is ‘Epidemic’

Nov 20, 2008

The acting surgeon general of the United States and Virginia’s state health commissioner visited James Madison University on Wednesday, encouraging students, officials and the community to help stop the spread of childhood obesity…
Source: DNRonline.com

Researchers: Ban on Fast Food T.V. Advertising Would Reverse Childhood Obesity

Nov 19, 2008

Largest Study of Its Kind Offers Policy Alternatives to Curb Epidemic of Overweight Youth…
Source: MarketWatch

Weight Loss Surgery Improves Fertility

Nov 19, 2008

Women who become heavy with child after weight-loss surgery are prone to be healthier and less likely to have a baby born with complications…
Source: EFluxMedia

Physical activity post bariatric surgery perks up weight loss, quality of life

Nov 18, 2008

Increased physical activity after bariatric surgery helps patients drop more weight and improve their quality of life, reveals a new study…
Source: Thaindian News

Burlington, Vt.: America’s Healthiest Place to Live

Nov 17, 2008

Want to be healthy? Perhaps you should move to Burlington, Vermont. Of all the U.S. metro areas examined by the CDC recently, Burlington had the largest proportion of people…
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Florida fights childhood obesity with new gym rule

Nov 17, 2008

Schools must comply with a state law requiring children in kindergarten through fifth grade to receive 30 minutes of continuous physical education every day…
Source: The Christian Science Monitor

UPDATE 1-U.S. Medicare wants limits for weight loss surgery

Nov 17, 2008

Medicare, the U.S. government’s largest payer of health care, said on Monday it does not plan to cover weight-loss surgery in diabetic patients who are not dangerously overweight, saying…
Source: Reuters

Childhood obesity: Healthy lifestyle choices are critical

Nov 16, 2008

A recent study that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that the rate of obesity among children has leveled off after 25 years of steady growth…
Source: SunSentinel.com

The Real Tips on How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off!

Nov 15, 2008

Magazine covers are littered with promises of quick and substantial weight loss, strategically positioned right next to the super skinny, perfectly airbrushed model. Instantly we are intrigued…
Source: The Wakulla.com

How Randy Jackson Lost 100 Pounds

Nov 13, 2008

The American Idol judge tells WebMD his 9 top secrets for weight loss success…
Source: WebMD

NYC museum offers portion-size workshop

Nov 13, 2008

A group of children attending a workshop on healthy portion sizes this week was given paper plates and art supplies and told to compose a meal of pretend food…
Source: Newsday.com

Child Obesity Seen as Warning of Heart Disease

Nov 11, 2008

A new study finds striking evidence that children who are obese or have high cholesterol show early warning signs of heart disease…
Source: New York Times

‘The Biggest Loser’: Should you mimic its weight-loss methods at home?

Nov 10, 2008

Medical experts weigh in on intense versus moderate workouts for those who are seriously overweight. But no matter which approach you choose, be sure to have a physician’s guiding hand…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Study: Shedding Pounds Could Make You Smarter

Nov 10, 2008

There are many health benefits to losing weight, but now new research suggests that shedding the pounds could make you smarter. In the U.S. where nearly 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese, the demand for gastric bypass is booming. The procedure boasts a host of benefits including improving sleep apnea, lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and possibly curing diabetes. Now new research suggests it could make recipients smarter…
Source: CBS

Five tips for parents to prevent—or prevail over—childhood obesity

Nov 8, 2008

In the last few decades, obesity has become a big problem among little people. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the rate of obesity among children ages 6 to 11 reached 17 percent in 2006 — more than double 1980’s level of 6.5 percent…
Source: PostCrescent.com

New procedure for shrinking the stomach

Nov 8, 2008

Until now shrinking the stomach for weight loss was done through lengthy and risky surgery, but a new procedure can do it in under an hour with no cutting…
Source: NBC-2.com

No Magic Solution to Yo-Yo Dieting

Nov 7, 2008

As any so-called yo-yo dieter can tell you, it is often easier to lose weight than to keep it off. A new study shows that different diet compositions — such as more fat or less fat, higher or lower glycemic index, and different levels of monounsaturated fatty acids — don’t affect a dieter’s tendency to regain the weight…
Source: WebMD

Best of the Easy Weight Loss Tips

Nov 6, 2008

In today’s world, it really isn’t a surprise that more than half of all Americans are actually overweight or even clinically obese. Most people in this day and age have frantic and busy existences, meaning that following a diet religiously is not easy, and neither…
Source: Times of the Internet

Easy Weight Loss Tips - 5 Tips For Fast and Easy Weight Loss

Nov 6, 2008

It really is possible to lose weight fast, especially at the beginning of a diet. The hard part is usually sticking to a plan after you’ve been doing it for several weeks…
Source: American Chronicle

More family meals, less obesity? Maybe

Nov 4, 2008

Most health experts are champions of family meal time, saying that it not only promotes good eating habits, but also fosters better communication and contributes to that all-important quality time…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Are School Lunches Causing Childhood Obesity?

Nov 3, 2008

A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Healthy Eating Research suggests the USDA’s subsidized lunch program is contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic, according to the Organic Consumers Association…
Source: The Daily Green

Child’s sleep linked to adulthood obesity risk

Nov 3, 2008

Consistently getting a good night’s sleep may help protect children from becoming obese as adults, a study published Monday suggests…
Source: Reuters

Christmas Diet Tip #3: 5 Steps to Kill the Sugar Craving

Nov 3, 2008

Now that Halloween is behind us (yes, my butt is bigger, too), I hope we can take a more “measured” look at sugar…
Source: beliefnet.com

Food diary can double weight loss

Nov 3, 2008

A new study has revealed dieters who keep a food diary can double their weight loss…
Source: Marie Claire

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Often Go Hand in Hand

Nov 3, 2008

When you look at the list of risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes you may see that there are some that you can control. Among them, being overweight and being inactive…
Source: eFluxMedia

Video games promoted in fight against childhood obesity

Nov 3, 2008

In the fight against childhood obesity, grim statistics continue to be reported. One in four children in the U.S. spend at least three hours a day sitting in front of the computer surfing the net but not doing school work…
Source: Canada.com

Exclusive! Carnie Wilson’s Weight Loss Triumph

Oct 31, 2008

After hitting “rock-bottom” thanks to yo-yo dieting, Carnie Wilson recently slimmed down to 160 lbs. Read on for how she did it — you can do it too…
Source: Mom Logic

Obesity blamed for doubling rate of diabetes cases

Oct 31, 2008

The nation’s obesity epidemic is exacting a heavy toll: The rate of new diabetes cases nearly doubled in the United States in the past 10 years, the government said Thursday…
Source: Associated Press

Diabetes Up 90% in U.S.

Oct 30, 2008

Scary Halloween news from the CDC: Type 2 diabetes is up 90% since 1997. And that may be an underestimate because the numbers come from self-reported surveys conducted by the CDC in 1995-1997 and in 2005-2007…
Source: WebMD

11 Steps to Effective Weight Loss

Oct 29, 2008

Most people with type 2 diabetes struggle with their weight. And chances are, your doctor has given you little or no guidance on how to shed those extra pounds…
Source: Reader’s Digest

Behavioral Link Between Breastfeeding And Lower Risk Of Childhood Obesity

Oct 28, 2008

Breastfeeding has a number of positive health benefits for baby: it can prevent ear infections and allergies, and lowers the risk of developing respiratory problems. It can also help prevent against obesity later in life…
Source: Science Daily

Gastric bypass gives hope, health

Oct 28, 2008

Stores don’t sell svelte woman Halloween costumes. But by shedding 158 pounds to reach her ideal weight, Karen Eastis feels like she walks around wearing one…
Source: TimesCall.com

10 Tips for Losing 100 Pounds

Oct 27, 2008

Got a lot to lose? Consider these tips for successful weight loss…
Source: WebMD

Weight Loss Tip: Travel Survival Kit

Oct 27, 2008

Sometimes you’ve just got to laugh … at yourself! I’m headed out of town this morning for 2.5 days … woo hoo! I love packing up my little suitcase, rolling it and myself out to the curb and hailing a cab…
Source: Beliefnet.com

12 steps to weight loss

Oct 24, 2008

Facing a dozen strangers seated around a table, a heavyset man put down his coffee and paused before introducing himself: “My name is Christian, and I’m a compulsive overeater…
Source: The Courier

The Ups and Downs of ‘Yo-Yo’ Dieting

Oct 24, 2008

For some frequent dieters, weight loss is a vicious cycle. They’re gung-ho in the beginning, and the pounds melt away, but not for long. Once they stray from their diet, all the weight that was lost makes a comeback…
Source: U.S. News

Weight Loss Tip: Clean Out the Cabinets NOW

Oct 24, 2008

I’m going to give it to you straight! There is no such thing as WILL POWER … there is only WANT POWER. If you really want to lose weight NOW…
Source: Beliefnet

A look at childhood obesity in America

Oct 23, 2008

Take a look at the American Academy of Pediatrics’ website and you will see multiple references that refer to childhood obesity as an epidemic. According to the World Health Organization…
Source: Examiner.com

Learn how to help your child achieve a healthy body weight

Oct 23, 2008

As anyone who’s been this side of comatose for the past several decades knows, obesity has become a problem of epidemic proportions in this country…
Source: WickedLocal.com

Speed of eating ‘key to obesity’

Oct 22, 2008

Wolfing down meals may be enough to nearly double a person’s risk of being overweight, Japanese research suggests… Source: BBC News

Childhood obesity leads to weighty health issues

Oct 21, 2008

In the past 20 years, the number of our nation’s children who are overweight has doubled according to records kept by the National Institutes of Health. That is hardly surprising given that adolescents spend more time in front of computer monitors, televisions, and video screens than ever before…
Source: BattleCreekEnquirer.com

Don’t hope a child will grow out of obesity

Oct 21, 2008

Childhood obesity has grown into a national epidemic that I find quite worrisome. About 14 percent of children ages 2 to 5 years, 19 percent of children…
Source: HeraldNet

Exercise trumps obesity gene, U.S. study finds

Oct 20, 2008

Vigorous physical activity can help even people genetically prone to obesity keep the weight off, U.S. researchers said on Monday…
Source: Canada.com

Obesity’s quiet partner: childhood liver disease

Oct 20, 2008

You may not know it, but there is a silent epidemic of liver disease hiding inside the child obesity epidemic, and this carries with it extremely serious and lifelong consequences…
Source: Caller.com

Small changes in calories can spur weight loss

Oct 18, 2008

With figures in the trillions on everyone’s mind these days, it’s easy to dismiss the power of 100. But cutting as little as 100 calories a day from your diet…
Source: The Arizona Rebulic

Childhood obesity an ongoing battle

Oct 17, 2008

A recent study that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that the rate of obesity among children has leveled off after 25 years of steady growth…
Source: OrlandoSentinel.com

Fall is the perfect season for beginning a weight loss plan

Oct 16, 2008

Forget New Years. Autumn is the best time to begin a diet and exercise program. Think about it — the leaves are turning, the days are cooling, the kids are in school, the soup pot is begging to be filled…
Source: SCnow.com

HealthWatch: Childhood Obesity A Family Affair

Oct 15, 2008

Our nation’s obesity epidemic is most devastating to our kids. Obese children are at high risk of becoming obese adults and facing health problems along the way…
Source: WCBSTV.com

How To Maintain Long Term Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery

Oct 15, 2008

Weight loss immediately after Gastric Bypass, Lap Band and REALIZE Band surgery is rewarding. Your body is adjusting to its new system, and often times the weight seems to be coming off with little or no effort…
Source: WebWire

Dogs may help combat childhood obesity: study

Oct 14, 2008

They are called man’s best friend, but they could also be the best weapon in the fight against childhood obesity…
Source: ABC.News

Overweight kids: Fighting the obesity epidemic

Oct 12, 2008

Obesity is an issue on the rise, one that can have far-reaching consequences. “Obesity is a serious health issue, not only for kids but for adults too,” said Dr. Rock Helms, family medicine doctor at Northside Medical Associates in Pell City…
Source: Daily Home

Traditional family dinners the best bet to fight childhood obesity

Oct 12, 2008

Forget exercise and cutting on calories, for a traditional family dinner is more than enough to fight obesity, at least in case of kids, says a leading expert…
Source: Thaindian News

Don’t forget multivitamins after weight loss surgery

Oct 11, 2008

Latest research suggests that you should not forget to take your multivitamins after gastric bypass surgery for obesity…
Source: Online International News Network

Gastric Bypass ROSE

Oct 11, 2008

“I lost 130 pounds, kept it off for 5 years and then I seen a gradual increase,” says Charlene Ramsey. Even though she watched her diet, she regained 60 of those pounds…
Source: KDRV.com

Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy

Oct 11, 2008

Reduces appetite and provides for healthy weight loss. Join Vanderbilt Medical Center bariatric surgeons Bill Richards, Brandon Williams and Willie Melvin for a live webcast on laparoscopic gastric sleeve gastrectomy on October 23, 2008, at 6:00 PM CDT…
Source: Vanderbilt Medical Center

Battling Diabetes With Diet and Exercise

Oct 10, 2008

Diabetes experts from around the world recently gathered in New York City to discuss various techniques that alter patients’ digestive systems to help them lose weight and get their blood sugar under control…
Source: U.S. News

One Hour Of Moderate Daily Exercise Insufficient To Curb Childhood Obesity, Experts Argue

Oct 10, 2008

Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth, UK, have carried out research that suggests the one hour of moderate exercise a day recommended to children from health experts may not be enough to tackle the rising problem of childhood obesity…
Source: Science Daily

Five Hours a Week Keeps the Weight Off

Oct 9, 2008

For people who embark on weight-loss programs, keeping weight off is even harder than losing it. A new study found that about five hours of exercise per week makes it easier for overweight women who lose weight to keep it off…
Source: MedFinds

Healthy fats and hunger

Oct 9, 2008

“A fat found in olive oil, nuts and avocados could help naturally curb weight gain,” the Daily Mail reported. It said that scientists have found that the fat - oleic acid…
Source: NHS Choices

Kaiser Health Disparities Report: A Weekly Look At Race, Ethnicity And Health

Oct 9, 2008

The Washington Post on Saturday examined the 50 Million Pound Challenge, which seeks to reduce obesity and encourage healthy lifestyles in the black community…
Source: KaiserNetwork.org

Childhood obesity: Lower grades?

Oct 8, 2008

Overweight kids might do more poorly in school. When grade-point averages were compared among 566 middle school students in a Philadelphia suburb, overweight students came in at about half a grade point lower than normal-weight kids…
Source: SunSentinel.com

Study: Calcium No Help in Fat Loss

Oct 8, 2008

Eating calcium-rich foods may do a body good, but calcium probably won’t help you lose weight, new research shows…
Source: WebMD

Weight Loss Through Protein Bars

Oct 7, 2008

The idea of using protein bars to lose weight is a sound one. Protein has amazing effects on the human body and the concentrated protein you can get from protein bars is useful in helping you build muscle…
Source: Times of the Internet

Will Restaurants’ Posting Nutrition Info Help Fight Obesity?

Oct 7, 2008

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was all smiles last week as he signed legislation making his state the first to require chain restaurants (such as Chili’s and the like) to post nutrition data about the foods they serve on menus and on signs inside the restaurants…
Source: WashingtonPost.com

A new way for tweens to slim down: reading

Oct 6, 2008

The usual routes to getting overweight kids to slim down are exercise programs, behavior modification and sometimes medication. But there may be a new type of treatment to consider: reading…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Vending Machines Found in Most Middle Schools

Oct 6, 2008

Three-quarters of middle schools have vending machines where snacks and sugared drinks are sold, a new study finds…
Source: U.S. News

Challenging Obesity in Black Community

Oct 4, 2008

The goal is to shed 50 million pounds. The target is the black community, which suffers disproportionately from obesity and its unhealthy side effects…
Source: WashingtonPost.com

Fighting childhood obesity in the classroom

Oct 2, 2008

There’s some new information out today that will come in handy the next time you’re walking down the grocery aisle trying to decide what kind of cereal to buy for your kids…
Source: WTOC11

Good table manners can lead to weight loss

Oct 2, 2008

Manners can be helpful if you’re trying to make a decent impression on a date, at a business meeting or on any social occasion. They also can help you lose weight…
Source: Kentucky.com

Bones may weaken after weight loss surgery

Oct 1, 2008

Patients lose bone density after weight loss surgery, and the more weight they lose, the greater the drop, new research shows…
Source: Reuters

Health Buzz: Obesity Gene Linked to Colon Cancer and Other News

Oct 1, 2008

There may be a genetic link between risk of colon cancer and weight gain, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “We have discovered that a genetic variant of the adiponectin gene, called ADIPOQ, is associated with…
Source: U.S. News

Link between sleep deprivation and childhood obesity found

Oct 1, 2008

Scientists at the University of South Australia have found a link between sleep patterns in children and obesity. Study leader Professor Tim Olds said the team’s research had found it was likely that less sleep triggered appetite-stimulating hormones…
Source: The Tech Herald

North Knox woman sheds 140 pounds to reach goal of climbing Mt. LeConte

Oct 1, 2008

Forty years, 140 lost pounds and sheer determination - that’s what it took to make Cheryl Hodge’s lifelong dream of climbing Mt. LeConte a reality…
Source: KnoxNews

Prevention of Childhood Obesity Should Be an Integral Part of Prevention of Non Communicable Diseases

Oct 1, 2008

Diabetes and other major non communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and hypertension are lifestyle disorders…
Source: RedOrbit

Bigger breakfast = bigger weight loss

Sep 30, 2008

Today, the last day of Better Breakfast Month, seems like a good time to reflect on the impact of breakfast on weight loss. You probably already know that people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight…
Source: Nutrition Data

Going Into Debt to Save a Life

Sep 30, 2008

Family Frustrated That Insurance Won’t Pay for Bariatric Surgery…
Source: ABC News

Nutritionist from ‘The Biggest Loser’ dishes straight talk on weight loss

Sep 30, 2008

When it comes to weight loss, Cheryl Forberg knows how to do it big. As the nutritionist who co-wrote “The Biggest Loser” diet plan, Forberg has helped contestants lose thousands of pounds and transform their bodies and lives on the NBC-TV show.
Source: The Detroit News

Could gastric bypass surgery cure diabetes?

Sep 29, 2008

Gastric bypass and other surgeries have become a popular way for the obese to lose weight. The procedure has also proven effective at curing diabetes…
Source: WRAL.com

Dramatic Rise In Childhood Diabetes Found

Sep 29, 2008

A dramatic rise in the number of North Dakota children with Type 2 diabetes — a form of diabetes normally seen in adults — provides more evidence of a link between the disease and childhood obesity, experts say…
Source: The New York Sun

Los Angeles Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Mathias A L Fobi Installed as President of International Federation of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Sep 29, 2008

Bariatric Surgeon, Mathias A. L. Fobi. M. D. F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.N., has been installed as the President of the International Federation of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders at the 14th World Congress in Buenos Aires Argentina on September 23, 2008…
Source: Khagen Consulting

Learn the common misconceptions about weight loss

Sep 27, 2008

We’ve all heard the saying, “You can fool some of the people all of the time and you can fool all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.” When it comes to weight loss, it seems that most of us have been fooled most of the time…
Source: IndependentMail.com

Fast-food restaurants have key role in fighting childhood obesity: expert

Sep 26, 2008

Hospitals and health-care units should team up with fast-food chains to help fight childhood obesity, a leading expert says…
Source: The Standard

Randy Jackson opens up about gastric bypass surgery and his struggle with type 2 diabetes

Sep 25, 2008

When Randy Jackson called on Tuesday, he was downright ebullient. “Stephanieee!” He exclaimed, although I am fairly certain that four seconds earlier was the first time he had ever heard my name…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Robotic surgery makes weight loss procedure safer

Sep 25, 2008

Robot-assisted weight loss surgery cuts down a patient’s risk of developing a rare but serious complication, according to a five-year study…
Source: The Economic Times

Snoring, Sleep Apnoea And Obesity In Teenagers

Sep 25, 2008

Sleep-related breathing disorders, snoring and sleep apnoea are frequent and well-known disorders in children and adults. However, they have been poorly studied in teenagers so far…
Source: Medical News Today

Survey finds clues to fighting obesity in kids

Sep 25, 2008

Parents, teachers asked to find ways to promote better eating habits, active lifestyles for children…
Source: Ohio.com

Obesity Surgery Performed Through Vagina, U.S. First

Sep 24, 2008

On Tuesday, September 16, 2008, the UC San Diego Center for the Future of Surgery performed the nation’s first gastrectomy, a partial removal of the stomach, through the vagina. This new “natural orifice” technique may be an attractive alternative for the 200,000 U.S. patients who undergo surgery for the treatment of obesity each year…
Source: Science Daily

Self discipline is key for weight-loss surgery

Sep 23, 2008

Sara Sloan could be the star of an advertisement for weight-reduction surgery. This 58-year-old retired teacher from Brooklyn had been “the heaviest kid in kindergarten, heavy my whole life,” she said, until she underwent gastric bypass surgery in May 2004 and lost 128 pounds in less than a year…
Source: HeraldTribune.com

Weight Loss Surgery May Be Associated With Bone Loss

Sep 23, 2008

Weight loss surgery may be linked to deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D and bone loss, according to a new study…
Source: Science Daily

Calorie restriction diet not linked to bone loss

Sep 22, 2008

A calorie restriction diet does not cause bone loss in young, overweight adults, provided adequate amounts of calcium and other nutrients are maintained, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine…
Source:

MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND SHAQUILLE O’NEAL ANNOUNCE NEW FOOD STANDARDS FOR CITY AGENCIES

Sep 22, 2008

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal today announced the launch of the City’s first formal food standards, ensuring that the 225 million snacks and meals served annually by City agencies are healthier than ever…
Source: Media Newswire

Mini Treadmills: Anti-Obesity Tool or Death of Playtime?

Sep 22, 2008

Psychiatrists and Exercise Experts Debate the Wisdom in Kids’ Workout Equipment…
Source: ABC News

No end in sight for the obesity epidemic

Sep 21, 2008

It’s been a decade since the U.S. surgeon general declared that childhood obesity has become an epidemic…
Source: SignOnSanDiego.com

Buffalo-Niagara schools, health insurers join to fight obesity in children

Sep 20, 2008

The nation’s childhood obesity rate has nearly doubled since 1980 to 30 percent, and obese children and teenagers today are developing diseases formerly only seen in adults…
Source: The Buffalo News

Disabilities Can Change Weight-Loss Rules

Sep 20, 2008

It’s disconcerting enough when you think you’re doing the right thing - eating healthy, following the recommended food guidelines - and not getting the hoped for results with a smaller waist and lower weight…
Source: Tampa Bay Online

Weight loss helps hypertensive overweight people

Sep 20, 2008

A new Italian study shows that about half overweight people with stage 1 hypertension or high blood pressure can get their blood pressure normalized by simply losing 5 to 12 percent weight and…
Source: FoodConsumer.org

New obesity warning for kids

Sep 18, 2008

In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants…
Source: Ventura County Star

Seven Questions For Weight Loss

Sep 18, 2008

It seems that everyone I meet feels like they could stand to lose a few pounds, but is that really the case? Are you really putting your health at risk, or are you just carrying around a little harmless fluff…
Source: FitSugar

UI study shows how to lose weight without losing bone

Sep 18, 2008

A higher-protein diet that emphasizes lean meats and low-fat dairy foods as sources of protein and calcium can mean weight loss without bone loss – and the evidence is in bone scans taken throughout a new UI study…
Source: New Bureau

Chemical Suppressing Hunger Hormone Might Be The Answer To Obesity

Sep 17, 2008

Blocking production of a hormone called ghrelin, which creates the sensation of hunger, could be the answer to obesity, a problem that has become a major reason of concern in the US, where two-thirds of the populations are either overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Source: eFluxMedia

Factors Associated With Poor Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery Identified

Sep 17, 2008

Individuals with diabetes and those whose stomach pouches are larger appear less likely to successfully lose weight after gastric bypass surgery, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…
Source: Science Daily

The Workplace’s Newest Weight Loss Trick: The Moving Office

Sep 17, 2008

The wellness police have some new surpises for us. Coming soon to an office near you: treadmills that double as workstations. Walking meetings. Conference rooms outfitted with exercise bikes…
Source: Business Week

Former Arkansas Gov. Huckabee calls for health changes

Sep 16, 2008

The nation’s health care system can’t be overhauled without first addressing preventable health problems, particularly obesity, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Tuesday…
Source: WRAL.com

Gastric Bypass Surgery Less Helpful for Diabetics

Sep 16, 2008

It’s often considered a last resort for the severely overweight and obese, but gastric bypass surgery can be a lifesaver for one group of overweight patients: those with diabetes…
Source: Time

Campaigns Launched To Move Californians From Fat to Fit

Sep 15, 2008

Californians are overweight, out of shape and getting that way earlier in life, according to a study released this month. Even before the California Health Interview Survey was released by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research…
Source: California Healthline

Gastric bypass ROSE

Sep 15, 2008

Researchers say about one-third of Americans are obese (BMI of 30 or greater) and 4.8 percent are morbidly obese (BMI of 40 or greater). Rates of obesity are slightly higher among women compared to men (35.3 percent in women, 33.3 percent in men)…
Source: HOI News

Weight-Loss Surgery Requires Discipline

Sep 15, 2008

Sara Sloan could be the star of an advertisement for weight-reduction surgery. This 58-year-old retired teacher from Brooklyn had been “the heaviest kid in kindergarten…
Source: The New York Times

6 Food Mistakes Parents Make

Sep 14, 2008

A childhood nutrition instructor, knows firsthand that children can be picky eaters, but even she was surprised by a preschooler last year who ate a mostly chocolate diet…
Source: The New York Times

‘Overeating is Not the Only Cause of Obesity’

Sep 12, 2008

They say it is probably bad eating habits and lack of exercise, and maybe it is something else - they obviously don’t know for sure…
Source: RedOrbit

Banning Soft Drinks in Schools Has Small Impact

Sep 12, 2008

Banning soft drinks in elementary schools may not make a huge difference in kids’ overall consumption of the beverages, a new study suggests…
Source: U.S. News

Childhood obesity causing further concern

Sep 12, 2008

The epidemic of childhood obesity is talked about all the time, and has been for many years. Obesity in children is especially troubling because of the extensive health problems that can develop later in life…
Source: MLive.com

Obesity driving rise in arthritis

Sep 12, 2008

More than a million additional people in North Carolina will likely have arthritis by 2030, according to projections by the Centers for Disease Control…
Source: The News & Observer

SF: FATHER PLANS TO RUN ACROSS U.S. TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Sep 12, 2008

A 45-year-old father of two from North Carolina plans to start a new world record and raise awareness about childhood obesity Saturday by running from San Francisco to New York in 45 days…
Source: cbs5.com

Weight-Loss Surgery Weighed as Diabetes Rx

Sep 12, 2008

International health experts will convene in New York City next week to discuss an unconventional and arguably radical approach to treating people with type 2 diabetes: weight-loss surgery…
Source: AJC.com

Fitness for Kids Challenge tackles childhood obesity in 400 local schools

Sep 11, 2008

Nearly a third of children are obese or overweight, an epidemic of excessive weight that increases their risk of serious disease later in life…
Source: The Buffalo News

Green Tea and Weight Loss - Is it Right For You?

Sep 11, 2008

Green tea and weight loss now have scientific proof for the correlation many have made over the years. Green tea often praised for its cancer fighting properties, has joined the ranks of fat fighters…
Source: Times of the Internet

Stressed Moms More Likely to Have Overweight Kids

Sep 11, 2008

Childhood obesity in low-income families may be fueled more by stresses on the mother than by a child’s own stress, researchers found…
Source: Med Page Today

Bariatric surgery — a cure for diabetes?

Sep 10, 2008

Surgical control of type 2 diabetes, although not the current standard of care for the disease, may be coming closer to the mainstream. The surgical treatment of obesity is associated with the…
Source: Endocrine Today

7 Habits For Long Term Weight Loss

Sep 9, 2008

It is not easy to lose weight for a short term let alone have long term weight loss. It is also not easy to break some of those bad habits that have gotten so well established…
Source: Times On The Internet

Current Health News Articles Reveal Worldwide Obesity Epidemic Affecting Children

Sep 9, 2008

Current health news articles indicate that the worldwide obesity epidemic is affecting our children. In Western society and culture, a third or more of our children’s meals are school meals…
Source: MarketWatch

Less variety in food can aid weight loss

Sep 9, 2008

Q:It’s easier for me to eat the same thing every morning for breakfast. Am I setting myself up for boredom, and will it make me gain weight…
Source: Herald Tribune

High Levels Of Physical Activity Can Blunt Effect Of Obesity-related Gene, Study Suggests

Sep 8, 2008

High levels of physical activity can help to counteract a gene that normally causes people to gain weight, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine…
Source: Science Daily

Obesity Surgery Is Called Cost-Effective

Sep 8, 2008

The cost of the most common type of weight-loss surgery, which typically runs between $17,000 and $26,000, is offset within two to four years by medical cost savings, according to a new study…
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Parents battle bulge, bullying with overweight and obese kids

Sep 8, 2008

As the new school year begins, many parents with overweight and obese children are worried about how their kids will be treated by other students on the playground and in the classroom…
Source: University of Michigan Health System

Age 2 may be ‘tipping point’ for childhood obesity

Sep 7, 2008

Chubby cheeks and dimpled arms may be dismissed as baby fat in a toddler, but a study suggests that pediatricians need to raise concern about weight for tots as young as 2…
Source: Sacbee.com

Latest on obesity epidemic is fatty liver disease

Sep 7, 2008

In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants…
Source: Kristv.com

5 Pieces of Weight Loss Advice

Sep 5, 2008

It seems like some of you have back-to-school weight loss plans because I have received quite a few question about dieting advice…
Source: FitSugar.com

Link Between Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes And Neurodegeneration Found

Sep 5, 2008

New research from Rhode Island Hospital found that obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) can contribute to mild neurodegeneration with features common with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) – the first study to show that obesity can cause neurodegeneration…
Source: Science Daily

Obesity Worsens Asthma

Sep 5, 2008

New research shows that obese people who have asthma are nearly five times more likely to be hospitalized for the problem and to have lower quality of life and worse control of the disease than those with asthma who are normal weight…
Source: U.S. News & World Report

Practically Painless Weight Loss Tips

Sep 5, 2008

The BBQs and beach parties are over—and it’s time to pick up where we left off in June. While some of us hit the gym and skipped the potato salad, others may slacked off (we confess)…
Source: Momlogic.com

Childhood obesity is top health concern for parents

Sep 4, 2008

Childhood obesity is now regarded as the No. 1 health concern among parents in the United States, topping drug abuse and smoking, according to the American Heart Association…
Source: Herald-Dispatch.com

American Academy of Family Physicians and MetLife Foundation Collaborate to Introduce New Approach to Problem of Childhood Obesity

Sep 3, 2008

Foundation have announced a new partnership with MetLife Foundation, which is providing a $215,000 grant to fund a program to counter the national epidemic of childhood obesity. The program is designed to empower family physicians with new ways…
Source: Market Watch

N.Y. Begins Tracking Obesity Levels in Some Schools

Sep 3, 2008

As New York students return to public schools this year, some will find themselves asked to step up to the scale…
Source: ABC News

Obama and McCain Align with Food and Beverage Industries for Child Obesity Platform

Sep 3, 2008

Although “Change!” is the common cry among today’s Democratic and Republican candidates, like the George W. Bush Administration before, both the Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns have aligned themselves with the Food and Beverage Industries for their approaches to America’s Child Obesity public health crisis…
Source: PRWeb

Obesity prevention addressed

Sep 3, 2008

Susan Jen of the Health Leadership Network (HLN) presented information related to obesity prevention to the Clearlake City Council recently. The presentation was made in hope of gaining support for the initiative HLN has taken to better child health in Lake County…
Source: Lake County Record-Bee

Portion Control - the Key to Successful Weight Loss

Sep 3, 2008

Are you eating healthy meals and exercising and at the end of the day you still put on those few extra pounds. If you answered yes, then the solution to your problem may be portion control…
Source: Best Syndication

5 short weight-loss shortcuts

Sep 2, 2008

Who can resist a title like “Prevention’s Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss”? Not us, especially when it’s written by Chris Freytag, an exercise guru we saw at the American Council on Exercise conference in Las Vegas…
Source: Freep.com

Combination of weight-loss plans and exercise yields visible results

Sep 2, 2008

At 287 pounds, Erika Rath says she just wanted to feel invisible. “I would wear black all the time and just wanted to fade into the background,” she told me…
Source: The Gazette

How Weight Loss Surgery Helps Diabetes

Sep 2, 2008

Study Explains Why Surgery Improves Blood Sugar Levels Even Before Patients Lose Weight…
Source: WebMD

Maintaining a healthy weight

Sep 2, 2008

For everyone, maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for their general health. For people with diabetes, this goal is especially important. But if dieting is hard, maintaining a healthy weight is…
Source: Gather.com

Stores promoting junk food despite warnings on obesity

Sep 1, 2008

Supermarkets have almost doubled the number of “junk food” items they promote, despite warnings of an obesity crisis, an official watchdog has found… Source: TimesOnline

Vital: Weighing Up The Diet Odds

Sep 1, 2008

Sort Out The Fact From The Fiction With A Healthy Dose Of Advice From Scottish Slimmers…
Source: DailyRecord.co.uk

Why Soft Drinks Contribute to Obesity

Sep 1, 2008

The introduction of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the seventies coincided with a marked rise in obesity in the U.S., leading to speculations that there might be a causal connection between HFCS consumption and weight gain…
Source: NaturalNews.com

Landmark Menu Labeling Legislation Lands on Governor’s Desk

Aug 31, 2008

Following final California Senate passage this morning, California is now a signature away from becoming the first state in the nation to require chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards…
Source: MarketWatch

Surgeon General to Speak at KU Obesity Conference

Aug 31, 2008

Rear Adm. Steven K. Galson, acting surgeon general of the United States, will speak at the University of Kansas’ 10th annual Conference on the Prevention and Treatment of Overweight and Obese Individuals on Friday, Sept. 5…
Source: Kansas City Info Zine

Teen loses weight and gains a new purpose

Aug 31, 2008

A Parkland teenager who struggled with obesity is using his story to make a difference in the lives of other young people…
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Teens turning to weight-loss surgery

Aug 31, 2008

Gastric banding isn’t just for adults anymore — many young obese patients at Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children have found the procedure a success…
Source: Delaware Online

HEALTH TIPS: Getting our kids ready for school the healthy way

Aug 30, 2008

Obesity rates in the U.S. have doubled among children, and tripled among adolescents over the recent years, posing a serious threat to the health of the nation…
Source: South Florida Times

It is important to stay physically active, eat healthy during busy fall

Aug 30, 2008

Even with another busy school year underway, families can remain physically active and eat healthy…
Source: Pantagraph.com

A 406-pound couch potato turns into a marathon man

Aug 29, 2008

After surgery, Kyle Wright cut the candy and put on his running shoes…
Source: OCRegister

Weight loss may cut risk of colorectal growths

Aug 29, 2008

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of colorectal adenomas — growths or polyps that can become cancerous — but weight loss might reduce the risk, a study hints…
Source: Reuters

Body Contouring Helps Patients Achieve New Look

Aug 28, 2008

For people who have lost significant amounts of weight, getting rid of the fat is only the first part of the battle…
Source: wjz.com

The road to recovery continues

Aug 28, 2008

There are very few times when I am driven to tears. However, sometimes there are instances that a person can’t control their emotions.
Source: The Daily Herald

Weight Watchers fights against hunger and obesity

Aug 28, 2008

Weight Watchers has announced the launch of Lose for Good, a campaign created to empower people to get healthier while also giving back to others in need. The program addresses two global epidemics – obesity, and chronic hunger and malnutrition.
Source: Citizen-Times.com

Breakfast each day may keep obesity at bay

Aug 27, 2008

What you’ve heard is true — breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives kids and teens the energy they need to perform at school and helps adults get through the workday without burning out…
Source: Canada.com

Supercharge your diet with more fiber, inflammation-busting foods

Aug 27, 2008

Soluble fiber gives weight loss a kick. According to the September 1 issue of Woman’s World magazine, if you want to lose weight quickly and easily you should pile on the foods full of soluble fiber
Source: CalorieLab

Childhood Obesity Now a Top Worry for Moms

Aug 26, 2008

American kids are getting fatter. Is it the food they eat? Fifteen-year-old Tony says his diet was definitely unhealthy. “Chips, popcorn, soda, you name it. If it was there, I’d eat it,” he says.
Source: 11Alive.com

Gastric bypass surgery reverses metabolic syndrome

Aug 25, 2008

Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, in extremely obese patients can be cured by gastric bypass surgery, according to the findings from a new study…
Source: Reuters UK

Mushrooms and weight loss

Aug 25, 2008

Far be it from us to pander to awareness-themed events, but did you know it’s almost time for National Mushroom Month?
Source: Los Angeles Times

Fruit vending machines a fresh idea to put the bite on child obesity

Aug 24, 2008

PRIMARY school boys love apples. Secondary school girls like strawberries and grapes. Nobody’s fussed about pears. Cherry tomatoes are OK and so are mandarins…
Source: TheAge.com.au

Keep a Food Diary and Double Your Weight-Loss Efforts

Aug 22, 2008

have been trying to lose the same 15 lbs. for years. It is stubborn and old! When I get really frustrated with this stubborn and aging weight, I read up on all the ways I can to get rid of it…
Source: The Epoch Times

More Can Be Done to Combat Childhood Obesity

Aug 21, 2008

School officials and parents concerned about childhood obesity should look to national guidelines that recommend 60 minutes of exercise per day, according to public health officials…
Source: EVLiving.com

U.S. loses ground in battle against obesity

Aug 21, 2008

It’s been widely reported that exercise and a healthy diet help to control obesity. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t paying attention. Obesity rates have increased in 37 states since last year, according to a new health report…
Source: McNight’s

“Good” fat may be new weapon in obesity fight

Aug 20, 2008

A new understanding of the origins of brown fat cells — the “good” kind of fat that burns energy and keeps us warm — may lead to new treatments for obesity…
Source: Reuters

‘Celebrity Fit Club’ doctor weighs in on obesity fight

Aug 20, 2008

On the popular VH1 TV hit, Celebrity Fit Club, Dr. Ian Smith helps stars shed pounds when almost everything else has failed them…
Soruce: clarionledger.com

Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Helps Moms Instill Healthy Eating Habits

Aug 20, 2008

New Recipes and Tips Unveiled to Help Choose, Store and Prepare Fruits and Vegetables, Making it Easier to Eat More With back-to-school time just around the corner…
Source: MarketWatch

Obesity Raises Risks Of Serious Digestive Health Concerns: Incidence Of GERD, Colorectal Cancer Increase With Body Mass

Aug 20, 2008

The prevalence of obesity and overweight in the United States coupled by the increased risk of gastrointestinal diseases related to obesity raises serious implications for the health of Americans…
Source: ScienceDaily

Weight-loss surgery helps drop pounds, but it may not cure sleep apnea

Aug 20, 2008

Weight-loss surgery has proven to be a boon for some people who find that the speedy reduction in pounds also helps improve related health issues such as diabetes…
Source: Los Angeles Times

MSG and obesity?

Aug 19, 2008

Why are we fat? No no no no! Not that stuff about eating-too-much-and-moving-too-little. We’re talking about all the other theories out there — we examined a slew of them recently in a Health section article…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Sleep helps to lose weight

Aug 16, 2008

Sleep deprivation interferes with appetite-suppressing hormones, increases stress hormone levels, and decreases a person’s glucose tolerance, all of which may contribute to weight gain…
Source: The Times of India

Childhood ear infections may be linked to obesity later in life

Aug 15, 2008

Could childhood ear infections be contributing to the obesity epidemic? New research points to a possible link between the two common conditions…
Source: globeandmail.com

OK! Exclusive: Carnie Wilson’s Weight Loss Rebound

Aug 14, 2008

Carnie Wilson has lost nearly 40 pounds since she started a strict diet and exercise program this spring, after she topped out at 208 pounds…
Source: OK! Magazine

Poor Coordination In Childhood Linked To Obesity In Later Life

Aug 13, 2008

Poor physical control and coordination in childhood are linked to an increased risk of obesity in later life…
Source: Science Daily

Surgical Review Corporation Appoints Jaime Ponce, M.D., FACS, Chair, Bariatric Surgery Review Committee

Aug 12, 2008

Surgical Review Corporation’s (SRC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jaime Ponce, M.D., FACS, has been named Chair of the Bariatric Surgery Review Committee (BSRC). Ponce succeeds Harvey J. Sugerman, M.D., FACS, whose term ended in May…
Source: Surgical Review Corporation

Surgical Review Corporation Names New Members to its Board of Directors

Aug 12, 2008

Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) announces the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors to replace appointees whose terms have expired. Board members represent stakeholders in bariatric surgery, including health plans, professional liability groups, patient advocates, medical device manufacturers and surgeons…
Source: Surgical Review Corporation

Watch Dr. MAL Fobi On Women’s Entertainment Network Reality Show

Aug 12, 2008

Nearly one third of all Americans suffer from obesity. Some conquer their problem with diet and exercise alone; some seek medical intervention. In this episode…
Source: Women’s Entertainment Network

Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Offers Big Benefits: Study

Aug 12, 2008

Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics who lose weight soon after their diagnosis gain better control of their blood pressure and blood sugar, a benefit that lasts even if they regain that weight…
Source: Washington Post

Bariatric weight-loss surgery may be a heightened immune defense against cancer and infections

Aug 10, 2008

Another health benefit of bariatric weight-loss surgery may be a heightened immune defense against cancer and infections, a new study suggests…
Source: Top Cancer News

Healthy Addition To The Menu

Aug 10, 2008

A new public health measure took effect July 1 in New York City, requiring fast-food and chain restaurants to post calorie information on their menu boards…
Source: courant.com

Study indicates teens need to become far more active

Aug 10, 2008

A recent study indicated that our teenagers are too tied to the couch and are not getting enough exercise…
Source: The Oakland Press

The expanding American plate: Could eating less lower food prices and obesity?

Aug 10, 2008

An analysis of food availability data from the Department of Agriculture found that Americans ate about 1.8 pounds more food per week in 2006 compared to 1970. That’s just over 18 pounds of food per person per week…
Source: CalorieLab

Educators push ‘No Child Left Inside’ funding

Aug 9, 2008

Canoeing trips on the Chesapeake Bay. Endangered butterfly camps for teachers in Rhode Island. A new corral and barn for a nature center in Texas that wants to show kids live bison…
Source: Chron.com

How to keep youth at a healthy weight

Aug 7, 2008

For many adolescents, “screen time” is almost a full-time job that could lead to obesity, diabetes and other health issues…
Source: Reuters

Childhood obesity: Study targets fast-food restaurant offerings

Aug 6, 2008

A national study of children’s menus at some of the nation’s leading restaurants and fast-food outlets found many of the meals directed at youngsters greatly exceed recommended levels…
Source: Watertown Daily Times

Eating breakfast eggs helps weight loss

Aug 6, 2008

Eating two eggs for breakfast helps overweight adults lose more weight and feel energetic than eating a bagel breakfast, U.S. researchers said…
Source: UPI.com

Exercise and good eating habits a family affair

Aug 6, 2008

Valerie Thomas helped her daughter get ready for the new school year by equipping her with a healthier way of living…
Source: AJC.com

Parents shape whether their children learn to eat fruits and vegetables

Aug 6, 2008

Providing fruits for snacks and serving vegetables at dinner can shape a preschooler’s eating patterns for his or her lifetime…
Source: Washington University in St. Louis

Be well: To road to fitness starts at home

Aug 5, 2008

Have you ever been to the grocery store with your children? For me, it always starts in the produce aisle. My oldest son…
Source: The Advocate

Lack of REM sleep may raise obesity risk in kids

Aug 4, 2008

Studies have shown that children and teens who fail to get the proper amount of sleep each night are more prone to obesity, and researchers now think it may be linked to a particular stage of sleep…
Source: Reuters

Obesity on the Kids’ Menus at Top Chains

Aug 4, 2008

Every single possible combination of the children’s meals at KFC, Taco Bell, Sonic, Jack in the Box and Chick-fil-A is too high in calories, according to a study released…
Source: MarketWatch

Study shows food diaries aid weight loss

Aug 4, 2008

Francis Tacotaco always knew that he wasn’t a particularly healthy eater. But until he started keeping a food diary and writing in painstaking, sometimes embarrassing detail about everything that went into his mouth, he didn’t know just how bad it was…
Source: reporternews

Make your vacation a fat burning vacation with Lisa Lynn

Aug 3, 2008

Just because you’re on vacation, doesn’t mean you can’t eat healthy and exercise. You can do all three, as long as you make the right choices…
Source: WTNH

Some foods boost your weight loss

Aug 3, 2008

Ready to lose weight? I mean are you really ready to drop some pounds… Source: Gazette.com

What Should We Do About the Obesity Epidemic?

Aug 3, 2008

Yes, this is a big deal. We start off with just a few bullet points from the Campaign to End Obesity…
Source: HealthNewsDigest.com

Childhood Obesity — Toning it down

Aug 2, 2008

A new report about the amount of money spent marketing food and drinks to children leaves a sour aftertaste…
Source: CJonline

Study Predicts Obesity Apocalypse by 2030

Aug 2, 2008

Rising sea levels. Flying cars. Speculation about what the world will look like a quarter century from now are in no short supply…
Source: ABC News

Low-Level Exercise At Work Fights Obesity

Aug 1, 2008

Get Outta That Chair. Low-Level Exercise At Work Fights Obesity…
Source: ABC News

Dunkin’ Donuts Helps Fight Obesity, Introduces Healthy Menu

Jul 31, 2008

Dunkin’ Donuts has given in to pressure by health advocates to offer more healthy items on their menu. Beginning Aug. 6, the popular donut chain will add on its offerings two new flatbread sandwiches below 300 calories and 9 grams or less of fat…
Source: AHN

Lack of veggies can lead girls to a life of obesity

Jul 31, 2008

Many teenage girls are not getting the nutrients they need to ensure healthy development, putting them at risk for weight-related problems and cardiovascular disease…
Source: Reuters

Managing The Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes As You Age

Jul 31, 2008

Carrying extra weight and getting little exercise increase a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, but those risk factors don’t inevitably mean you’ll develop the disease…
Source: FoxBusiness

New Study Finds Amount of Exercise Needed for Weight Loss

Jul 31, 2008

According to a new study, published on the leading medical journal Archives of Internal Medicine, the amount of exercise needed for weight loss have been found to be…
Source: Associated Content

Children Targets of $1.6 Billion in Food Ads

Jul 30, 2008

One in three children in this country are overweight. But, until now, it was unclear how much the nation’s largest food and beverage companies spent influencing kids to eat unhealthy foods…
Source: WashingtonPost.com

Kids learning to cook in class to combat obesity

Jul 30, 2008

Give a kid a zucchini and he may not eat it. However, give a kid a zucchini along with a recipe and a cooking lesson, chances are he’ll eat the resulting snack, no matter how nutritious…
Source: AZCentral.com

Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic Looming

Jul 30, 2008

The current pattern of type 2 diabetes in young adults and trends in childhood obesity rates point to a dramatic impact on the future health of adults in the United States, concludes the writer of a report published this month…
Source: The Epoch Times

Weight Loss Tips - Top 25 Weight Loss Tips You should Know

Jul 30, 2008

Here are some weight loss diet tips that can be followed anywhere, everyday…
Source: American Chronicle

GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER GRETCHEN WILSON ASKS AMERICA TO JOIN HER IN THE FIGHT AGAI

Jul 28, 2008

OBESITY IS AN EPIDEMIC AND CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS LIKE TYPE 2 DIABETES AND EVEN PRE-MATURE DEATH. GRETCHEN WILSON, COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST, HAS SEEN THE EFFECTS…
Soruce: Melodika.net

Weight loss can help reverse liver damage

Jul 28, 2008

For those with liver cirrhosis from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, each pound lost is a step towards regaining your health…
Source: Deseret News

Nutrition Fact Labels: The Missing Key to Weight Loss Success!

Jul 27, 2008

To achieve and maintain good health, educate yourself about nutrition fact labels and use them regularly when shopping. They provide valuable information that will help you make wise food choices…
Source: American Chronicle

Los Angeles bans new fast food outlets and California outlaws trans-fats

Jul 26, 2008

Los Angeles has stepped up the war on obesity declared by American cities by preparing to ban any new fast food restaurants in its poorest and unhealthiest district…
Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Study: Lose weight and keep it off with six steps

Jul 26, 2008

Keeping off the pounds you worked hard to lose may not be as difficult as you’d expect, particularly if you follow six weight loss strategies…
Source: C-Health

Improving Physical Education in U.S. Schools is Key to Fighting Child Obesity Epidemic

Jul 25, 2008

Decline in School Physical Education Classes is Major Factor Contributing to Obesity Crisis…
Source: California Chronicle

Kids and Low-Carb Foods

Jul 25, 2008

Low carb diets, such as the Atkins diet and South Beach diet, are fairly popular among people. Do they work for kids? Are they safe…
Source: About.com:Pediatrics

Big Brothers Big Sisters Introduces Big Fitness Program; Hundreds of Kids, Volunteers to Get Healthy

Jul 24, 2008

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami (BBBS) is launching a new program, BIG Fitness, in order to reduce child obesity in South Florida….
Source: The Open Press

Dodd to Fight Children’s Obesity — Next Year

Jul 24, 2008

Sen. Chris Dodd (and others) introduced a Federal Obesity Prevention Act yesterday that would put together a task force across federal agencies to devise a strategy to combat obesity…
Source: Courant.com

Limiting Fructose May Boost Weight Loss, Researcher Reports

Jul 24, 2008

One of the reasons people on low-carbohydrate diets may lose weight is that they reduce their intake of fructose, a type of sugar that can be made into body fat quickly…
Source: Science Daily

Obesity and the Economy: A Logical Relationship

Jul 24, 2008

Is it truly any wonder that with the economy so depressed, obesity is at an all-time high? Historically, those who are economically deprived tend to be obese. This portion of the population often has to make the difficult choice between money for rent or money for groceries…
Source: American Chronicle

Quick Weight Loss Tips: 12 Ways To See Results Fast!

Jul 24, 2008

Are you tired of S-L-O-W weight loss? Do you need some quick weight loss tips? Maybe you have a special event coming up soon…
Source: American Chronicle

Richard Simmons lobbies against obesity

Jul 24, 2008

Fitness guru Richard Simmons gave passionate testimony during a congressional hearing. The 60-year-old Simmons is pushing for an expansion of physical education in public schools…
Source: abc7news.com

Vegetarian Weight Loss: Easy Tips to Guarantee Success!

Jul 24, 2008

Weight loss tips for vegetarians are surprisingly similar to tips for any other kind of weight loss journey. There are three main types of vegetarians…
Source: American Chronicle

Weight Loss Motivation: How to Stay Permanently Inspired and Jazzed

Jul 24, 2008

As is the case with many of us, we decide to lose weight because we are disgusted, depressed, in self-hating mode and vow that we are going to do something about it…
Source: Beliefnet

Fighting Obesity in High School

Jul 23, 2008

Lawmakers Examine Health Programs Based at School…
Source: ABC News

Richard Simmons Gets Congress Sweatin’ to the Oldies

Jul 23, 2008

This could be the most high-energy week Congress has seen in a very, very long time. The man who is arguably America’s most famous fitness icon of all time is coming to Capitol Hill to shake things up — literally…
Source: Washingtonpost.com

Gastric Bypass Surgery: Laparoscopic or Open Procedure

Jul 22, 2008

If you are one of the millions of people in the United States living with morbid obesity, one of the options to consider is bariatric surgery, often referred to as weight loss surgery. In the last 6 years…
Source: Health News

How to Keep a Successful Food Diary

Jul 22, 2008

Food Diaries Promote Accountability, Researchers Say…
Source: ABC News

Is your television safe?

Jul 22, 2008

Advertisements may be contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic…
Source: South Bend Tribune

Obesity Rate Increases in the U.S. because of Calorie-Heavy Menus

Jul 21, 2008

Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee are the states with the biggest percentage in obesity. 30 percent of the adults are considered obese. It seems that poverty, eating habits and demographic groups in the Southern part have influenced the obesity rate…
Source: eFluxMedia

Wanting to be healthy is the key to successful weight loss

Jul 21, 2008

It’s all about health. In this time of praise for trim body images that influence our thinking about our own shapes, this is easy to forget…
Source: TheSouthern.com

Weight Loss Study Compares Low Carbohydrate/High Protein Diets

Jul 21, 2008

A widely reported Israeli study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, compared three popular weight loss diets - low fat, which was attributed to the American Heart Association, low carbohydrate/high protein based on the Atkins diet, and Mediterranean style…
Source: EmaxHealth.com

Exercise Levels Fall as Children Become Teenagers, Study Says

Jul 15, 2008

Children in the U.S. become more sedentary as they become teenagers, with 15-year-olds engaging in less than an hour a day of physical activity, increasing their risk of obesity, a study found…
Source: Bloomberg.com

Initiate Change in Two Weeks: The Magic Number in Weight Loss

Jul 15, 2008

Are you having trouble finding the motivation to make a change in your diet and fitness level? Amazing things can happen in just two weeks…
Source: American Chronicle

Overcoming obesity: Diet, exercise winning combination for losing

Jul 15, 2008

About one-third of Americans are obese which is defined as 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight, and 66 percent are overweight or obese. And with 31.4 percent of its residents weighing in as obese…
Source: Pontotoc Progress

You Must Add Exercise for Rapid Weight Loss!

Jul 14, 2008

If you´re under a time constraint to slim down then you must exercise for rapid weight loss. There´s really no way around it. To lose even one pound in a week…
Source: American Chronicle

Obesity can take toll on body, spirit

Jul 13, 2008

Kakia Bogan is 33 now, but she remembers realizing as a third-grader she was heavier than others her age. “Not by my appearance,” said the mother of four, “but by how much I weighed when I had a yearly physical…
Source: Daily Journal

Fighting Obesity:Gastric Bypass Surgery

Jul 10, 2008

Obesity levels continue to climb in America, so many are turning to weight loss surgery for help. For a lot of people surgery is their last resort…
Source: KAUZ.com

Food Diaries Help Dieters Lose Twice the Weight

Jul 10, 2008

DIET DIARY: A recent study showed that keeping an honest, accurate record of food and drink doubled dieters’ success rate. Losing even a small amount of weight—as little as five pounds in some cases—can substantially reduce the risk of developing hypertension…
Source: Informify News

Weekends Can Be Diet Busters

Jul 9, 2008

Changes In Lifestyle Patterns On Weekends Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts…
Source: CBS News

Down-to-earth weight-loss tips from Richard Simmons

Jul 8, 2008

Limit portions: Buy a measuring cup and spoon. It’s not the latest fad, but it’s the only one that works, he says. Write a grocery list: And stick to it. Don’t buy foods on a whim…
Source: TheMorningCall.com

Keeping Food Diary Doubles Weight Loss

Jul 8, 2008

Dieters Who Keep Track of What They Eat Lose Weight Twice as Fast…
Source: ABC News

Time looks at issue of childhood obesity

Jul 8, 2008

Following the recent in-depth look at childhood obesity in the Washington Post, Time magazine last month provided its own special package on the problem of childhood obesity…
Source: CalorieLab

Type 2 diabetes epidemic seen looming

Jul 8, 2008

The current pattern of type 2 diabetes in young adults and trends in childhood obesity rates point to a dramatic impact on the future health of adults in the United States…
Source: Reuters

Childhood Obesity Levels Set to Rise Unabated

Jul 7, 2008

Childhood obesity is set to increase, with incidence rates growing at the fastest rates in Asia Pacific countries, particularly China, while Europe and the US will retain the highest overall ratios…
Source: RedOrbit

From weight loss to cancer prevention, there are many Benefits of Fiber

Jul 7, 2008

Fiber is a vital nutrient, but a mystery to many people. “It’s one of those nutrients that’s important, but people don’t know about it,” according to Jane Boone-Brechwald, a registered dietitian…
Source: Santa Maria Times

Curbing Obesity

Jul 5, 2008

Obesity is the number one health threat facing America. An estimated 67 million American adults are obese, and an additional 75 million are overweight. Approximately 4.2 million children aged 6 to 11 and 5.7 million adolescents 12 to 19 are also overweight…
Source: Health News

Post-op bariatric patients faced with changing self-image

Jul 5, 2008

Christine Bennett was shopping in a resale store near her Itasca home when, out of the corner of her eye, she caught some movement in close proximity…
Source: The Daily News Transcript

Letter: Technology taking kids away from fun

Jul 4, 2008

Having lived eight decades, it’s a new dawn. I’ve seen a lot of new technology come forth, the most prominent being television and computers…
Source: appealdemocrat.com

Obesity epidemic in children fuels need for new recommendations in lipid screening and cardiovascular health

Jul 4, 2008

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new clinical report on lipid screening and cardiovascular health in children…
Source: HeartWire

Good Question: Where Does Lost Weight Go?

Jul 3, 2008

For many of us, losing weight is something we always are trying to do. But when we drop a couple extra pounds, where does that weight end up going…
Source: WCCO.com

The 12 Diet Myths that Sabotage Weight Loss

Jul 3, 2008

Welcome aboard to America’s diet-go-round, one you may have ridden a few times before. You plan, measure, count, weigh. You sacrifice, deprive, starve then crave…
Source: Exchange Morning Post

Study: Eating Large Breakfast Could Aid In Weight Loss

Jul 2, 2008

A new study released by the Endocrine Society indicates that eating a complete breakfast packed with carbohydrates and protein compared to a low-calorie breakfast could help people with weight loss…
Source: Channel3000.com

Children Still Not Getting Enough Physical Activity

Jul 1, 2008

According to a new report published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, there needs to be a revision in the UK and the US of the recommended amount of physical activity children need to prevent obesity…
Source: Medical News Today

Weight Loss Slows On Weekends

Jul 1, 2008

Saturday can be the worst enemy for our waistlines and those who exercise for weight loss, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis…
Source: EMaxHealth

Weight Loss Plays Key Role In Diabetes Improvement

Jun 28, 2008

Stomach-reduction surgery is excellent treatment for severe diabetes, but doctors at Duke University Medical Center caution that it is not a…
Source: eMaxHealth

Bariatric surgery may improve cancer in the morbidly obese

Jun 25, 2008

Morbidly obese patients who had bariatric surgery had a greater chance of improving or preventing certain cancers…
Source: Endocrine Today

School Is Out, and Nutrition Takes a Hike

Jun 24, 2008

As my 9-year-old daughter began summer day camp last week, we talked about swimming rules, sunscreen and … cheese fries…
Source: The New York Times

Bariatric demographics and the big breakfast diet

Jun 21, 2008

If you’ve been toying with the question “Could bariatric weight-loss surgery be right for me?” it might be helpful for you to know whether the “me” in question fits…
Source: CalorieLab

Stigma Of Obesity Not Easy To Shed

Jun 20, 2008

Obese people often feel discriminated against and misunderstood by both the public and their physicians, according to a new study from Australia…
Source: CBS News

Weight Loss Surgery Significantly Improves Life’s Quality

Jun 20, 2008

Gastric bypass surgery in obese people significantly improves quality of life by cutting the risk for cancers, diabetes and a number of other diseases…
Source: emaxhealth.com

Big, Well-Balanced Breakfast Aids Weight Loss

Jun 19, 2008

Starting your day with a large meal packed with both carbohydrates and lean protein, and even a small piece of chocolate, can help lessen cravings and hunger the rest of the day, which can lead to significant weight loss, new research suggests…
Source: HealthDay News

Findings: Real juice not cause of obesity

Jun 18, 2008

Drink up, kids — that fruit juice might not be as bad for you as mom fears…
Source: 2theadvocate.com

Obesity Surgery May Cut Cancer Risk

Jun 18, 2008

Last week, Caelie Haines took her 14-year-old daughter to Six Flags Theme Park near Washington, D.C. The roller coasters made the teen ecstatic, but it wasn’t just the thrill of the speed. It was the fact that her mother could finally ride with her…
Source: ABC News

High Cholesterol: Is Your Child at Risk?

Jun 17, 2008

When Wendy Dean suffered a heart attack, her personal health was not her only concern. Because she was only 35-years-old, she had good reason to worry about her two young daughters…
Source: FoxNews.com

Flavoring Food May Promote Weight Loss

Jun 16, 2008

Boosting the flavor of your food with calorie-free seasonings and sweeteners may help you feel fuller faster and decrease the amount you eat, according to a U.S. study that suggests this may be a new way to help people lose weight…
Source: U.S. News

Obese patients tried on average 24 diets before surgery

Jun 16, 2008

People who have had weight-loss surgeries say they tried an average 24 diets and exercise programs over the years before deciding to have the procedure…
Source: USA Today

Body image program reduced onset of obesity, eating disorders

Jun 13, 2008

Researchers reported that an obesity prevention program reduced the risk for onset of eating disorders by 61% and obesity by 55% in young women…
Source: EndocrineToday

Extra Calories and Childhood Obesity

Jun 13, 2008

Surprisingly, many parents of overweight kids think that their children eat well. They may think that they eat healthy meals and aren’t over-snacking, but their kids continue to gain extra weight…
Source: About.com

How America’s Children Packed On the Pounds

Jun 13, 2008

Americans disagree about a lot of things, but we rarely quarrel when it comes to our food. For a nation built on grand democratic virtues, there is still nothing that defines us quite like our love of chow time…
Source: Time Magazine

Over the Summer, Parents Must Keep Kids Active to Fight Obesity Epidemic

Jun 13, 2008

Watch your kids’ diets and habits this summer. A childhood obesity epidemic is sweeping across the country…
Source: RedOrbit

Tips from Our Lady of Weight Loss

Jun 13, 2008

When you’re trying to lose weight, it often helps to have a cheerleader on your side, someone who can remind you how to stay on track…
Source: CalorieLab

Diabetic weight-loss plan yields long-term success

Jun 12, 2008

Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center report that a 12-week weight-loss program they devised for patients with type 2 diabetes continues to have a positive, long-lasting effect on weight loss 1 year later, long after patients are off on their own…
Source: Reuters

Getting a good night’s sleep can help weight loss

Jun 12, 2008

According to the National Sleep Foundation, getting adequate sleep may be the weight loss secret you have been looking for…
Source: Oskaloosa.com

Weight loss success stories

Jun 11, 2008

The Los Angeles Times recently featured a collection of stories from people who have managed to successfully lose weight and keep it off long-term. Their stories can provide inspiration and tips to others who struggle with their weight. Here are a few quick tips from the true dieting experts…
Source: CalorieLab

Kids, weight, and video games

Jun 9, 2008

The Centers for Disease Control has just reported the good news that the incidence of childhood obesity, which had risen sharply in the last three decades, may be starting to level off. Researchers aren’t sure of the reasons for this plateau…
Source: Gather.com

Weight loss: rethinking ‘eat less, exercise more’

Jun 7, 2008

Two out of three adults and nearly 20 percent of children are overweight or obese. While Asian Americans often fit the stereotype of being small and petite, that image is fading as obesity rates are rapidly escalating in this once-slim population…
Source: Northwest Asian Weekly

Weight Loss Without Bone Loss

Jun 6, 2008

Typically, loss of bone mass goes hand in hand with weight loss. This double-edged sword is a concern for middle-aged women, in particular…
Source: Food Product Design

High-protein, high-dairy diet prevents bone loss: study

Jun 5, 2008

Though weight loss can often lead to bone loss, particularly in high-risk groups, a new high-protein, low-fat dairy diet can prevent this, say researchers…
Source: CBC News

Parents Can Hinder Teen Weight Loss

Jun 4, 2008

Parents of overweight teens appear to be all talk and no action when it comes to helping their children reach and maintain a healthy weight…
Source: CBS News

Study absolves juice of link to childhood obesity

Jun 3, 2008

It’s a mantra that every parent hears from their pediatrician: Don’t let your tyke drink too much juice. Not so fast, says a new study…
Source: TampaBay.com

Witten Fighting Child Obesity; Impressed By Pacman

Jun 3, 2008

There isn’t just one press conference at Texas Stadium involving a Cowboys All-Pro player. Before the club’s announcement of Terrell Owens’ new $34 million contract, which will take place at 4 p.m. (CDT), tight end Jason Witten took part in the Play 60 Campaign, an NFL-based initiative to support children to play 60 minutes a day in an effort to fight childhood obesity…
Source: DallasCowboys.com

Family involvement key to reducing childhood obesity

Jun 2, 2008

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity appears to have leveled off after more than two decades of steady increase. While the plateau is positive…
Source: Nevada News

On the Cutting Edge of Diabetes Care

Jun 2, 2008

Diabetes researchers are dancing with the stars and turning the spotlight on the true complexity of how we metabolize glucose…
Source: Nurse.com

Why it’s hard to maintain weight loss

Jun 2, 2008

Can’t maintain that post-diet shape? Blame your body. The brain, hormones, metabolism and fat want those pounds back…
Source: Los Angeles Times

Weight loss can alleviate pain from osteoarthritis

Jun 1, 2008

As the first baby boomers enter their senior years, it’s clear they’ve picked up some mileage in the form of corporate softball, 10k charity runs, pickup basketball and race walking. For many…
Source: USAWeekend.com

Dealing with weight gain after bariatric surgery

May 30, 2008

Weight loss surgery offers patients a way out when diet and exercise fail. But what happens years after the surgery? Many of these patients start putting on the pounds again….
Source: KING5.COM

Family Approach To Obesity Helps Fighting Childhood Obesity

May 28, 2008

The key to keeping kids of all ages at a healthy weight and overcoming childhood obesity is taking a whole-family approach. It’s the “practice what you preach” mentality…
Source: e MaxHealth

Guiding Light Star Weighs In on Weight-loss Story

May 28, 2008

There’s a lot less of Caitlin Van Zandt these days. The plus-size Guiding Light star recently underwent Lap-Band surgery and has already dropped more than 40 pounds…
Source: Seattlepi.com

We must work together to fix obesity epidemic

May 27, 2008

Talk about an epidemic usually stirs us up. We head to the doctor’s office for an annual flu shot, and immunize our children to save them from potentially fatal childhood diseases…
Source: Yakima-Herald.com

Less TV, more breakfast helps teens keep weight off

May 26, 2008

Eating breakfast, skipping snacks and cutting down on TV and computer time may help adolescents maintain a healthy weight after being treated for obesity, new research from France shows…
Source: Daily Times

Childhood Obesity Epidemic Threatens A Nation’s Health

May 25, 2008

We could be raising the first generation of Americans with shorter life expectancies than their parents…
Source: TheDay.com

Weight Loss: Should You Be Sore From Your Workout?

May 22, 2008

Over the last week we’ve had a few new members join our studio. This first week is a great time for us to evaluate where our new clients are now and where they want to be 4, 8, and 12 weeks from now…
Source: Gather.com

Weight discrimination increasing in U.S.

May 22, 2008

Two studies suggest weight discrimination in the United States is almost as common as racial discrimination…
Source: United Press International

Jump Start Your Weight Loss Plan

May 21, 2008

Want to lose weight and keep it off? You don’t need to get on some fancy diet plan or spend every free moment at the gym…
Source: DentalPlans.com

Some Quick Weight Loss Tips

May 20, 2008

It’s surprising, the number of individuals that are overweight in today’s society. Not only are they overweight, many of them tend to be…
Source: American Chronicle

Medicare may broaden obesity surgery payment

May 19, 2008

The U.S. Medicare program may expand reimbursement for bariatric surgery for the obese, in light of a study that found the treatment…
Source: Reuters

Obesity Starts in the Baby Bottle

May 19, 2008

New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Geneva found that mice that were exposed during early development…
Source: TheDailyGreen

Successful dieters distinguish hunger from emotions

May 19, 2008

Overeating is often fueled by a wide range of turbulent emotions. It’s not always a simple matter of being hungry. Boredom, loneliness, anxiety…
Source: USA Today

Common mistakes can get in way of weight loss

May 18, 2008

Taking the stress out of trying to lose weight means doing whatever you can to make it a manageable part of your life. Here are some common mistakes that can interfere with progress…
Source: Denverpost.com

Study Finds Link Between Too Much or Too Little Sleep and Obesity

May 18, 2008

Americans who get either less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours of sleep daily are more likely to be…
Source: CommonVoice.com

What the Candidates Had to Say

May 18, 2008

The Post asked each presidential candidate — Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama and Republican John McCain — to address the childhood obesity epidemic. Excerpts from their campaigns’ responses…
Source: WashingtonPost.com

Obesity Threatens a Generation

May 17, 2008

An epidemic of obesity is compromising the lives of millions of American children, with burgeoning problems that reveal how much more vulnerable young bodies are to the toxic effects of fat…
Source: WashingtonPost.com

Obesity And Unhealthy Lifestyles Linked To More Complex Urinary Problems

May 16, 2008

People who are obese and lead unhealthy lifestyles are more likely to suffer from a larger number of urinary problems, according to a population-based study of more than 5,000 men and women…
Source: ScienceDaily

Limit screen time to combat childhood obesity

May 15, 2008

You might wonder, why would a dietitian be writing about screen time — the time spent in front of a television or computer…
Source: MayoClinic.com

Health: Weight Loss Journey With Famous Daughter

May 14, 2008

In health, a life changing transformation — for people who lose a dramatic amount of weight, it can be just the beginning of the journey. Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl takes you through the process with a famous daughter…
Source: CBS3.com

Performing Surgery Without Incision

May 13, 2008

Doctors have announced a ground-breaking procedure. It allows them to perform surgery without making an incision, anywhere. CBS4’s Dr. Sean Kenniff explains how it works…
Source: CBS4.com

Sparks fly in debate on sunshine vitamin

May 13, 2008

The discovery by researchers that at least 30 percent of the U. S. population is vitamin D deficient has led to a burst of interest in the vitamin long known to help strengthen bones and boost the immune system…
Source: NWAnews.com

21st-Century Parent

May 12, 2008

The following is an excerpt from “What Every 21st-Century Parent Needs To Know,” by Debra W. Haffner…
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Calories count, but what about fat, sugar and carbs?

May 12, 2008

Kevin Kopjak doesn’t care much about carbs, fat, sodium or high fructose corn syrup. He generally reads only two things on a nutrition label: the portion size and the calories. He says the strategy has helped him lose and keep off 100 pounds…
Source: Dallasnews.com

Reason For Concern In Childhood And Adolescent Obesity

May 12, 2008

Childhood and adolescent obesity negatively impacts vascular endothelial function, which relates to cardiac health, according to study findings presented at the May 2008…
Source: ScienceDaily

U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high

May 12, 2008

New research shows “alarming levels” of obesity in most ethnic groups in the United States, principal investigator Dr. Gregory L. Burke, of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina told Reuters Health. The study also confirms…
Source: Reuters

Body Contouring Surgery Improves

May 9, 2008

Plastic Surgeons Say They’ve Refined Techniques That Remove Excess Fat After Major Weight Loss…
Source: WebMD

Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Obesity, Smoking

May 8, 2008

Two studies published in the past week link our sleep patterns to weight gain, and one of them also links too little or too much sleep to an increase in smoking and alcohol use…
Source: PsychCentral

Healthier eating and exercise drive weight loss

May 7, 2008

Weight-loss participants drop pounds and inches on their way to gaining healthier lifestyles…
Source: DemocratAndChronicle.com

Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child

May 4, 2008

If your child’s doctor says that his health is at risk and your efforts at home have been unsuccessful, you may want to consider a formal weight management program. To locate a program for your child, you can contact a local university-based medical center…
Source: Readers Digest

Fat Cells Renewed Yearly in Process That May Lead to Treatment

May 4, 2008

About 10 percent of fat cells in the body die off yearly and are replaced naturally, according to Swedish scientists who say that finding ways to interrupt the renewal process may one day offer a treatment for obesity…
Source: Bloomberg.com

Fighting obesity with French food

May 3, 2008

A school in Salon-de-Provence, a town in southern France, has hired a professional chef to cook healthier foods for its students and staff, which also turn out to be less expensive than the options available at other schools…
Source: CalorieLab

Lawmakers Push For Better School Nutrition

May 3, 2008

Making healthy food choices available to school kids is a priority for many lawmakers. You are what you eat, they say - and plenty of school kids are testing that theory every day. To keep kids healthy, legislators are taking a look at how to help them with nutritious choices at school…
Source: RedOrbit

Weight Loss Possible When Self-belief High

May 2, 2008

If you are what you eat, what you eat has a lot to do with how you think about yourself, says a QUT PhD researcher whose study is part of an international research project on the healthy ageing of women…
Source: Medical News Today

New Scientific Review Shows Dairy Products Do Not Help Weight Loss

May 1, 2008

A new scientific review in May’s peer-reviewed journal Nutrition Reviews shows that people who consume dairy products are likely to gain weight or show no effect in terms of body weight or body fat…
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Study: Foot and ankle pain caused by person’s weight

May 1, 2008

Being heavy on your feet - literally - may lead to foot and ankle problems, research suggests. A survey completed by more than 6,100 people revealed that people who reported foot and ankle pain or had previously undergone foot surgery or seen a doctor…
Source: canada.com

Five steps to permanent weight loss from MCG

Apr 30, 2008

Summer is almost here. Is your body “bathing-suit ready”? The following are five steps that men and women can take to get healthy and lose weight for swimsuit season and the rest of the year…
Source: wrdw.com

AANS: Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Back Pain

Apr 28, 2008

Substantial weight loss from bariatric surgery may relieve back pain, reduce disability, and improve quality of life, researchers reported here…
Source: MedPage Today

Living Lean: Weight loss

Apr 28, 2008

Did you know as many as two-thirds of Americans are overweight? It’s a problem that is the driving force behind our nation’s high rates of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Health experts warn that to battle those issues it must start with each of us…
Source: KXII.com

Tackling obesity at an early age

Apr 28, 2008

Conventional wisdom used to be that kids shouldn’t seriously exercise until well into their teenage years. They should let their bones develop first, according to experts…
Source: 7online.com

Surgery helps woman find her inner princess by shedding nearly 300 pounds

Apr 26, 2008

As little girls growing up in New Lebanon, Heather Grill and big sister Amanda fantasized about finding Prince Charming and dressing up like a princess in a fairy-tale wedding…
Source: Dayton Daily News

A perfectionist’s weight-loss plan

Apr 25, 2008

Try healthy weight loss strategies that encourage you to forget your flaws, cultivate confidence and improve your body image and self esteem…
Source: Homemakers.com

Obesity and Low Birth Weight Harm Kids’ Health

Apr 25, 2008

A report tracking the health and well-being of young children in the United States says the overall health of American children is suffering due to rising obesity rates and an increasing percentage of children born with low birth weight…
Source: RedOrbit

Good Nutrition Begins Early

Apr 23, 2008

You’ve heard about the growing rates of childhood obesity, and you probably know that a healthy diet and lots of exercise can prevent kids from becoming overweight. The problem is, living up to that ideal in today’s busy world is easier said than done. What’s the best way to keep your child healthy? Read on…
Source: TylerPaper.com

Medications, exercise, more can affect weight loss

Apr 23, 2008

Readers interested in weight loss sent in the following questions about medications, oatmeal, calories and exercise as part of our ongoing series about shedding excess pounds…
Source: Democratand Chronicle.com

Calories: Just Part of the Picture

Apr 22, 2008

The city health department’s push for rules requiring some restaurants to post calorie counts — and the New York State Restaurant Association’s court fight against those rules — raises a question: How many calories should an average person eat on an average day…
Source: New York Times

School Fights Childhood Obesity

Apr 22, 2008

Norris Middle School’s fitness and wellness plan makes the grade. The school has been recognized by the state for helping to fight obesity. The days are numbered for salty, sweet and calorie-filled snacks in the vending machines at Norris Middle School…
Source: WOWT.com

Fats for tots, or the trouble with veggies

Apr 21, 2008

If Newton had been a sociologist, his Third Law would have been something to the effect that, “The more that a problem requires action, the more likely that there will be some overreaction.”…
Source: CalorieLab

Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens

Apr 21, 2008

The first signs that men are at higher risk of heart disease than women appear during the adolescent years, according a new study that tracked boys and girls through their teens…
Source: WashingtonPost.com

To sleep right, perchance to stay slim

Apr 21, 2008

It makes sense: Sleep too much and gain weight. But sleep too little, gain weight? However counterintuitive, a new Quebec Family Study shows that too little sleep might be worse than too much sleep for both waistline …
Source: Ottawacitzen.com

The Bypass Effect On Diabetes, Cancer

Apr 20, 2008

It’s pretty well known to doctors that the most successful treatment for obesity is surgery, especially the gastric bypass operation. But here’s something the medical world is just realizing: that the gastric bypass operation has other even more dramatic effects. It can force…
Source: CBS News

Patience, determination prove to be best exercise for weight loss

Apr 19, 2008

Jennifer Kloss didn’t break any records. But by setting a steady pace, the South Range woman managed to melt away 90 pounds in a year and a half. She…
Source: The Daily Telegram

Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity

Apr 18, 2008

Overeating, not the obesity it causes, is the actual cause of metabolic syndrome, suggests a study with mice by researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas…
Source: WashingtonPost.com

Don’t Be Put into a Box! - Misconceptions about Weight Loss and Dieting

Apr 17, 2008

When starting any weight loss and dieting regimen, people make assumptions based on common fitness myths, believing incorrectly that any plan will work for them… Source: American Chronicle

The Bypass Effect On Diabetes, Cancer

Apr 17, 2008

An operation performed primarily to reduce weight in the obese has some startlingly positive side effects. Gastric bypass surgery can send type 2 diabetes into complete remission, in some cases almost instantly. It can also alleviate sleep apnea…
Source: CBS News

Childhood Obesity Linked to Sleep Apnea

Apr 16, 2008

Sixteen percent of children in the United States are considered obese or overweight, a figure that has tripled since 1980. New evidence shows apneas during sleep are associated with increased body weight…
Source: Ivanhoe Newswire

Diet Schedules For Weight Loss

Apr 16, 2008

The best diet for health maintenance, and for the prevention of avoidable diseases, should include a wide variety of foods from the four food groups. Such a diet should conform…
Source: Los Angeles Chronicle

Do child growth spurts lead to adult obesity?

Apr 16, 2008

People who experience growth spurts in early childhood may be more prone to developing obesity later in life, according to media reports…
Source: HealthCareRepublic

Try These Easy Weight Loss Tips

Apr 15, 2008

Whether you have a little or a lot of weight to lose, it can seem daunting. Nowadays, we are inundated with stories of people who lose weight and gain it back again, or who find it difficult to lose weight at all. Over time, it’s easy to become…
Source: American Chronicle

Restaurateur on right fitness path after bypass

Apr 14, 2008

Bob Frick, 60, of Columbus, Ohio, loves to cook, and he loves to eat. His passion for food has served him well: In 1988, he and his wife, Corrine, opened a family restaurant…
Source: USA Today

15 Ways to Combat Childhood Obesity by Making Fitness a Family Affair

Apr 9, 2008

Kids live what they learn. If you don’t want fat and obese kids, don’t live a fat family life, says fitness expert and author Tom Gilliam. Here, he offers some simple yet powerful ideas for getting kids (and maybe you, too) excited about getting fit and to combat obesity…
Source: e MaxHealth

Fighting childhood obesity means awareness

Apr 9, 2008

Health advocates fighting childhood obesity in Fayette County are working to make a state-mandated letter describing students’ risk factors somewhat easier for parents to swallow…
Source: Daily Courier

High protein diet helpful in weight loss

Apr 9, 2008

Middle-aged women who followed a high-protein diet compared with those who followed a low-protein diet lost more weight over a 1-year study period, according to researchers from Australia…
Source: Chiroeco.com

Hit a weight-loss plateau?

Apr 8, 2008

Every day, your co-worker has burgers and fries for lunch, while you struggle through another salad. She looks great in spite of the high-calorie meals, but you can’t seem to lose weight, even though you’re consuming fewer calories…
Source: The Detroit News

Low Fat Cooking for Weight Loss

Apr 8, 2008

The secret to weight loss through low fat cooking isn’t to cut all of the foods you love from your diet. It’s learning to make the foods you love in healthier ways. If you want to lose weight, you have to burn off more fat than you consume…
Source: American Chronicle

Obesity linked to dementia in women

Apr 7, 2008

A new study found obese women were more likely to suffer brain cell loss linked to dementia. Swedish researchers found the association between obesity and brain atrophy…
Source: Foodconsumer.org

Preventing early childhood obesity

Apr 4, 2008

The number of obese children between the ages of 2 and 5 in the US has more than doubled over the past 30 years. During childhood, these children are at risk for bone and joint problems, diabetes…
Source: Gazette Publications

Short, Long Sleep Duration Is Associated With Future Weight Gain In Adults

Apr 4, 2008

Both short and long sleeping times predict an increased risk of future body weight and fat gain in adults, according to a new study…
Source: Science Daily

Early-onset Obesity In Father Linked To Increased Potential For Liver Disease In Child

Apr 3, 2008

A history of early-onset paternal obesity increases the odds of elevated liver enzyme levels in offspring and points to the potential for a genetic link between obesity and liver disease…
Source: Science Daily

New Kind of Gastric Bypass

Apr 3, 2008

Doctors are now going through patient’s mouths to get to their stomachs. It’s the latest in gastric bypass surgery. Doctors insert a tube-like device…
Source: WSJV TV

Never skip meals! And other weight-loss keys

Apr 2, 2008

Sticking to a regular eating schedule is an important part of any healthy eating plan. Eating balanced meals and snacks on a regular schedule each day will significantly increase the likelihood that you’ll stay on track with…
Source: The Province

Weight loss reverses heart changes in obese teens

Mar 31, 2008

Severely obese adolescents who undergo weight-loss surgery show substantial improvements subsequently in the size and functioning of their hearts, new findings indicate…
Source: Reuters

Eating on the run can result in weight loss

Mar 30, 2008

Eating on the run is hazardous to your health. Following a healthy eating program is easy when someone prepares your meals and you have time scheduled to mindfully enjoy them…
Source: DemocratandChronicle.com

If you’re binge eating, emotional distress may be the cause

Mar 30, 2008

THE BOY eats in secret. He just got his driver’s license, and he sits in a car in the pizzeria parking lot, polishing off an entire pie before he drives home. It happens a few times a week…
Source: Fredericksburg.com

Keep kids moving

Mar 28, 2008

Researchers promote starting children young when it comes to exercise and healthy eating…
Source: Leader-Post

New Yorkers Top American Rates in Obesity and Diabetes

Mar 27, 2008

New Yorkers are gaining weight and being diagnosed with diabetes at a higher rate than the rest of the nation, a new study by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reveals…
Source: eFluxMedia

Diet Don’ts for Weight Loss

Mar 26, 2008

There is no simple way to lose weight, and certainly not a single diet that will work for everyone. The best, and ultimately the simplest, way to lose weight and keep it off is to understand what works, what doesn’t, and why, and then put that knowledge into practice…
Source: Los Angeles Chronicle

Weight Loss Tips - 52 Ways to Lose a Pound a Week!

Mar 26, 2008

You can acheive weight loss and keep it off forever. How can I be so sure? Besides mountains of research from leading experts, there are thousands of Prevention readers who have successfully done it…
Source: WXII12.com

Exercise Schedule for Weight Loss

Mar 25, 2008

With reduction of calories we have achieved one portion of the plan and with exercise we will achieve the other. Remember, we have to under take exercise with a dual objective in mind…
Source: Los Angeles Chronicle

Obesity may drive some truckers to doze

Mar 25, 2008

An effort to curb drowsiness among truck drivers could gain ground next month when the federal agency that regulates truckers acts on medical findings regarding a sleep disorder…
Source: USA Today

U.S. Surgeon General to Keynote Special Childhood Obesity Prevention Presentation in Philadelphia

Mar 25, 2008

Presentation is part of the U.S. Surgeon General’s national tour to highlight communities with effective childhood-obesity prevention programs…
Source: SunHerald.com

Battling Childhood Obesity � Study: Video game slows weight gain, boosts confidence

Mar 24, 2008

After weeks of bopping along to the video game Dance Dance Revolution, Ryan Walker is trimmer and stronger — and for the first time the 12-year-old feels comfortable in his own skin…
Source: Life Times

Tackling obesity needs comprehensive action

Mar 21, 2008

There is little debate that obesity presents a public health issue in North America — obesity rates have more than doubled over a generation in the United States…
Source: Reuters

Enjoy your eggs; they can be tool to fight obesity

Mar 20, 2008

Go ahead, enjoy those Easter eggs. Recent research shows that eggs don’t have to be barred from the average American diet — and they just might help dieters lose their excess weight…
Source: The Advocate

Why Drinking Water Really is the Key to Weight Loss

Mar 20, 2008

Don’t roll your eyes! The potion for losing that excess body fat is all around you. It covers two thirds of the planet. If you eat right and exercise at the intensity, frequency and duration proper for you, but still can’t get rid of a little paunch here and there, you’re probably just not drinking enough water…
Source: Gather

Aim for slow and steady weight loss

Mar 19, 2008

healthy diet includes a balance of the following key macronutrients: Good carbohydrates: whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Lean proteins: chicken and turkey…
Source: The Province

Calcium and Your Diet - Does Calcium Aid in Weight Loss?

Mar 19, 2008

You might have seen those television ads claiming that drinking a glass or two of milk a day can actually help you lose weight. Or that eating several servings of yogurt a day will help you burn off fat…
Source: American Chronicle

Five easy routines to shape up this spring

Mar 19, 2008

When it comes to getting in shape, celebrity fitness trainer Kim Lyons from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” a weight loss reality show, knows it’s all about forming healthy routines. Lyons has provided support…
Source: Star Gazette

Losing weight - and keeping it off

Mar 19, 2008

As a registered dietitian, I don’t rush clients out of my office once they’ve achieve their weight-loss goal for a reason: I want to increase the odds they won’t put the pounds back on…
Source: Globe Life Health

Obesity Study Sheds Light On How Genetics Affect Risk And Onset Of Common Diseases

Mar 19, 2008

In a paper published in the journal Nature, a team of deCODE scientists detail a major mechanism through which genetic factors contribute to major public health problems…
Source: Science Daily

Helping teens with weight loss

Mar 16, 2008

Similar to adults, many teens are struggling with being overweight. Besides the emotional issues that can arise from being at a higher body weight, there are medical concerns as well…
Source: Seacoastonline

Easy Tips for Weight Loss

Mar 15, 2008

There are thousands of “experts” out there trying to sell you their weight loss solution, which usually involves a huge calorie reduction in order to…
Source: American Chronicle

Weight-loss help: How to stop emotional eating

Mar 15, 2008

Sometimes the strongest longings for food happen when you are at your weakest point emotionally. Many people turn to food for comfort — consciously…
Source: The Daily Star

Local couple loses hundreds of pounds with bariatric surgery

Mar 14, 2008

Imagine being 20 pant sizes smaller than you once were. That is happening to some local bariatric surgery patients. WSBT talked with one local couple who’s lost 290 pounds in just 15 months…
Source: WSBT TV

Psychological and Medical Factors for Obesity

Mar 14, 2008

Our thought processes and our minds may influence our eating habits. Many people eat in response to emotions such as boredom, sadness, or anger…
Source: LA Chronicle

Good Eating Habits Could Curb Childhood Obesity

Mar 13, 2008

A new report titled “Preventing Childhood Obesity” presented at the American Heart Association’s Conference on Nutrition shows teaching children…
Source: CBS4

Weight Loss More Effective Than Intensive Insulin Therapy For Type 2 Diabetics, Expert Argues

Mar 13, 2008

Weight-loss and major lifestyle changes may be more effective than intensive insulin therapy for overweight patients with poorly…
Source: Science Daily

Dairy foods linked to weight loss

Mar 12, 2008

Current statistics show that two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are overweight or obese. The rate has skyrocketed over the last…
Source: AuburnPub.com

Obesity tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk

Mar 12, 2008

New research suggests that obesity may raise older adults’ risk of developing pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease…
Source: Reuters

Study: Check with counselor monthly to keep weight off

Mar 12, 2008

Dieters keep more weight off if they have to report to a nutrition counselor every month, according to the largest study on strategies to prevent regaining weight…
Source: USA Today

Warning signs of children’s weight problems

Mar 12, 2008

For 25 years, Rapaport has been studying “all types of hormonal issues” in children. In the last 15 years, he has found, his practice has…
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Bone mass at risk during weight loss.

Mar 8, 2008

Overweight Americans are told to lose weight for better health. “Whatever it takes, lose the weight!” So the message goes…
Source: Star Bulletin

The Right Moves To Help Achieve Weight Loss

Mar 8, 2008

If you want to lose weight-get moving. Don’t just move on a plan to cut fat and calories. Find ways to incorporate extra physical activity into your life…
Source: Health News Digest

Is Surgery the Cure for Type 2 Diabetes?

Mar 7, 2008

Type 2 diabetes is growing epidemic accounting for 90 to 95 percent of all diabetes cases and affecting more than 200 million people…
Source: Ivanhoe Medical Breakthroughs

Weight-loss surgery and the effect on diabetes

Mar 5, 2008

Elizabeth Soto used to say no when her husband suggested they go dancing. “I didn’t want to go,” she would say. “I felt tired…
Source: DallasNews.com

Are you ready to lose? The psychology of weight loss

Mar 4, 2008

Weight loss is not just a physical act. The most successful people who lose weight and keep it off are those who adapt a long-term lifestyle…
Source: The SouthTownStar

Eating Breakfast May Beat Teen Obesity

Mar 4, 2008

Eating breakfast every day may be the first step in fighting teen obesity. A new study shows teenagers who eat breakfast regularly…
Source: CBS News

Life after weight loss surgery

Mar 4, 2008

Monday’s “Montel” show was a replay of a recent episode looking at success stories related to weight loss surgery. Father and son team Robert and Garth Davis, who are featured on TLC’s “Big Medicine,” shared the story of one of their most difficult cases.
Source: Calorie Lab

Losing weight together

Mar 2, 2008

Linda and Larry Theroux of West Warwick weren’t competing to be the “biggest losers” when they went on a diet together a few years ago…
Source: Providence Journal Co.

New York using “green carts” in latest obesity fight

Feb 28, 2008

New York City will issue 1,000 new permits for mobile fruit and vegetable stands in its latest drive against obesity and unhealthiness…
Source: Reuters

What To Do About Global Epidemic of Obesity?

Feb 28, 2008

The increased girth isn’t just a problem in the United States, where two-thirds of adults are overweight. As Rose Hoban reports, it’s a problem…
Source: VOA News

Heart risks for children

Feb 27, 2008

A Joliet physician is calling our nation’s trend of overweight children a tsunami. The number of obese children he sees is doubling or…
Source: Sun-Times News Group

Mobilize to fight childhood obesity

Feb 26, 2008

The escalating campaign against childhood obesity gained a resourceful new ally recently when the national YMCA proclaimed that…
Source: The Shreveport Times

Study Details Link Between Obesity, Carbs And Esophageal Cancer - As Obesity And Carb-Intake Rates Have Increased, So Has Specific Cancer

Feb 26, 2008

Cases of esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma) in the U.S. have risen in recent decades from 300,000 cases in 1973 to 2.1 million in 2001…
Source: Medical News Today

The link between obesity and strokes; Strokes among middle-aged women triple in the U.S.: study

Feb 26, 2008

Strokes have tripled in recent years among middle-aged women in the U.S., an alarming trend doctors blame on the obesity epidemic…
Source: The Expositor

Governor asked to make good on fighting obesity

Feb 22, 2008

The state’s leading advocates for dealing with heart disease and cancer joined Democratic lawmakers Thursday to challenge fitness champion Arnold Schwarzenegger to put his signature where his good intentions are in fighting obesity…
Source: Ventura County News

Nutrition Wise: Fiber and Weight Loss, Salad Dressing, Calcium Needs

Feb 22, 2008

Does eating more fiber improve weight loss? Q: Are homemade salad dressings healthier than bottled dressings? Q: Does 100% of Daily…
Source: InfoZine

Gastric bypass helped reduce her heart risks

Feb 20, 2008

About nine years ago, Morris special education teacher Marilyn Yuhas had to sit down and take stock of her life. She was a heart attack waiting…
Source: The Herald News

ORLive Presents: LAP-BAND(R) Surgery Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgery

Feb 20, 2008

The Duluth Clinic Weight Management Program in Duluth, MN, will broadcast a LAP-BAND® weight loss surgery, live on…
Source: Sys-Con Media

Study suggests cutting salt could curb obesity

Feb 20, 2008

Researchers are suggesting that cutting back on the salt is a good way to cut calories…
Source: WIVB

Weight-loss surgery increasingly seen as treatment for diabetes

Feb 18, 2008

Elizabeth Soto used to say no when her husband suggested they go dancing. “I didn’t want to go,” she said. “I felt tired…
Source: Boston.com

Weight Loss Tips for Men - Personalize Eating Plan

Feb 17, 2008

The challenges of weight control in men is often a confusing and unattainable goal that takes second place to the more important role men…
Source: American Chronicle