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The Conversion Of White-To-Brown Fat Cells As A Therapeutic Treatment For Obesity

16 May 2008

In the May 15th issue of G&D, Dr. Bruce Spiegelman (Dana Farber Cancer Institute) and colleagues elucidate the molecular pathway that induces cells to become energy-burning brown fat cells as opposed to energy-storing white fat cells...
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The Battle Against Obesity: Experts And Pharmacists Call For An Increased Role For Pharmacy Across The UK

16 May 2008

New data revealed show that the pharmacy profession is increasingly recognising the potential to be involved in weight management, in a bid to stop the rising number of obese and overweight people...
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Reducing Global Demand For Food And Fuel By Reducing Obesity

15 May 2008

A Correspondence letter published in The Lancet calls attention to the relationship between transportation and food. Dr. Phil Edwards and Dr. Ian Roberts (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK) claim that...
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Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News Articles Archive - Page 1

15 May 2008

Gastric Bypass Surgery Restores Sexual Function In Morbidly Obese Men

News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute

Link Discovered Between Genetic Variation And Desire For Sugary Food

Mayo Clinic Named 1 Of Best Employers For Healthy Lifestyles

14 May 2008

Link Between Psychological Stress And Overeating Discovered By Yerkes Researchers

13 May 2008

Novel Mechanisms Controlling Insulin Release And Fat Deposition Discovered

12 May 2008

Study Documents Prevalence Of Obesity And Its Association With Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Several Ethnic Groups

Weight Link To Dementia

Digestive Disease Week: Exciting New Data To Be Released

The Number Of Fat Cells Remains Constant In All Body Types

11 May 2008

After School Activity Reduces Excess Weight Gain In Adolescent Girls

Study Supports Reason For Concern In Childhood And Adolescent Obesity

09 May 2008

Orexigen(R) Therapeutics Announces Completion Of Patient Enrollment In Phase III Clinical Program For Contrave(R)

Increased Risks For Infection And Dislocation Faced By Obese Patients Following Revision Hip Replacement Surgery

Too Much Or Too Little Weight Gain Poses Risks To Pregnant Mothers, Babies

Obesity Linked To Increased Risk For Dementia

08 May 2008

Sleeping Too Much Or Too Little Linked To Poor Health Habits, CDC Study

Increased Commitment To Prevention A Must, Australia

Obesity Significantly Raises Dementia Risk - Underweight Also Raises Risk

07 May 2008

Misinformation Linking Natural Fats To Obesity And Heart Disease Exposed By Author In New Book

Removing Barriers To Physical Activity In Child Care Centers

Appetite Decreased And Weight Loss Promoted By Blocking Brain Enzyme

Food Made To Appear More Delicious By Gut Hormone

Not All Fat Created Equal

06 May 2008

Bliss Kaneshiro, MD, Wins First Prize For Research Paper - American College Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists

Getting Obesity Under Control - Australian Medican Association Position Statement On Obesity

Second Genetic Link To Weight And Obesity - New DNA Variants Found That Can Help To Pile On The Pounds

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 2B Dose-Ranging Clinical Study Of Pramlintide/Metreleptin Combination Treatment In Obesity

First Waterproof MP3 Player To Use Bone Conduction Technology For Highest Quality Underwater Sound, Released By Finis, Inc.

05 May 2008

Your Fat Cell Numbers Remain Constant Throughout Your Life

Gene Sequence That Can Make Half Of Us Fatter Is Discovered

New DNA Variants Found That Can Help To Pile On The Pounds

Dairy Products, Weight Loss And Misleading Advertisements

In Africa, Heart Disease And Its Risk Factors Are Expanding

04 May 2008

Defective Gene And Harmful Blood Glucose Levels Linked

03 May 2008

Obesity Following Kidney Transplantation And Steroid Avoidance Immunosuppression

02 May 2008

Short Sleep Duration And Obesity: A Consistent, Worldwide Association

News From The May 2008 Journal Of The American Dietetic Association

High Beta-Glucan Barley Helps Manage Diabetes And Heart Health

Weight Loss Possible When Self-belief High

Study In 7,000 Men And Women Ties Obesity, Inflammatory Proteins To Heart Failure Risk

Obesity Worsens Impact of Asthma

01 May 2008

Managing Chinese Obese Children With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Study Finds Physical Activity, Healthy Eating And BMI Not Linked In Older Teens

New Research Finds Better-Educated Women Are A Healthier Weight

Women With Family History Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Hernia, At Greater Risk Of Uncomfortable Gynecological Condition

30 April 2008

Healthy Habits Improve A Cancer Survivor's Quality Of Life

Weighing The Evidence On Weight Loss - What Works? Canada

Program Works On Body Image Of Young Women To Reduce Onset Of Obesity And Eating Disorders

New Study Finds California Neighborhoods "Designed For Disease"

Effects Of Rimonabant On Cardiometabolic Risk Profile Include Loss Of Visceral Fat And Mobilization Of Liver Fat

Research Analyzes If Bariatric Weight Reduction Helps Improve Low Back Pain Symptoms

29 April 2008

Most Of Us Can Lose Weight Initially But Keeping It Off Is Another Matter

Insulin Secretion Increased In Otherwise Healthy Obese People By Aspirin-Like Compounds

28 April 2008

Can You 'Think Yourself Thin'?

Pfizer Enters Into Research Consortium To Expand Understanding Of Diabetes And Obesity Pathobiology

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