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Blog of Weight Loss, Dieting & Obesity Research - Most Recent Entries.Updated (almost) daily Bad cholesterol inhibits the breakdown of peripheral fatNovember 20, 2008 - EurekAlert / PLoS ONE The so called bad cholesterol inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral deposits. The discovery reveals a novel function of LDL as a regulator of fat turnover besides its well-established detrimental effects in promoting atherosclerosis Ban on fast food TV advertising would reverse childhood obesity trendsNovember 19, 2008 - EurekAlert / Journal of Law and Economics A ban on fast-food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers. 26 percent of sleepless children become overweightNovember 18, 2008 - EurekAlert / University of Montreal The research team analyzed a sample of 1,138 children and found: 26 percent of kids who didn't sleep enough were overweight, 18.5 percent carried extra weight or a body mass index of 25 to 30, while 7.4 percent were obese with a body mass index greater than 30 Surgical study highlights pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery for severe obesityNovember 18, 2008 - EurekAlert / British Journal of Surgery Severely obese patents who underwent gastric bypass surgery had lost up to 31 percent of their BMI after four years. Blood pressure problems fells by 76 percent and diabetes by 90 percent. But 27 of the 50 patients experienced complications and ten patients had to be operated on again. Risk of maternal and newborn complications may be lower after bariatric surgeryNovember 18, 2008 - EurekAlert / Journal of the American Medical Association also here A review of previously published studies suggests that rates of adverse outcomes for mothers or pregnant women and newborn babies, such as gestational diabetes and low birth weight, may be lower after bariatric surgery compared with pregnant women who are obese Calorie restriction and exercise show breast cancer prevention differences in postmenopausal womenNovember 18, 2008 - EurekAlert / AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Meeting Scientists have identified pathways by which a reduced-calorie diet and exercise can modify a postmenopausal woman's risk of breast cancer Physical activity after bariatric surgery improves weight loss, quality of lifeNovember 17, 2008 - EurekAlert / Obesity A new study suggests increased physical activity after bariatric surgery can yield better postoperative outcomes Put on a happy face: It helps you see the big pictureNovember 17, 2008 - EurekAlert / Journal of Consumer Research That photo of your smiling kids on the refrigerator door might do more than just make you feel good; you might make healthier food choices after looking at it. A new study shows that positive moods can increase our ability to understand the big picture Genes associated with fat metabolism could increase kidney cancer riskNovember 17, 2008 - EurekAlert / AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Meeting A team of international scientists has identified three genes associated with the body's processing of fats that may increase susceptibility to kidney cancer. A large waist can almost double your risk of premature deathNovember 12, 2008 - EurekAlert / New England Journal of Medicine Having a large waistline can almost double your risk of dying prematurely even if your body mass index is within the 'normal' range |
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