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Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity

Weight Loss & Obesity Research Blog - Archive #0086.

Ozone can affect heavier people more

November 26, 2007 - EurekAlert / Inhalation Toxicology

A new study provides the first evidence that people with higher body mass index may have a greater response to ozone than leaner people.


Study suggests link between obesity, poor bone health

November 26, 2007 - EurekAlert / American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Being overweight is a known risk factor for heart disease, diabetes and a host of other health conditions. Now, a study finds that obesity may also be bad for bone health.


Pedometers help people take a step to get active

November 20, 2007 - EurekAlert / JAMA

The pedometer, a small, inexpensive device that counts the number of steps walked per day, could be key to ramping up a person's physical activity.


Study suggests adjusting PSA scores for obese men or cancers may be missed

November 20, 2007 - EurekAlert / JAMA

Doctors may be missing cancers in obese men because the telltale blood marker used to detect the disease can be falsely interpreted as low in this population.


Top researcher argues most physicians aren't prepared to deal with obesity epidemic

November 20, 2007 - EurekAlert / Canadian Family Physician

The soaring obesity rates across the globe have been called the most critical challenge to public health of the 21st century.


Study links lack of sleep to weight gain for new moms

November 19, 2007 - EurekAlert / American Journal of Epidemiology

Study finds moms who sleep only 5 hours have tripled risk of excessive weight at 1 year after baby's birth.


Doubled calorie intake from beverages likely contributes to adult obesity

November 19, 2007 - EurekAlert / Obesity Research

It's not just sugary sodas that are adding to the obesity crisis. It's fruit drinks, alcohol and a combination of other high-calorie beverages.


A mechanism to explain biological 'cross-talk' between 24-hour body cycle and metabolism

November 16, 2007 - EurekAlert / Science

A protein called Rev-erb coordinates the daily cycles of oxygen-carrying heme molecules to maintain the body's correct metabolism.


Long-term pharmacotherapy for obesity and overweight: updated meta-analysis

November 16, 2007 - EurekAlert / BMJ

Patients taking antiobesity drugs will only see 'modest' weight loss and many will remain significantly obese or overweight.


Drug dosages often incorrect for obese patients

November 15, 2007 - EurekAlert / Pharmacotherapy

Some prescription medications, especially antibiotics, may not be prescribed at the appropriate dosage and could be ineffective for obese patients.


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