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Blog of Weight Loss & Obesity Research - Archive #0107.Obesity in elderly a ticking time bomb for health servicesAugust 21, 2008 - EurekAlert / Journal of American Geriatrics Society Research has discovered that obesity in later life does not make a substantial difference to risks of death among older people but that it is a major contributor to increased disability in later life -- creating a ticking time bomb for health services in developed countries Killer carbs -- Monash scientist finds the key to overeating as we ageAugust 21, 2008 - EurekAlert / Nature A Monash University scientist has discovered key appetite control cells in the human brain degenerate over time, causing increased hunger and, potentially, weight gain as we grow older. Obesity raises risks of serious digestive health concernsAugust 19, 2008 - EurekAlert / American Journal of Gastroenterology Several scientific studies examine the association between obesity and the risk of colorectal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Obese prostate cancer patients may benefit more from brachytherapyBrachytherapy, also called seed implants, may be a more beneficial treatment than surgery or external beam radiation therapy for overweight or obese prostate cancer patients New mushroom study shows the power of energy densityAugust 15, 2008 - EurekAlert / John Hopkins Weight Management Center / Mushroom Council Preliminary research suggests increasing intake of low-energy density foods, specifically mushrooms, in place of high-energy-density foods, like lean ground beef, is a strategy for preventing or treating obesity. Study shows that surgical weight loss does not eliminate obstructive sleep apneaAugust 15, 2008 - EurekAlert / Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine A study shows that surgical weight loss results in an improvement of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but most patients continue to have moderate to severe OSA one year after undergoing bariatric surgery. UNC researchers find MSG use linked to obesityAugust 13, 2008 - EurekAlert / Obesity People who use monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavor enhancer in their food are more likely than people who don't use it to be overweight or obese even though they have the same amount of physical activity and total calorie intake Overweight Hispanic children at significant risk for pre-diabetes, according to new USC studyAugust 12, 2008 - EurekAlert / Diabetes A study by researchers at the University of Southern California found that overweight Hispanic children are at significant risk for pre-diabetes, a condition marked by higher than normal blood glucose levels that are not yet high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Losing weight soon after type 2 diabetes diagnosis doubles positive outcomesAugust 12, 2008 - EurekAlert / Diabetes Care A four-year study found that people who lost weight in the 18 months after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis were up to twice as likely to have better control of their blood pressure and blood sugar, and were more likely to maintain that control even if they later regained their weight Parents shape whether their children learn to eat fruits and vegetablesAugust 11, 2008 - Washington University in St. Louis / Preventive Medicine To combat the increasing problem of childhood obesity, researchers are studying how to get preschoolers to eat more fruits and vegetables. One way is early home interventions -- teaching parents how to create an environment where children reach for a banana instead of potato chips |
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