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New research finds obesity result of genetics, not diet

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:14:49 -0700

According to Statistics Canada, about a quarter of all Canadians are now considered to be obese.
Most people tend to put the blame for the excess weight on over-eating, but that might not be the case.

Men are in denial about obesity

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:13:22 -0700

A survey of obese people has thrown up interesting facts - almost half of the males are in complete denial while only about a third concede they were overweight or obese. Based on a survey of 34,000 people, the study found that men from lower economic strata were even more ...

State-mandated obesity tests begin

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:10:14 -0700

Childhood obesity is a rising concern for parents, but Texas schools are getting involved. Senate Bill 530 was passed in 2007 by the Texas Legislature to mandate fitness assessment for all students in grades three-12 beginning in the 2007-08 school year.

Canadian patients give Detroit hospitals a boost

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:08:31 -0700

Canadian cardiac patients zip through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel in an ambulance on their way to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. They sometimes cross the border for a second opinion to see doctors at the Detroit Medical Center. Or they schedule bariatric surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.

Growth spurts 'linked to obesity'

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:18:39 -0700

People who experience early growth spurts may be more prone to obesity later in life, new research suggests.

Two hours PE for all kids to beat obesity

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:16:59 -0700

PLANS were unveiled today to make schoolchildren do at least two hours of PE a week to help tackle Liverpool’s obesity crisis.
Health experts also want to make sure youngsters have the chance to do a further three hours of physical activity a week outside school.

Obesity More Costly To U.S. Companies Than Smoking, Alcoholism

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:15:16 -0700

The obesity epidemic costs U.S. private employers an estimated $45 billion a year in medical expenditures and worker absenteeism, according to a report released today by the Conference Board.

Surgery and drugs not enough to combat obesity

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:10:24 -0700

A review of research examining the effectiveness of different obesity treatments has concluded that no matter what other forms of therapy are offered, changes in lifestyle are imperative if patients want to maximise and maintain their weight loss.

Rare Disease Possibly Contracted Through Surgery

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:00:12 -0700

Aretha,22, is confined to a hospital bed, unconscious, inside Maryview Medical Center. Her family says her health rapidly got worse after having gastrobypass surgery less than three months ago. They say her motor skills began to worsen and her memory began to fade.
"This is a very rare condition," said Dr. Demetria Lindsay, ...

Class project on obesity leads to legislation

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:52:55 -0700

A group of master’s students enrolled in the public policy and nursing class at the University of Texas Medical Branch’s School of Nursing saw their proposal to create an obesity awareness week become law during the 80th regular session of the Texas Legislature.