obesity
The middle classes from developing countries are more susceptible than western Caucasians to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in todays changing environment. New research published in Cell Metabolism from the University of Sydneys NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, the National Centre for Cell Science, KEM Hospital and the DYP Medical College, Pune, India reveals this may be a result of the nutrition endured by their ancestors.
Compulsive snacking is a major cause of weight gainnbsp;
The champion of childhood obesity prevention and former AMA Qld president Dr Shaun Rudd has given the thumbs up to a free state government-funded program from QUT to address rising levels of obesity in children.
Severe diets dont necessarily lead to binge eating and could be used to treat obesity without risking the disorder, according to new research from the University of Sydneysnbsp;Charles Perkins Centrenbsp;and the University of Western Sydney.
Site managers may play a hidden role in influencing construction workersrsquo; eating habits associated with cardiovascular and other chronic diseases:nbsp;Smoking,nbsp;Nutrition,nbsp;Alcohol,nbsp;Physical activity, andnbsp;Overweight and obesity.
Overweight people should exercise rather than count kilos if they want to reduce their risk of liver disease, diabetes and cardiovascular problems according to new research from the University of Sydney.
The statistics tell us that rates of gastric banding and other weight loss surgery are rising steeply, yet very little is known about the experiences of people who undergo it.
Research shows that pregnant women with obesity are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes mellitus, hypertension, preeclampsia, cesarean delivery and postpartum weight retention, says lead author Dr. Hutcheon, Assistant Professor for the Department of Obstetrics amp; Gynecology at the University of British Columbia. Similarly, children born to pregnant women with obesity face higher risks of prematurity, stillbirth, congenital anomalies, macrosomia with possible birth injury and childhood obesity. These known risks reinforce the need to closely monitor weight gain during pregnancy for women with obesity, which reduces risks and can lead to better outcomes.
Gastric banding can play a vital role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight and not obese, according to new research.
As surprising as it may sound, for some people the problem of weight gain may lie right on the tip of their tongue.