News tagged with obese patients
Related topics: patients , type 2 diabetes , body mass index , obesity , weight loss
Mangosteen juice could protect health in the obese
Mangosteen juice has anti-inflammatory properties which could prove to be valuable in preventing the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese patients. A study, published in BioMed Central's open access Nutrition Jo ...
Oct 19, 2009 |
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As Americans keep getting fatter, doctors ask: Where are the drugs?
In their quest to find drugs to curb obesity, scientists have had about as much success as long-term dieters who want to stay thin - which is to say, very little. In fact, the last year has been so bleak on the research front ...
Dec 22, 2010 |
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Mayo researchers find obesity key
Mayo researchers collaborating with investigators at the University of Iowa, University of Connecticut and New York University (NYU) have discovered a molecular mechanism that controls energy expenditure in muscles and helps ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 05, 2010 |
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It's no fish tale: Omega-3 fatty acids prevent medical complications of obesity
According to a recent study published online in The FASEB Journal, diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids protect the liver from damage caused by obesity and the insulin resistance it provokes. This research should give doctor ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 12, 2009 |
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Can't chalk it up to 'baby fat'
Despite recent widespread media attention given to studies that have indicated one-third of American children have a weight problem, a new study shows just one-third of children who are overweight or obese actually receive ...
Dec 29, 2008 |
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Gut bacteria can cause obesity
Diet, exercise and genes are not the only factors which determine if someone can become obese. The composition of the intestinal bacteria may also account for a person's obesity. This is the contention of Wageningen microbiologists ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 12, 2010 |
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New government pay-for-performance policies punish doctors who care for obese patients
Pay-for-performance reimbursement of surgeons, intended to reward doctors and hospitals for good patient outcomes, may instead be creating financial incentives for discriminating against obese patients, who are much more ...
May 02, 2010 |
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Researchers find link between methane productions and obesity
New Cedars-Sinai research shows obese patients who test positive for methane on their breath have a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) than their peers.
May 06, 2010 |
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Lose weight fast for lasting results, suggests new study
If you thought the best way to lose and maintain weight was the slow and steady approach, think again. A new study by Lisa Nackers and colleagues, from the University of Florida in the US, suggests that the key to long-term ...
May 06, 2010 |
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When docs counsel weight loss, it's style that makes a difference
Most doctors are spending a good deal of time counseling their patients about diet and weight loss, but for the most part, it isn't making any difference, according to a new study appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Me ...
Oct 04, 2010 |
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Study shows soy protein alleviates symptoms of fatty liver disease
University of Illinois researchers report this week that new research shows how soy protein could significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese patients by partially restoring the function ...
Apr 23, 2012 |
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Obesity may hinder optimal control of blood pressure and cholesterol
Obese patients taking medications to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol levels are less likely to reach recommended targets for these cardiovascular disease risk factors than their normal weight counterparts, according ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 26, 2009 |
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Keeping the weight off after a very low-energy diet
Simple advice can reduce the risk of weight regain after a very-low-energy diet: the secret to keeping the weight off is to switch back to normal food gradually, reveals a dissertation from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the ...
Apr 05, 2010 |
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Study examines hospital complication rates of bariatric surgery
An examination of hospital complication rates of bariatric surgery for more than 15,000 patients in Michigan finds that the frequency of serious complications is relatively low and is inversely associated with hospital and ...
Jul 27, 2010 |
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People with sleep apnea at higher risk for aggressive heart disease
People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder associated with obesity, have more non-calcified or "bad" plaque in their coronary arteries, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological ...
Medicine & Health / Sleep apnea
Nov 30, 2010 |
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