Obese women more likely to develop colorectal cancer than those who smoke: study
Obesity is the strongest risk factor for developing colorectal cancer in women - overtaking even smoking - new research suggests. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleChilean researchers able to curb drug cravings in rats
Scientists in Chile have pinpointed the area of the brain that controls cravings in amphetamine-addicted rats, a discovery that could lead to the devlelopment of new drug addiction therapies. Read...
View ArticleVibrations slow fat cell growth: study
Researchers in the United States have discovered that brief daily exposure to vibrations supress fat production in mice, and hope to use their findings to help treat obesity in humans. Read...
View ArticleClinical help may be on way for obese Cape Bretoners
The Cape Breton medical community is working on a plan to provide more clinical help for people whose excess weight threatens their health. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleOverweight, post-menopausal women have higher cancer risk: U.K. study
Women who are overweight, especially if they're obese and post-menopausal, have a higher risk of cancer, a new study suggests. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleObese people wait longer for kidney transplants, study finds
Very obese people who need a kidney transplant are far less likely to get one than people of normal weight, a new U.S. study finds. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleHigher obesity rates found in off-reserve aboriginal people: study
Aboriginal people living off-reserve are two and a half times more likely to be overweight than non-aboriginal people, according to Statistics Canada. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleBritish government targets obesity
The British government has launched a wide-ranging campaign against obesity, including requiring all students to learn to cook. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleRisk of obesity greater for sleep-deprived children: study
The more sleep children get a night, the lower their risk of being overweight or obese, a new study from the United States suggests. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleRats! Low-calorie sweeteners linked to weight gain, not loss: study
Drinking diet pop and consuming low-calorie sweeteners in a bid to lose weight? A new study may have you ripping open those sugar packets. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleSaskatchewan setting up new weight-loss surgery clinic
The Saskatchewan government is spending $850,000 for surgery in Regina to help morbidly obese people. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleUnderstanding barriers and facilitators of fruit and vegetable consumption...
A diet high in fruits and vegetables (F&V) has been associated with a decreased risk of certain cancers, reduced morbidity and mortality from heart disease, and enhanced weight management. Yet to...
View ArticleAs obesity surgery takes off, waiting lists grow in Canada
With waistlines growing, demand for obesity surgeries is increasing, leaving many Canadians on lengthy waiting lists for the procedures. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleImprovement in diabetes a positive side effect of obesity surgery
Many of the people who've undergone obesity surgery have discovered a positive side-effect to having the stomach-sizing operation: a significant improvement in their diabetes. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleObese women less likely to receive cancer screening: study
Obese women are less likely than women of normal weight to receive recommended breast and cervical cancer screenings, a new study has found. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleHaving a big belly in your 40s could lead to dementia later: study
Sporting a significant belly and over 40? A study finds that by the time you reach your 70s, you could be at an increased risk of dementia. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleSleeping a little, or a lot, can lead to weight gain, researchers find
Sleeping between seven and eight hours a night is best if you're not keen on packing on pounds, a new study finds. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleBlocking hormone could help fight flab, say Montreal researchers
A hormone in your gut that triggers you to eat more works by making food look especially delicious, say Montreal scientists, who suggest blocking the hormone could help fight obesity. Read...
View ArticleWeight gain with Type 1 diabetes may associated with longer life: study
For people with Type 1 diabetes, weight gain may actually be a positive, new research suggests. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleSmoking, high BMI may lead to hearing loss, study suggests
Your hearing may be negatively affected by smoking and a high body mass index, a new study finds, though drinking alcohol may stave off hearing loss. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleObese women less likely to be screened for cervical cancer: study
Obese women are significantly less likely to be tested for cervical cancer than women of average body weight, a new study has found. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleTV viewing, computer use linked to obesity: StatsCan
Canadian adults who spend hours a day watching television or sitting in front of a computer are more likely to be obese, according to a new Statistics Canada study. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleThe winter weight-gain blues
Comfort food doesn't necessarily need to mean you'll put on weight as the weather cools off. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleRicher men pack on more pounds: Statistics Canada
Wealthier Canadian men are more likely than lower-income men to be overweight, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. The pattern did not hold true for women. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleOverweight diagnosis for children missed by doctors: study
Two-thirds of children in the U.S. who are overweight or obese never receive that diagnosis from a pediatrician, a new study suggests. Researchers call it a wake-up call for pediatricians, noting that...
View ArticleChildhood diet linked to adult weight gain, study says
An adult's propensity to pack on the pounds is directly linked to early childhood diet, a new study out of the University of Calgary suggests. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleChild obesity a growing problem in Montreal: study
Montreal children are fatter than those living outside the metropolitan area, according to a new study from Quebec's statistics institute. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleObesity, stigma and public health planning
Given the rise in obesity rates in North America, concerns about obesity-related costs to the health care system are being stressed in both the popular media and the scientific literature. With such...
View ArticleObesity linked to birth defects
Women who are obese during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with birth defects such as spina bifida, heart problems and cleft palate, researchers say. Read More......(read more)
View ArticleShift and blue-collar workers more likely to be obese: StatsCan
Shift work, long hours and blue-collar jobs are all associated with higher levels of obesity than regular hours, shorter hours and white-collar jobs, a Statistics Canada report says. Read...
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