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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)

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Chilean 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...

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Vibrations 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...

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Clinical 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)

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Overweight, 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)

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Obese 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)

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Higher 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)

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British 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)

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Risk 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)

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Rats! 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)

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Saskatchewan 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)

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Understanding 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...

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As 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)

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Improvement 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)

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Obese 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)

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Having 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)

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Sleeping 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)

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Blocking 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...

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Weight 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)

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Smoking, 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)

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Obese 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)

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TV 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)

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The 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)

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Richer 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)

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Overweight 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...

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Childhood 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)

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Child 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)

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Obesity, 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...

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Obesity 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)

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Shift 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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