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Risk Factors that Lead to Poor Outcomes for Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Several risk factors may help identify factors linked to poor outcomes for bariatric surgery, according to the results of a study.

Medical Spending On Obesity Reaches $147 Billion Annually

Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Obesity now accounts for nearly 10 percent of all medical spending.

New Weight-loss Enzyme in the Brain Identified

Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Reducing levels of a brain enzyme may curb appetite and boost energy, thereby helping people to control their weight, and reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, says a new study.

New Once-daily Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009

A new treatment for Type 2 diabetes may soon be a reality in the U.S.. Liraglutide (Victoza), a once-daily injectable treatment for Type 2 diabetes, is pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk's latest brain child and has been approved by the E.U.

New Link between Elevated Insulin and Breast Cancer Risk

Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Elevated insulin levels in the blood appear to raise the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, according to researchers.

Adequate Vitamin D Levels Aid Weight Loss

Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Through its effect on adipose metabolism, vitamin D, the precursor and active forms, in adequate levels, plays an important role in helping patients lose weight, according to new research.

A Good Dentist Sees More than Teeth

Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Troubled teeth and gums aren't always just a dental problem. Sometimes they indicate deeper issues, and dentists are increasingly picking up the clues.

Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Stopped in Childhood

Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009

A child's current body fat is the strongest predictor of poor insulin sensitivity. But, can 8 year old children give up their sweets, when everyone else around is eating them?

The Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Incidence of Diabetes Later in Life

Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009

If only patients knew, just how important lifestyle factors are! With that said, one could easily argue that the laboratory measures are actually proxies for lifestyle factors. Ninety percent of new diabetes cases may be due to lifestyle factors. Just maybe we should spend more effort educating patients on lifestyle change than adding new drugs.

Chain Menus will Post Calories

Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Large U.S. chain restaurants, criticized for their role in the country's obesity epidemic, agreed last week to support legislation that would require them to disclose calories on their menus. The question is, however, if people see the calories will they change what they order?