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Xenical May Go Over the Counter

Posted: Friday, November 04, 2005

In data presented last week at a national obesity meeting, researchers reported that 36% of overweight people taking a low-dose version of Xenical lost more than 5% of their initial body weight, compared with 28% of people taking a placebo. The researchers also found that users did not abuse the drug by, for instance, exceeding the maximum dose

First Link Found Between Obesity, Inflammation And Vascular Disease

Posted: Monday, October 03, 2005

Human fat cells produce a protein that is linked to both inflammation and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers found that aspirin and statin drugs, reduce production of CRP from fat cells.

New Target Found for Treating Diabetes and Obesity

Posted: Monday, October 03, 2005

The new target, a molecule called hVps34, is activated by amino acids (nutrients) entering the cell. This molecule triggers the activation of an enzyme, S6 Kinase 1 (S6K1), whose function is linked to obesity and insulin resistance.

Metformin as Monotherapy in Overweight or Obese Type 2 Patients

Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2005

Metformin can help tackle their diabetes while also protecting against diabetes-related organ damage

Obese Men Cannot Process Carbs as Efficiently as Obese Women

Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2005

Because obese men may not process carbohydrates as efficiently as obese women, it ultimately, leads to a decrease in fitness level and the development of metabolic disorders.

Obese Men Cannot Process Carbs as Efficiently as Obese Women

Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2005

Because obese men may not process carbohydrates as efficiently as obese women, it ultimately, leads to a decrease in fitness level and the development of metabolic disorders

Diabetic Teens Show Early Signs of Artery Trouble

Posted: Friday, May 20, 2005

Teenagers with type 2 diabetes are likely to have blood vessels that resemble those of someone decades older.

Body Clock Woes Lead To Obesity, Diabetes

Posted: Monday, May 02, 2005

When the body's internal "clock" is out of whack, obesity and diabetes may become more likely.
“The findings are "the tip of the iceberg" about the so-called clock's effects on the body.

Breakthrough Links Obesity to Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2005

A research team has achieved a breakthrough in our understanding of how obesity causes increased levels of insulin, sugar, and blood fats leading to type-2 diabetes and liver degeneration.

The findings also indicate a direct way to prevent these diseases

High Blood Pressure Common in the Overweight and Obese

Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2005

"obese individuals had increased 24-hour, daytime and nighttime blood pressure levels compared to non-obese individuals." Overweight and obese individuals were also less likely to experience a nighttime dip in blood pressure.