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The Glycemic Index Diet Leads to Weight & Fat Loss

Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2004

New study shows that glycemic index is an independent factor that can have dramatic effects on the major chronic diseases plaguing developed nations - obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Scientists On The Way To Genetically Altering Fat Genes

Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2004

It sounds too good to be true, but genetically engineered mice at the University of Michigan Medical School are living every frustrated dieter's dream.

Tennessee Fights Obesity and Diabetes With Small Step

Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2004

In less than two years, obesity will be the No. 1 killer
Obesity is a big problem in Tennessee, more than in many other states. But the solution may be in small steps. Walk more, eat less and include dairy products to burn fat is the message of a largely grass-roots, consumer-driven, voluntary health project called Tennessee on the Move.

Medicare Redefines Obesity as an Illness Not A Disease

Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2004

Medicare now recognizes obesity as an illness, a change in policy that may allow millions of overweight Americans to make medical claims for treatments such as stomach surgery t programs.

Children Of Obese Parents At High Risk For Diabetes & Being Overweight

Posted: Monday, July 19, 2004

64 Percent of children with overweight parents became overweight.The factor that puts children at greatest risk of being overweight is having obese parents.By identifying the risk factors that lead to childhood obesity, the researchers hope to pave the way toward preventive measures.

Children Of Obese Parents At High Risk For Diabetes & Being Overweight

Posted: Monday, July 19, 2004

64 Percent of children with overweight parents became overweigh. tThe factor that puts children at greatest risk of being overweight is having obese parents. By identifying the risk factors that lead to childhood obesity, the researchers hope to pave the way toward preventive measures

Medical Professionals Must Set Example In War On Obesity

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

280 members of the AMA House of Delegates are overweight or obese, while just 140 are normal weight or less. Obesity is a major public health concern in the United States and medical professionals are not exempt from the problem.

How We Grew So Big

Posted: Friday, June 04, 2004

So why is it happening? It's natural to try to find something to blame--fast-food joints or food manufacturers or even ourselves for having too little willpower. But the ultimate reason for obesity may be rooted deep within our genes.

Obesity/Diabetes Reduces Life Expectancy

Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

Twin global epidemics of obesity and diabetes are out of control and could reduce life expectancy in the future, say health experts. As many as 80% of cases of type 2 diabetes are linked with overweight or obesity, particularly abdominal obesity. The

High Triglycerides Cause Us To Overeat

Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

High triglycerides prevent leptin from reaching the brain and turning off our desire to eat and burn calories.
We figured out how obesity occurs," says William A. Banks, M.D. "The next step is coming up with the solution."