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Moderate Drinking in Women Linked to Less Weight Gain Posted: Sunday, April 04, 2010

Alcohol consumption is a source of energy intake that may contribute to body weight gain and development of obesity. However, previous studies of this relationship have been limited, with inconsistent results."

Sixty Minutes of Physical Activity for Women Required Just to Maintain Weight? Posted: Sunday, April 04, 2010

Sixty minutes daily of physical activity seven days a week is recommended for women just to maintain weight...

Early Pregnancy Weight Gain Linked to Diabetes Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

Pregnant women who gain weight rapidly during the early stages of pregnancy are at higher risk for gestational diabetes, a new study found.

Family Fat Explains Some of Family Diabetes Risk Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010

Having Type 2 diabetes in the family more than doubles a woman's own risk of developing the disease, new research shows.

Carrying More Fat in Thighs and Rear Is Good for You Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

A new study suggests that people carrying their body fat in their backside and thighs enjoy some extra protection against diabetes, heart disease and other health problems associated with obesity.

Most Americans Overweight and One-Third Are Obese: NHANES Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Two new studies last week draw attention to the alarming number of individuals in the US considered overweight or obese [1,2]. Based on the latest surveys, more than two-thirds of US adults are overweight or obese, one-third are considered obese, and more than 10% of children and adolescents are also considered too heavy for their age.

Siblings Key in Gestational Diabetes Risk Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

A family history of diabetes increases a woman's risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study confirms.

Diabetes Cases To Double and Costs To Triple By 2034 Posted: Friday, November 27, 2009

In the next 25 years, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double, increasing from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034. Over the same period, spending on diabetes will almost triple, rising from $113 billion to $336 billion, even with no increase in the prevalence of obesity, researchers based at the University of Chicago report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.

"Good" Fats Trim Body Fat in Diabetic Women Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The results of a new study shows that eating certain kinds of fats may actually help obese women with diabetes trim some body fat.

Weight Gain During Early-Pregnancy Can Lead to Impaired Glucose Tolerance Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Greater gestational weight gain before second-trimester glycemic screening may increase a pregnant woman's risk for impaired glucose tolerance, according to two papers.

 

 

 

 

 

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