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Weight Loss Hurdle for Black Women Different Then for White Women Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Scientists Spot Difference in Belly Fat of Black and White Obese Women: Scientists have come up with a new clue about why weight loss may be particularly hard for obese black women.

Maternal Body Mass Linked to Rising Rate of Large for Gestational Age Births Posted: Monday, November 08, 2004

Increases in maternal body mass index and decreases in maternal smoking are behind the increasing trend in large-for-gestational-age (LGA) births

Obesity and Diabetes Independently Increase Cesarean Delivery Risk Posted: Monday, November 08, 2004

The prevalence of maternal obesity is rising, the authors explain, and pregestational obesity is a recognized risk factor for diabetes, preeclampsia and hypertension, macrosomia, and cesarean delivery. Important implications for preconceptional counseling of overweight and obese women

Ghrelin Elevated in Black Women Leads to Increased Food Intake & Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Ghrelin, a gut-brain peptide that signals hunger, is normally suppressed after meals. Subnormal suppression of postprandial ghrelin, previously noted in obese, insulin-resistant individuals, may contribute to increased food intake. Subnormal postprandial ghrelin suppression in black women can play a role in their increased prevalence of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disorders.

Hypertension Related to Body Weight Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

A positive correlation was observed between blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in both genders. Young obese women loose their gender-related protective advantage in terms of the prevalence of hypertension. "The public should be aware that the deleterious effects of obesity come early on," Dr. Sharabi continued, and young women should be particularly aware that hypertension might result if they are overweight.

Medical School Establishes Obesity Course Posted: Saturday, April 10, 2004

Duke Medical School is setting up a course in treating obesity, saying that with nearly two thirds of Americans overweight, doctors need specialized knowledge of the condition. Coursework will include the underlying causes of obesity and how to treat it.

Being Overweight in Middle-Age Linked to Poor Health in Later Years Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Having a higher body mass index in middle age may be associated with a poorer health and quality of life in older age.

 

 

 

 

 

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