Obesity News

Chocoholics Benefit From A Brisk Walk ( University of Exeter 19-Nov-08 )

Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that a walk of just fifteen minutes can reduce chocolate cravings. The benefits of exercise in helping people manage dependencies on nicotine and other drugs have previously been recognised.

Towns chosen for £30m plan to fight obesity ( Independent 17-Nov-08 )

Nine English towns have been chosen to try out a series of health initiatives designed to head off a looming epidemic of obesity, the Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, has announced.

Waist, not weight, key to long life ( Independent 14-Nov-08 )

The size of your waist is a more important determinant of health than your weight, doctors have found.

I'll find a minister for healthy eating, says Jamie Oliver ( Independent 10-Nov-08 )

Britain needs a dedicated minister for food to prevent an obesity "horror show" from enveloping the country, Jamie Oliver has warned MPs.

Tweens And Teens Double Use Of Diabetes Drugs ( SLUMC 5-Nov-08 )

America's tweens* and teens more than doubled their use of type 2 diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls between 10 and 14 years of age showing a 166 percent increase. One likely cause: Obesity, which is closely associated with type 2 diabetes.

Obesity, Other Health Problems Delay MS Diagnosis ( AAN 4-Nov-08 )

People with pre-existing medical conditions, such as obesity, and vascular problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, may experience a delay in being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), or experience an increase in severity of the disease at diagnosis, according to study.

CSIRO ready to commercialise new GI technology ( CSIRO 4-Nov-08 )

The CSIRO Food Futures Flagship has developed an automated instrument for accurately predicting glycemic index (GI) and resistant starch (RS) in food products.

Saving the kids from diabetes starts in the kitchen ( RIP 31-Oct-08 )

What you do in the kitchen now could one day save your kids from developing diabetes, according to cookbook author and healthy eating champion Annette Sym.

Obesity Drug Pulled Over Suicide Risks ( Independent 28-Oct-08 )

Doctors have been told to stop prescribing the anti-obesity drug rimonabant, whose brand name is Acomplia, because it poses a risk of psychiatric disorders and suicide.

Responsible Children's Marketing Initiative ( DoHA 27-Oct-08 )

The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, welcomed the Australian Food and Grocery Council's announcement that they would develop a responsible children's marketing initiative.

Overweight Mums Have Chubby Bubs ( UNSW 23-Oct-08 )

UNSW research has highlighted a link between childhood obesity and a mother's diet before and during pregnancy. The work in animals proves that overweight expectant mothers are more likely to have babies with more body fat, who are at greater risk of diabetes and lipid metabolic disorders later in life.

Australia Measures Up - National Obesity Campaign ( DoHA 20-Oct-08 )

The Rudd Government today launched the national Measure Up campaign to tackle obesity - a major weapon in the fight against obesity, aimed at saving lives.

AMA Backs Measure Up Campaign ( AMA 20-Oct-08 )

AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, commended the government on the launch of its 'measure up' campaign. The campaign, which was launched today, is aimed at helping people understand the health risks posed by carrying excessive weight.

New Book By Zone Diet Creator Takes A Controversial Look At Obesity ( Zone Diet 15-Oct-08 )

For the past three years Dr. Barry Sears, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Zone, has been compiling research for his revolutionary new book, Toxic Fat: When Good Fat Turns Bad, which landed on shelves September 30, 2008. Dr. Sears' 12th book re-examines how we treat the obesity and diabetes epidemics in America.

Experts Say Insufficient Exercise Recommended For Children ( PCMD 15-Oct-08 )

Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth, UK, have carried out research that suggests the one hour of moderate exercise a day recommended to children from health experts may not be enough to tackle the rising problem of childhood obesity.

Obese Aussies Risk Losing Their Feet ( AAP MediaNet 13-Oct-08 )

Pharmacists Support Calls For Publicly Funded Weight-loss Programs ( PSA 7-Oct-08 )

Australian Government Supports Walk to Work Day ( DoHA 3-Oct-08 )

UK Primary School Pupils Could Get Free Meals In Anti-obesity Campaign ( Independent 29-Sep-08 )

Weight Loss Surgery May Be Associated With Bone Loss ( Endocrine Society 26-Sep-08 )

Recurrent Miscarriage Risk Higher For Obese Women ( MNT 25-Sep-08 )

Obese And Overweight Teenagers More Likely To Have Considered Suicide ( RCP 22-Sep-08 )

Chronic Disease In Low- And Middle-Income Countries Should Be Addressed ( MNT 19-Sep-08 )

Understanding Emotions Improves Our Food Choices ( UCPJ 18-Sep-08 )

Heart Fears Over Common Chemical ( BBCNews 17-Sep-08 )

Excessive Calorie Intake Induced By Intellectual Work ( Université Laval 15-Sep-08 )

Anti-obesity Public Health Campaigns Miss The Mark ( QUT 12-Sep-08 )