Obesity :: Common virus may contribute to obesity in some people
Scientists reported new evidence that infection with a common virus may be a contributing factor to the obesity epidemic sweeping through the United States and other countries.
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Insulin :: Fat on chest and upper back increases risk of insulin resistance
Upper trunk fat ?? deposits of fat on the chest and back ?? is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance, a condition that is a precursor of type 2 diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).
Walking :: National Heart Foundation?s national walking initiative
The Australian Government will provide $1.5 million over three years to support the National Heart Foundation?s National Walking Initiative.
Pregnancy :: Eating junk food whilst pregnant & breastfeeding leads to obese offspring
Mothers who eat junk food during pregnancy and breastfeeding may be putting their children at risk of overeating and developing obesity, according to a study funded by the Wellcome Trust and carried out at the Royal Veterinary College, London.
Diabetes :: RAND finds cases of undiagnosed diabetes drop sharply
The number of men in the United States with undiagnosed diabetes has declined sharply over the past 25 years, with Hispanics and African-Americans no longer more likely than whites to unknowingly have the disease, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.
Menopause :: Can post-menopause estrogen loss contribute to obesity/hypertension?
At menopause, women lose hormone protection against heart (cardiovascular) and kidney (renal) diseases, and are likely to become obese. A research team has tested the idea that estrogen deficiency in aged females may trigger the development of high blood pressure and obesity.
High Blood Pressure :: Estrogen deficiency can lead to obesity-induced high blood pressure after menopause
At menopause, women lose hormone protection against heart (cardiovascular) and kidney (renal) diseases, and are likely to become obese. A research team has tested the idea that estrogen deficiency in aged females may trigger the development of high blood pressure and obesity. The results of their study, using an animal model, suggest that estrogen depletion can have these effects.
Obesity :: Obesity linked to hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease
For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the risk of elevated levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), or hyperparathyroidism?a significant complication that increases the risk of cardiovascular problems and death?increases along with body weight, reports a study in the September Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Breast Cancer :: Pathway links inflammation, angiogenesis and breast cancer
A well-known inflammatory protein spawns an enzyme that inactivates two tumor-suppressing genes, ultimately triggering production of new blood vessels to nourish breast cancer cells, researchers at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report in the August edition of the journal Cell.
Obesity :: Diet foods & drinks for children lead to overeating, make them obese
Low calorie diet foods and drinks for children may inadvertently lead to overeating and make them overweight and obese through a “taste conditioning process”, says obesity experts in a new report from the University of Alberta.