Pregnancy risks for obese women
A new study has underlined the high risks faced by obese women in their first pregnancy.
Scientists at Kings College in London analysed data from the pregnancies of 385 first-time obese mothers.
Obese cancer ‘explosion’ warning
The current generation of children faces a far higher risk of cancer later in life due to their unhealthy habits, a specialist has warned.
Cutting calories ‘boosts memory’
Reducing what you eat by nearly a third may improve memory, according to German researchers.
Why Men Are Better Dieters Than Women
You wouldn’t think a diet would be a cause of marital discord. But it often is — at least when couples try to shed pounds together and, as often happens, the husband drops the weight a lot faster than the wife does.
Newly-Discovered Genetic Mutations Increase Risk Of Childhood Obesity, Says Study
Three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity are revealed in a new study, published today in the journal Nature Genetics. The authors suggest that if each acted independently, these variants could be responsible for up to 50% of cases of severe obesity.
As Childhood Obesity Rates Rise, Youth Outdoor Participation Declines
The Outdoor Foundation announced the release of the 2008 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, the only detailed study of its kind tracking American participation trends in outdoor recreation.
Walk to Ward Off Age-Related Weight Gain
Walking as little as half an hour a day may keep the extra pounds from adding up as you get older.
A new study suggests that the more you walk, the less likely you’ll gain weight as you age.
Disabling enzyme allows mice to gorge without becoming obese, new study finds
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have identified a new enzyme that plays a far more important role than expected in controlling the breakdown of fat.
Single gene fuels overeating risk
Scientists have produced more evidence that carrying the wrong variant of a single gene can raise the risk of overeating and obesity.
Several studies have suggested that carrying one of two variants of the FTO gene make overeating more likely.
Energy Equation Proposes Patterns of Weight Gain and Loss
Controlling body weight is a simple matter of balancing how much you eat against how much you burn, right? For some, maybe, but HMS researchers have devised a mathematical model of energy balance and body weight that suggests a more complicated equation.
