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New national adolescent weight control registry will recognize successful teen weight loss efforts

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created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 16 percent of children ages 6-19 years are overweight or obese - a number that has tripled since 1980.


Women can quit smoking and control weight gain

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created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many women don't quit smoking because they are afraid of gaining weight. That's because nicotine suppresses the appetite and boosts a smoker's metabolism.


Investigators identify successful weight control strategies for adolescents

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created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Adolescent obesity is a major public health problem that impacts one out of every three children, resulting in 4-5 million overweight youth in the United States. In a study published in the December 2009 issue of the Journal of ...


Consumption of sugar substitutes assists in long-term weight control

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created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that consumption of sugar-free beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners increases dietary restraint, a key aspect of successful weight maintenance.


Psychotherapy offers obesity prevention for 'at risk' teenage girls

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created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A team of scientists at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and the National Institutes of Health have piloted psychotherapy treatment to prevent excessive weight gain in teenager girls deemed 'at risk' ...


Obese women gain too much weight in pregnancy, then retain weight a year later

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created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obese women who gain more than the recommended amount during pregnancy are much more likely to retain a portion of that weight one year after they give birth, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the November ...


Health-centered weight control method shows promise

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created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Most weight-control strategies emphasize energy-restricted diets and increased physical activity - and most are not effective over the long term. In a study of a "weight-acceptance" intervention, published in the November ...


Disordered eating may affect 10 to 15 percent of women

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created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Several maladaptive eating behaviors, beyond anorexia, can affect women. Indeed, some 10 to 15 percent of women have maladaptive eating behaviours and attitudes according to new study from the Université de Montréal ...


Brain's response to seeing food may be linked to weight loss maintenance

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created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A difference in brain activity patterns may explain why some people are able to maintain a significant weight loss while others regain the weight, according to a new study by researchers with The Miriam Hospital.


Exposure to phthalates may be a risk factor for low birth weight in infants

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created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many parents worry about their child's exposure to phthalates, the chemical compounds used as plasticizers in a wide variety of personal care products, children's toys, and medical devices. Phthalate exposure can begin in ...


Study identifies women at risk of gaining excessive weight with injectable birth control

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created Jul 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have identified women who are likely to gain weight while using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, more commonly known as Depo-Provera or the birth control ...


Personality traits influencing weight loss

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created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Being too optimistic could harm weight loss efforts. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal, BioPsychoSocial Medicine, reveals the psychological characteristics that may contribute to weight loss.


Study: Lose weight while listening to your MP3 player (w/ Podcast)

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created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- With obesity and weight-related illnesses on the rise, researchers continue to look for better ways to help people shed extra pounds and keep them off. A new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study ...


Weight loss reduces sleep problems in obese men

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created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Weight loss reduces obstructive sleep apnoea in obese men, with the greatest effect seen in patients with severe disease, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal today.


Energy gap useful tool for successful weight loss maintenance strategy

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created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Americans continue to get heavier. Most weight control methods short of bariatric surgery are generally considered ineffective in preventing obesity or reducing weight. The term energy gap was coined to estimate the change ...