Weight-loss drugs may harm developing brain: study (Reuters)
Common gene variants linked to obesity (Reuters) Reuters - Researchers have identified new genetic variants that influence the risk of obesity and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, according to findings from two studies published online this week. Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks (HealthDay) HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity causes prolonged inflammation of heart tissue that in turn boosts heart failure risk, according to a U.S. study of almost 7,000 people. Calling all carbs: Dietitian hired to arrest officer obesity (AP)
Obese moms-to-be have longer pregnancies (Reuters) Reuters - Pregnant women who are overweight or obese in the first trimester of pregnancy and those who have a greater change in body weight during pregnancy are more apt to have lengthier pregnancies and more complications, according to results of a new study. High-fat, low-carb diet helps kids with epilepsy (Reuters) Reuters - The results of a study provide strong evidence that a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates -- a so-called "ketogenic diet" -- can help control seizures in children with stubborn epilepsy that does not respond well to drug therapy. Obesity studies explain genetic risks; lead to potential treatments (AFP)
Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids (HealthDay) HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- The "ketogenic" diet, which features high levels of fat, low levels of carbohydrates and controlled protein intake, helps control and prevent seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, a new study finds. Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma (HealthDay) HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- A study of women with a wide range of body-mass indexes (BMIs) found that obesity may worsen the impact of asthma and also mask its severity in standard tests.
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Reuters - A drug from a new class of weight-loss
treatments disrupted wiring needed for brain development in
young mice, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, raising
concerns about using such medications in children.
AP - Rana Parker tells pudgy police they have the right to remain chubby, but it can and will be used against them on the streets of Los Angeles. The dietitian lays down the law for recruits, veterans and top brass, letting them know that eating right can help them do a better job and could even save their lives.
AFP - New investigations into obesity may identify people with an inherited risk of weight gain, explain why crash diets often fail and address a danger period in childhood that leads to obesity in adult life.
