| Physical Activity May Be Able To Counter Genetic Predisposition To Obesity For people who have a genetic mutation that predisposes them to a high body mass index (BMI), physical activity may be a way for them to reduce their heightened risk for obesity. These findings are published in the September 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers and medical professionals have acknowledged that there exists a genetic component to BMI and obesity. medicalnewstoday.com |
1 Tiny Truffle Can Trigger Desire For More Treats Indulging in just one small chocolate truffle can induce cravings for more sugary and fatty foods - and even awaken a desire for high-end status products, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. medicalnewstoday.com |
Beliefs About The Causes Of Obesity Predict Support For Policies To Combat The Problem With obesity reaching epidemic proportions in the United States, new research has found that an individual's personal beliefs about the causes of weight problems are a reliable indicator of whether he or she will support public policies designed to combat the problem. medicalnewstoday.com |
Large-Scale Analysis Finds Bariatric Surgery Relatively Safe Advances in weight-loss surgery have made it as safe as any routine surgical procedure, according to a Duke University Medical Center researcher who reviewed data from nearly 60,000 patients and found it resulted in low complication and mortality rates. The analysis, compiled from the largest repository of bariatric surgery patients ever recorded, indicates complication rates hover around 10 percent - with the most common complaint being nausea/vomiting. medicalnewstoday.com |
Possible Link Between Common Mental Disorders And Increased Risk Of Obesity New research published on bmj.com today reports that people with ordinary mental disorders such as depression and anxiety are at increased risk of becoming obese. The authors say their findings also indicate that individuals with chronic or repeat episodes of common mental disorders are particularly at risk. Earlier studies report conflicting results. medicalnewstoday.com |