Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week articles from March 2003

Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week archives from March 2003

Birth weight predictive of adult blood pressure.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - A higher birth weight predicted lower systolic blood pressure in obese and nonobese adult men, according to a report in the International Journal of...

Obesity shortens lifespan, especially for younger, heavier adults.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - Young adults can lose as many as 20 years of life because of obesity, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association. ...

Age associated with polychlorinated biphenyl levels in adipose tissue.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from Brazil, "The levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in adipose tissue samples from the mammary glands of 123 women living in Cordoba (Spain) were evaluated. The influence...

SRC-1 and TIF2 control energy balance between white and brown adipose tissues.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from France, "We have explored the effects of two members of the p160 coregulator family on energy homeostasis. TIF2[superscript]-/- mice are protected against obesity and display...

The metabolic cost of operating a bicycle generator light.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers in the United States conducted a study "to determine the metabolic cost of operating a bicycle generator (dynamo) light." "Nineteen subjects (12 males, 7 females) volunteered to...

A low-molecular-weight antioxidant decreases weight and lowers tumor incidence.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from the United States, "Stable free radical nitroxides are potent antioxidants possessing superoxide dismutase- and catalase-mimetic activity that protect cells and animals...

Lipoprotein profile linked to diabetes due to intra-abdominal fat.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "Obesity and insulin resistance are both associated with an atherogenic lipoprotein profile. We examined the effect of insulin sensitivity and central adiposity on lipoproteins in 196 individuals (75...

Phytosterols similar to cholesterol may protect from some cancer.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from the United States, "Phytosterols (PS) or plant sterols are structurally similar to cholesterol. The most common PS are beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol....

Ghrelin inhibits cell death in cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from Italy, "Ghrelin is an acyl-peptide gastric hormone acting on the pituitary and hypothalamus to stimulate growth hormone (GH) release, adiposity, and appetite. ...

Hyperlipidemic pancreatitis diagnosis and treatment outlined.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a rare cause of pancreatitis. Pancreatitis secondary to HTG, presents typically as an episode of acute pancreatitis (AP) or recurrent AP, rarely as chronic pancreatitis....

Leptin inhibits food intake without affecting brain NOx levels.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from Japan, "Effects of leptin on food intake and nitric oxide (NO) metabolites (nitrite and nitrate, NOx) levels of brain were investigated in mice. Leptin...

Leptin inhibits epileptiform-like activity in rat hippocampal neurones.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from Scotland, "The obese gene product, leptin is an important circulating satiety factor that regulates energy balance via its actions in the hypothalamus. "However,...

Smoking and higher body weight increase risks for hot flashes.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Smoking or having a high body mass index (BMI) may predispose women to more severe or frequent hot flashes, according to a new study. A cross-sectional study of Baltimore-area women, ages 40-60...

Companies fight employee fat, hoping to trim the bottom line.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The fatter people get, the more their health insurance costs go up, a study finds. To counter that, some employers are encouraging their workers to exercise and diet. "Every pound you put on is...

Fluctuating asymmetry affects physical health among young adults.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from New Zealand, "Fluctuating asymmetry (FA), the random deviations from perfect symmetry found in the bilateral structures of bilaterally symmetric organisms, has been...

Research suggests that prostate cancer survivors may benefit from soy.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Soy can be recommended for survivors of prostate cancer. A new review of medical evidence by health experts has found that plant estrogens in soy "might possibly have benefit in delaying prostate...

After studying adverse effects, doctors recommend restrictions on ephedra.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Ephedra, an herb found in weight-loss and bodybuilding supplements, is unsafe even when taken in recommended doses and should be restricted, according to doctors who studied reports of bad reactions to...

Fatty acid oxidation normal in nonobese type 2 diabetic patients.
March 1, 2003... 2003 MAR 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - Impairment in fatty acid metabolism found in obese patients with type 2 diabetes is not present in nonobese diabetic patients, according to a report...

Initial center-based program promotes long-term adherence to fitness training.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - Initiating an exercise program at a center where supervision is available increases adherence to fitness training when compared with beginning an...

Obese patients are suitable candidates for Karydakis procedure.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - The Karydakis operative technique for excision of pilonidal cyst and sinus, which uses an asymmetric flap repair, can be used safely and effectively...

Body mass appears to play a role in the regulation of food intake.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from Scotland, "It is widely believed that body fatness (and hence total body mass) is regulated by a lipostatic feedback system. This system is suggested to involve at...

Parental and peer pressure affect body change strategies of adolescent males.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "This study was designed to examine the factors predicting a range of body change strategies among adolescent males over an 8-month time period. This is the first published longitudinal study of body...

Obesity correlates with increased blood pressures in urban Native American youth.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from the United States, "Although obesity is a growing problem with Native American youth living on reservations, little research has been conducted examining the prevalence of...

Calcium and vitamin D intakes predict body mass index in Norwegians.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers from Norway conducted a study designed to "investigate whether there is any association between body mass index (BMI) and life-style factors, with a special emphasis on calcium and vitamin D...

Different aspects of physical activity differ between male and female youth.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from the United States, "a four-page survey was administered to 535 adolescents at two single-sex (one male, one female) high schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, to examine whether...

Magazine articles on dieting linked to unhealthy behavior among adolescents.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Reading magazine articles related to dieting can be counterproductive and lead to unhealthy eating habits," researchers in the United States report. "The purpose was to examine the sociodemographic...

Gender and hormonal status modulate the effects of psyllium in humans.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The effects of psyllium on plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels tend to depend on a person's gender and hormonal status, according to new research from the United States. "Psyllium (PSY)...

Scientists explore the role of fat as a signal substance.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Fat is not only a much-discussed food substance. Fat can also function as a signal substance in the body and activate a special receptor in the cells of important organs like the heart and liver. This...

Mice lacking the insulin receptor in adipose tissue live longer.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "Caloric restriction has been shown to increase longevity in organisms ranging from yeast to mammals. In some organisms, this has been associated with a decreased fat mass and alterations in...

A physiological-psychological dichotomy exists in the study of food intake.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from England, "Human food intake is driven by necessity. We eat to live, but as Brillat-Savarin and others have noted throughout history, in affluent societies eating is a pleasure...

Dairy product intake does not appear to affect body weight or composition.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "To assess the possible impact of increased intakes of dairy products or calcium on body weight or composition, a MEDLINE search was conducted to identify randomized trials of supplementation with...

AN/BN patients have autoantibodies that bind to alpha-MSH, ACTH, and LHRH.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "The hypothalamic arcuate nucleus is involved in the control of energy intake and expenditure and may participate in the pathogenesis of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia...

Mitotic clonal expansion is a synchronous process required for adipogenesis.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from the United States, "When induced to differentiate, growth-arrested 3T3-L1 preadipocytes synchronously reenter the cell cycle and undergo mitotic clonal expansion (MCE)...

Energy restriction, not vigorous exercise, helps men lose weight.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "This study assessed the effects of 16 weeks of energy restriction and vigorous exercise on body mass and body composition," researchers in Australia report. "Sixty sedentary men, mean body mass...

Study suggests schools lacking in exercise programs for children.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- America's young children may not be getting enough vigorous physical exercise through their schools' physical education (PE) programs, suggests the latest analysis by the U.S. National Institute of...

Cholesterol synthesis disturbed in obese patients with hypercholesterolemia.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from Hungary, "The aim of the present study was to clarify the influence of obesity on the functions of low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDL-R) and...

Ca[superscript]2+-ATPase of fast and slow muscle controls heat production.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from Brazil, "This report measured the amount of heat released during Ca[superscript]2+ transport and ATP hydrolysis by vesicles derived from the sarcoplasmic reticulum of...

Sonic hedgehog-Ig fusion protein increases adipose and total body weight.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from the United States and Canada, "Sonic hedgehog (Shh) is a member of a family of proteins that are involved in embryonic development. The receptor signaling pathways for Shh...

UCSF study suggests novel factor could contribute to adult weight gain.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- UCSF researchers have identified a novel physiological process that may contribute to obesity in middle-aged mice. The scientists suspect the same process occurs in humans and could be a factor in the...

Intragastric stimulation (IGS) safe treatment for morbid obesity.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from Austria, "The technique of implantable gastric stimulator (IGS) placement for treatment of morbid obesity is described. There are three components of the IGS, the...

Can skipping a cookie help avoid pounds?
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Could eating a mere 100 fewer calories a day improve Americans' health by fighting the weight creep that adds up to, on average, 2 pounds a year? That's the argument of a well-known obesity...

Researcher contends excess weight should be viewed as battle against biology.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean," goes the classic children's nursery rhyme, implying that Jack's trim figure and his wife's portly profile were a conscious choice, since...

Genetic loci on chromosomes 20 and 10 influence extreme human obesity.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "Obesity is a multigenic trait that has a substantial genetic component. Animal models confirm a role for gene-gene interactions, and human studies suggest that as much as one-third of the heritable...

Pataki's lean budget cuts obesity study.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- In a fanfare appearance at New York's state capitol last September, the Duchess of York praised Gov. George Pataki for approving an obesity prevention study in an effort to trim New Yorkers' expanding...

Intragastric penetration of gastric band can be a severe complication.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from Germany, "In morbidly obese patients the adjustable laparoscopic gastric banding is an effective procedure with a widespread acceptance. Pouch dilatation, band slipping, port...

Researchers discuss state of the art surgery for morbid obesity.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- "Obesity is the most common form of malnutrition and morbid obesity is increasingly recognized as a major health concern. Drug treatments of the morbid obese have entirely failed in the long run....

The suprahepatic approach allows easy laparoscopic access to the hiatus.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from France, "The conventional laparoscopic access to the gastroesophageal junction involves the retraction the left hepatic lobe upward. This approach could be...

Normal-weight elderly still may be at risk.
March 8, 2003... 2003 MAR 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Elderly men and women with normal body weight still may be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes if they have large amounts of muscle fat or visceral abdominal fat, according to a University of...

Past physical activity does little to reduce coronary artery disease risks.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - Former athletes who previously engaged in high levels of physical activity but were now sedentary possessed a risk of coronary artery disease (CAD)...

Antipsychotic drugs that induce weight gain reviewed.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - Some antipsychotic drugs used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can cause obesity and must be monitored carefully in...

Classification of adipose tissue quantification by imaging methods proposed.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A classification scheme for adipose tissue quantification by imaging methods has been proposed. According to a study from the United States, "Recent advances in imaging techniques and...

Survey indicates children consume too many soft drinks.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A national survey concerning beverage consumption by children and adolescents indicates the need for adolescents to consume more nutritive beverages. According to recent research from the United...

Obese men have reduced aortic elasticity.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Comparison of aortic elasticity determined by cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in obese versus lean adults shows obese men have decreased aortic elasticity. According to a study from the...

New CB1 receptor antagonist has antiobesity effect in diet-induced obese mice.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Compound SR141716, a CB1 receptor antagonist, exerts an antiobesity effect in diet-induced obese mice. "Because the CB1 receptor antagonist SR141716 was previously reported to modulate food intake...

Magnitude of fat-free mass density determined by body composition modeling study.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Measurement of the magnitude and variation of fat-free mass density is possible using a cellular-level body composition modeling study. According to recent research from the United States, "The...

Conjugated linoleic acid reduces fat accumulation in pigs.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Conjugated linoleic acid reduced fat accretion but did not affect lipid synthesis in a study conducted in pigs. According to a study from Australia, "Sixteen female cross-bred (Large White X...

Meal fatty acid composition effects on insulin sensitivity in healthy postmenopausal women.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Acute effects of meal fatty acid composition on insulin sensitivity in healthy postmenopausal women has been studied. According to recent research from England, "Postprandial plasma insulin...

Hormone-sensitive lipase expression increases lipase activity but not lipolysis.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Expression of human hormone-sensitive lipase in white adipose tissue of transgenic mice increases lipase activity but does not enhance in vitro lipolysis. According to recent research from France,...

Global initiative launched to promote benefits of physical activity.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched Move for Health as an annual global initiative to promote physical activity as essential for health and well-being. Announcing the move at the...

If you think your workout is tough enough, it probably is.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The intensity of physical activity needed to reduce the risk of heart disease depends on individual fitness levels, according to new findings from the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard...

Physical-fitness declines in older Japanese adults.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Physical-fitness is declining among older Japanese adults. "This cross-sectional study determined physical-fitness levels of more than 1,000 Japanese older men and women, including 338...

"Western" diet may increase women's risk of colon cancer.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Women who eat foods primarily from the "Western diet" (one high in red meats, sweets and desserts, french fries, and refined grains) have a 50% greater risk of colon cancer than those who consume few...

Plasma adiponectin concentration decreased in patients with hypertension.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Plasma adiponectin concentration is decreased in patients with essential hypertension. According to recent research from Poland and Japan, "Adipocytes secrete several biologically active substances...

11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity upregulated after surgery.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The activity of 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase is upregulated after surgery to remove hypothalamic tumors. "After extensive suprasellar operations for hypothalamic tumor removal, some...

Growth hormone inhibition in obesity not mediated by high leptin levels.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A study in human leptin deficiency patients has shown that the inhibition of growth hormone (GH) secretion presented in obesity is not mediated by the high leptin levels. According to a study from...

Pulsatile luteinizing hormone suppressed in leptin-resistant obese Zucker rats.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Suppression of pulsatile luteinizing hormone secretion but not luteinizing hormone surge occurs in leptin-resistant obese Zucker rats. According to recent research from New Zealand, "The adipose...

Dietary conjugated linoleic acid and sesamin lower triacylglycerol.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Dietary conjugated linoleic acid and sesamin lowered triacylglycerol and ketone body production in rat livers. According to recent research from Japan, "The effects of a combination of dietary...

Localized lichen myxoedematosus associated with morbid obesity reported.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Two cases of localized lichen myxoedematosus (papular mucinosis) associated with morbid obesity have been reported. "Cutaneous diseases are often found in obese patients but, to our knowledge,...

Eating plenty of fruit in childhood may protect against cancer in adulthood.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A childhood diet rich in fruit may protect against the development of certain cancers in later life, suggests a long-term study of almost 4,000 people. The researchers based their findings on a...

Mediterranean diet significantly lessens symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A Mediterranean diet significantly lessens the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, shows a small Swedish study. But it takes a minimum of 6 weeks for the diet to take effect, the study shows. The...

More than 20% of Los Angeles County public school children overweight.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- After analyzing body mass index (BMI) data from 280,630 students in the 5th, 7th, and 9th grades of the Los Angeles County (LAC) public school system, researchers reported an overall prevalence of...

Intracellular retention common in childhood obesity-associated MC4R mutations.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Intracellular retention is a common characteristic of childhood obesity-associated MC4R mutations. "Heterozygous mutations in the coding region of the serpentine Melanocortin 4 receptor are the...

Pregnancy nutrition may be a source of allergic diseases in infants.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Nutrition during pregnancy may be a source of allergic diseases in infants. "The prevalence of allergic diseases is high in Japan, even in infants. Their risk for developing allergies is...

FDA seizes dietary supplements.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Marshals have seized dietary supplement products from Global Source Management and Consulting, Inc., in Sunrise, Florida. U.S....

Herbal supplement linked to health hazards.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The over-the-counter stimulant ephedrine, often used to increase endurance and lose weight, is under increasing scrutiny for its possible health risks. While the precise hazards are still unclear,...

Autonomic dysfunction associated with blunted night BP in obese women.
March 15, 2003... 2003 MAR 15 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Association has been reported between autonomic dysfunction and prolongation of QT intervals and blunted night blood pressure in obese women with visceral obesity. According to recent research from...

Diet and exercise levels predictive of anthropometric measures in minority women.
March 22, 2003... 2003 MAR 22 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - Macronutrient intake and the amounts of dietary fat and physical exercise were predictive of body weight and hip and waist circumference in minority...

Vision influences the amount of food we eat.
March 22, 2003... 2003 MAR 22 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- by Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, senior medical writer - Obese subjects who were blindfolded during meals ate less food, according to a report in Obesity Research. "Vision is one of a number of factors...

Strenuous physical activity throughout life can decrease risk.
March 22, 2003... 2003 MAR 22 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Women who take part in leisure-time activities vigorous enough to work up a sweat appear to cut their risk of developing breast cancer, researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) have shown. ...

Micronized fenofibrate normalizes lipidemic response in type 2 diabetic patients.
March 22, 2003... 2003 MAR 22 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Micronized fenofibrate normalizes the enhanced lipidemic response to a fat load in patients with type 2 diabetes and optimal glucose control. According to recent research from France, "This study...

Hormone replacement therapy reduces weight gain in early postmenopausal women.
March 22, 2003... 2003 MAR 22 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A randomized controlled 5-year clinical trial of the Danish osteoporosis prevention study shows hormone replacement therapy dissociates fat mass and bone mass and tends to reduce weight gain in early...

New antiobesity agents promote weight loss in type 2 diabetic patients.
March 22, 2003... 2003 MAR 22 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- New antiobesity agents, sibutramine and orlistat, promote weight loss in obese patients with type 2 diabetes. "Besides genetic predisposition, obesity is the most important risk factor for the...

Bone marrow changes in anorexia nervosa correlate with weight loss.
March 22, 2003... 2003 MAR 22 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Bone marrow changes in anorexia nervosa are correlated with the amount of weight loss and not with other clinical findings. According to recent research from Spain, "The clinical history and...

Obese people experience delay in feeling full.
March 22, 2003... 2003 MAR 22 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Most people feel full about 10 minutes after they begin eating, but for those who are obese, it may take almost twice as long for their brains to get the message, according to researchers at the...