A recent study out of the US examining the health of women over a 33 year period has produced some alarming results. The results suggested that for every 2.2 pounds gained (over the healthy BMI range) since the age of 18 women’s chances of living past 70 years old in good health are reduced by [...]

The results of a study out of the University of North Carolina examining marriage and weight gain probably come as no great suprise. As discussed in the Metro today (www.metronews.ca), the longitudinal study concluded that of the 6,949 participants involved, those who got married were twice as likely to be obese than those who had [...]

A recent case study of Michigan patients suffering from Swine Flu has caused health officials raise concerns about obesity being a possible risk factor in the H1N1 flu. Dr. Tim Uyeki, a flu expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has said clinics need to be aware of the severe complications that can [...]

According to CNN.com United Airlines has recently formalized a policy which calls for larger passengers to purchase two seats for themselves when flying. As outlined in the article, obesity rates have continued to climb with one third of all American’s now categorized as obese. However, the size of airplane seats has failed to increase accordingly, [...]

Interesting results from a Swedish study examining the effects of weight loss following bariatric surgery were published on CancerConsultations.com last week (06/26/09). The link between obesity and weight associated health issues, including an increased prevalence of cancer has been well established. However, this study examined the impact of bariatric weight loss surgery in particular, on [...]

According to an article published today on Reuters.com, U.S researchers have found that following weight loss surgery morbidly obese and super obese individuals with private health insurance lost more weight than those who were covered by Medicare. The study found that a year after surgery both groups of patients had lost a large amount of [...]

With the Swine Flu making news around the world, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have been examining factors that may make certain individuals more susceptible or at a higher risk of contracting the flu. Interestingly, obesity appears to be one such risk factor. An article in the Washington Post today discussed a survey [...]

The effectiveness of weight loss surgery for moderately obese individuals (BMI greater than 30) has been further validated by a study recently published in The Cochrane Library (2009, Issue 2). This research, which drew upon the results of 26 previous studies, suggested that surgery produced greater weight loss outcomes than more conventional weight loss regimes, not [...]

It is well understood and accepted that obesity impacts negatively upon our health. However, a recent study published in the online U.K medical journal The Lancet, has further quantified just how detrimental obesity can be to our life expectancy and quality of life. According to the study, which tracked the association between Body Mass Index [...]

So here is another article about a study that PROVES weight loss is helping people reduce symptoms of their Type 2 Diabetes and in some cases curing it! This is very relevant information, especially today. Many people I know personally (my mother being one) have suffered from Type 2 Diabetes, and have successfully resolved that [...]