Healthcare News
Shaming, blaming and ignorance about obesity block millions from getting effective care
Source: Medical Xpress
Bias, misinformation and a lack of understanding of how easy it is to relapse into obesity are preventing millions of Canadians from getting appropriate care, according to new research.
New study unravels the complexity of childhood obesity
Source: Medical Xpress
The World Health Organization has estimated more than 340 million children and adolescents ages 5-19 are overweight or obese, and the epidemic has been linked to more deaths worldwide than those caused by being underweight.
Study links weekend 'eating jet lag' to obesity
Source: Medical Xpress
A new study by the University of Barcelona (UB) concluded that irregularity in eating schedules during the weekend, which the authors call "eating jet lag," could be related to the increase of body mass index (BMI), a formula that measures weight and height to determine whether someone's weight is healthy.
Women and men at risk of different obesity-related conditions
Source: Medical News Today
New evidence from a large dataset suggests that, while obesity increases health risks for everyone, women and men with obesity are predisposed to different obesity-related conditions.
Study examines the effects of weight loss surgery between pregnancies
Source: MedicalXpress
During 2002–2014, there was a 13-fold increase in weight loss surgeries among women aged 15–44 years in New South Wales, Australia, and undergoing such surgery between a first and second pregnancy was associated with lower risks of hypertension, preterm birth, and other outcomes in the second pregnancy.
