Researchers from China and the UK studied a group of Chinese people. Continue reading Vitamin D and the metabolic syndrome in adults
Category Archives: Obesity
FDA warns against selected mesotherapy to eliminate fat
The US Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 6 US-based medical spas and a company in Brazil for making false or misleading statements on their Web sites about drugs they claim “eliminate fat” in a procedure called “lipodissolve.”
Lipodissolve is also known as mesotherapy, lipozap, lipotherapy, and injection lipolysis. Continue reading FDA warns against selected mesotherapy to eliminate fat
Effect of vitamin D on weight loss
During the Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting, researchers from the University of Minnesota reported that higher blood levels of vitamin D were associated with greater weight lose in obese volunteers on a calorie-restricted diet. Continue reading Effect of vitamin D on weight loss
Consumer Alert: Chromium
Few people are deficient in chromium, but supplements may be helpful for some people with diabetes. It’s also commonly found in weight loss products, where it may provide a small benefit.
ConsumerLab.com tested 6 product to see if the tablets contained what was listed on the bottles. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Chromium
Auricular acupuncture in obese women
There were changes in hormones, but these women won’t being buying a smaller dress size. Continue reading Auricular acupuncture in obese women
Consumer Alert: Hydroxycut
Do you find that you’re not getting the weight loss results you want from diet and exercise alone?
If you do and you tried Hydroxycut, be forewarned that this product has been associated with serious liver injury. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Hydroxycut
Yoga to lower blood pressure in HIV adults
People living with HIV infection are at increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, Missouri evaluated the effects of yoga lifestyle intervention in HIV-infected adults. Continue reading Yoga to lower blood pressure in HIV adults
Dietary fiber may help prevent obesity
Researchers from Europe studied the association of total dietary fiber with changes in weight and waist circumference. Continue reading Dietary fiber may help prevent obesity
Vitamin D, weight loss, and heart disease risk
Researchers from Germany studied the effect of vitamin D on weight loss and on risk factors associated cardiovascular disease in overweight people. Continue reading Vitamin D, weight loss, and heart disease risk
Vitamin D deficiency in older men
This study was designed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in older men.
More interesting is the finding that taking vitamin D supplements didn’t help. Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency in older men
Correlating vitamin D levels and the need for pain meds
Mayo Clinic research shows that inadequate vitamin D levels are associated with a greater need for narcotic medication in patients with chronic pain. Continue reading Correlating vitamin D levels and the need for pain meds
Losing weight: Does it take a village?
This study in The New England Journal of Medicine compared the effectiveness of 4 diets for weight loss and weight maintenance.
The results are interesting. The accompany editorial is even better. Continue reading Losing weight: Does it take a village?
Tai chi is effective in severe knee osteoarthritis
That’s the conclusion by researchers at Tufts Medical Center who presented their research at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting. Continue reading Tai chi is effective in severe knee osteoarthritis
100% fruit juice does not lead to overweight
Ever heard someone say that drinking fruit juice is no better than drinking sugar water, and it just makes you fat?
Researchers from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas say there’s no association between consumption of 100% fruit juice and overweight in children or adolescents. Continue reading 100% fruit juice does not lead to overweight
Weight loss maintenance. Does diet composition matter?
Researchers from Australia compared high protein and high carbohydrate diets. Continue reading Weight loss maintenance. Does diet composition matter?
Educating families to keep their kids fit
Researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville report that obese children lose weight when their parents receive training on nutrition, exercise, and behavior management.
It also helps when the kids participate. Continue reading Educating families to keep their kids fit
Self-weighing helps overweight adolescents
Should overweight teens be encouraged to weigh themselves?
Yes, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota. Continue reading Self-weighing helps overweight adolescents
Effects of green tea on weight loss
 Researchers from the Maastricht University, in The Netherlands reviewed the evidence.
But, there are limits over what can be claimed by manufacturers. Continue reading Effects of green tea on weight loss
Consumer Alert: “Natural” weight loss products
 The FDA has told Young You Corporation to recall its supplements sold under the following names. Continue reading Consumer Alert: “Natural” weight loss products
Updated breastfeeding recommendations
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention, has updated its recommendations from 2003. Continue reading Updated breastfeeding recommendations