Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Fight obesity with soy

Fight obesity with soy - CBS 42 Birmingham, AL News Weather Sports: A University of Illinois study shows how soy protein could significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese patients by partially restoring the function of a key signaling pathway in the organ.
"Almost a third of American adults have fatty liver disease, many of them without symptoms," Hong Chen Hong Chen, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, University of Illinois, was quoted as saying.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Lack of sleep is linked to obesity, new evidence shows

Lack of sleep is linked to obesity, new evidence shows: Can lack of sleep make you fat? A new paper which reviews the evidence from sleep restriction studies reveals that inadequate sleep is linked to obesity. The research, published in a special issue of the The American Journal of Human Biology, explores how lack of sleep can impact appetite regulation, impair glucose metabolism and increase blood pressure.

Get Your Dairy While Trying to Lose Weight

Get Your Dairy While Trying to Lose Weight - University City, MO Patch: The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a daily intake of 3 servings of dairy, where milk, yogurt, cheese and fortified soy beverages are included in the group, but many Americans do not consume the recommended amount. A new study indicates that premenopausal women who are dieting need to consume adequate dairy when trying to lose weight to help prevent bone loss due to weight loss.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Obesity Drugs Await FDA Approval

Obesity Drugs Await FDA Approval | firstcoastnews.com: New drugs to treat obesity could soon be available to overweight patients.
Two new obesity drugs could be just weeks away from hearing if they're approved to be sold in the United States.
With one in three people in the country classified as obese, it could be very widely used.