One in five from 2001 - 2008 U.S. military sample have obesity; Veterans as likely to have obesity as civilians, study shows
27 juin 2016 06h05 HE
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The Obesity Society
SILVER SPRING, Md., June 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite being held to stringent weight and body fat standards, newly published research shows that one in five individuals from a sample of U.S....
Prepackaged portion-controlled meals can lead to greater weight loss than self-selected portions, research says
26 mai 2016 06h08 HE
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The Obesity Society
SILVER SPRING, Md., May 26, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Increased portion sizes in Americans' diets is widely recognized as a contributor to the obesity epidemic, and now new research published in...
Study Finds No Decline in U.S. Childhood Obesity Levels; Rates of Severe Obesity Continue to Climb
26 avr. 2016 06h11 HE
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The Obesity Society
SILVER SPRING, MD., April 26, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Those who follow along with headlines in the news may be led to believe that rates of childhood obesity are declining; however new research...
Researchers Identify Key Statistical Errors in Obesity Science & Strategies to Avoid Them
30 mars 2016 09h05 HE
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The Obesity Society
SILVER SPRING, MD., March 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exposing common statistical errors and bias in obesity research to improve the reliability of future research is the aim of the authors of three...
Can Mindful Eating Help Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease?
09 mars 2016 08h11 HE
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The Obesity Society
SILVER SPRING, Md., March 9, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Given the high stress levels, extended periods of screen time and regular social outings many Americans experience day-to-day in environments...
Does Gender Expression Impact Weight? New Research Ties Masculinity to Higher BMI for Young People
02 févr. 2016 08h17 HE
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The Obesity Society
SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 2, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first long-term research study of its kind ties masculine gender expression, or how much an individual conforms to masculine norms, to higher...
Genetic Fingerprinting Could Help Healthcare Providers Create Custom Weight-Loss Solutions for Patients
23 déc. 2015 12h11 HE
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The Obesity Society
SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the midst of the holiday season, celebratory get-togethers can mean overindulging on treats and high-calorie foods, leaving many of us...
Stressed Parent? New Research Shows Your Children May be Twice as Likely to Have Obesity
06 nov. 2015 10h04 HE
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The Obesity Society
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prior research has shown that stress is associated with obesity in adults, and now for the first time, research suggests Latino parents who feel high...
Are You Hardwired to Enjoy High-Calorie Foods? Research Links Genes to Heightened Brain Reward Responses to Foods High in Fat and Sugar
05 nov. 2015 12h10 HE
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The Obesity Society
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time, researchers have identified two genetic variants that interact to alter the brain responses to high-calorie foods, a tie that could...
One Night of Poor Sleep Could Equal Six Months on a High-Fat Diet, Study Shows
05 nov. 2015 10h03 HE
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The Obesity Society
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research finds that one night of sleep deprivation and six months on a high-fat diet could both impair insulin sensitivity to a similar degree,...