http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/Bulimia-Nervosa-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2012. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:46:26 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/miracle-diet-of-reverse-engineering-epilepsy-101717-1.htm Neurologists have known for long that a diet high in fat and exceedingly low in carbohydrates can lessen epileptic seizures, which resist drug therapy. But how the diet worked, and why, was a mystery-so much so that in 2010, The New York Times Magazine called it "Epilepsy's Big, Fat Miracle." Now, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School have proposed an answer, linking resistance to seizures to a protein that modifies cellular metabolism in the brain. The research, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/miracle-diet-of-reverse-engineering-epilepsy-101717-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/c-section-doubles-childhood-obesity-risk-101696-1.htm Babies born by caesarean section are at an increased risk of becoming obese than those delivered naturally, finds a research. Caesarean section delivery has already been linked to an increased risk of subsequent childhood asthma and allergic rhinitis, and around one in three babies born in the US is delivered this way. The authors base their findings on 1255 mother and child pairs, who attended eight outpatient maternity services in eastern Massachusetts, USA between 1999 and 2002. The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/c-section-doubles-childhood-obesity-risk-101696-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-may-improve-sleep-disordered-breathing-in-obese-kids-101691-1.htm A new study has confirmed links between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and obesity. The study further adds that weight loss helps to improve both metabolic parameters and SDB in obese children. "SDB is highly prevalent in childhood obesity, and may be a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome. In our population of 224 obese children and adolescents, 30% had SDB, which was significantly correlated with metabolic parameters, including aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alanine aminotransferase ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-may-improve-sleep-disordered-breathing-in-obese-kids-101691-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/married-men-often-indulge-in-junk-food-diet-away-from-home-101683-1.htm Forcing husbands to eat a healthy diet at home may not prevent them from putting on excess weight after a new study found that married men often indulge in junk food when away from home. The study was carried out by researchers at University of Michigan School of Public Health who found that wives often decide the diets without any consultation with their husbands who often go ahead with it just to keep the peace at home. However once they are out of the house, they often eat loads of junk food, thus negating the diet....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/married-men-often-indulge-in-junk-food-diet-away-from-home-101683-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/occurrence-of-kidney-stones-doubles-in-wake-of-obesity-outbreak-study-101669-1.htm According to a study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and RAND, the number of Americans suffering from kidney stones between 2007 and 2010 nearly doubled since 1994. "While we expected the prevalence of kidney stones to increase, the size of the increase was surprising," says Charles D. Scales, Jr., MD, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical Scholar in the departments of urology and medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/occurrence-of-kidney-stones-doubles-in-wake-of-obesity-outbreak-study-101669-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/findings-on-new-brain-cells-could-spell-success-for-your-weight-loss-plans-101620-1.htm A novel study reveals new nerve cells formed in a particular part of the brain could hold significant sway over how much you eat and consequently how much you weigh. Study leader Seth Blackshaw, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine said that the idea that the brain is still forming neurons even in the adulthood has become well-established over the past several decades. However, researchers had ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/findings-on-new-brain-cells-could-spell-success-for-your-weight-loss-plans-101620-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Health-Dads-Healthy-Kids-A-Weight-Loss-Model-to-Avoid-Obesity-for-Healthy-Lifestyle-101592-1.htm Australian researchers attempted to identify behavioral mediators of weight loss among fathers who took part in the b'Healthy Dad Healthy Kid' study and to assess the efficacy of an interventional program targeting obese men and children. /bObesity is a universal problem, but it seems to affect more men than women, because the former are more reluctant to seek advice, or enroll in clinical trials, for weight-related issues. As a result there have been very limited attempts at developing and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Health-Dads-Healthy-Kids-A-Weight-Loss-Model-to-Avoid-Obesity-for-Healthy-Lifestyle-101592-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dieters-should-eat-300-calories-less-to-avoid-regaining-lost-weight-after-dieting-101570-1.htm A new study looking into the reason for dieters to regain their lost weight suggests that dieters should eat less than what is recommended for someone who is of the same weight but has not dieted. Now experts think they know why - and it's nothing to do with a lack of willpower. To stay at their new weight, it seems, slimmers needs to eat less than someone of the same weight who has not dieted. To be precise, they need to eat at least 300 fewer calories a day. This equates to a bag ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dieters-should-eat-300-calories-less-to-avoid-regaining-lost-weight-after-dieting-101570-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/drug-free-intervention-to-prevent-obesity-and-diabetes-possible-via-salk-study-101508-1.htm People should not jump to the conclusion that eating lots of unhealthy food is alright as long as we fast, Hatori cautioned. "What we showed is under daily fasting the body can fight unhealthy food to a significant extent," she says. "But there are bound to be limits." Obesity is a major health challenge in many developed countries, reaching global pandemic proportions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American adults and 17 percent of youth are obese....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/drug-free-intervention-to-prevent-obesity-and-diabetes-possible-via-salk-study-101508-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/adults-obesity-management-pointers-to-primary-care-physicians-101430-1.htm Handling adult obesity is demanding to primary care physicians, however a new review published in iCMAJ/i (iCanadian Medical Association Journal/i) intends to present an evidence-based approach to counsel people to help them shed weight and maintain weight loss. "Even though evidence suggests that patients are considerably more likely to lose weight when they are advised to do so by their primary care physicians, most patients who are clinically obese do not receive weight-loss counselling in primary care," writes Dr....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/adults-obesity-management-pointers-to-primary-care-physicians-101430-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-management-with-diet-can-reduce-complications-during-pregnancy-101420-1.htm Following a healthy calorie controlled diet during pregnancy is safe for women who are overweight and obese. Reducing weight can help lower the risk of serious complications such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes and premature birth, according to a study published on BMJ. In the UK, more than half the women of reproductive age are overweight or obese, and across Europe and the US, up to 40% of women gain more than the recommended weight in pregnancy. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-management-with-diet-can-reduce-complications-during-pregnancy-101420-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/winter-born-may-have-greater-risk-of-developing-mental-disorders-101401-1.htm While April born are often assumed to be accident prone, a new study suggests that being born in the winter months increases the risk of developing mental disorders. A large new study found a statistically significant peak of schizophrenia in individuals born in January. The season of birth may affect everything from eyesight and eating habits to birth defects and personality later in life. Past research has also hinted the season one is born in might affect mental health, with scientists ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/winter-born-may-have-greater-risk-of-developing-mental-disorders-101401-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/battle-against-childhood-obesity-with-sports-us-101371-1.htm Olympic authorities and sports organisations in the United States are inducting participation of about 1.7 million children in Olympic sports, in an attempt to fight childhood obesity. US First Lady Michelle Obama made the announcement Monday with two dozen Olympic and Paralympic athletes. She brought about the new plan through her "Let's Move" initiative, partnering with the US Olympic Committee, the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), US Paralympics and several national sports governing ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/battle-against-childhood-obesity-with-sports-us-101371-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/influence-of-diet-and-toxins-in-autism-epidemic-101357-1.htm Autism is a disorder of the neural development that is characterized by the disturbed social communication and interaction. There is a repetitive and restricted behavior. bDiet plays a role in autism and care should be taken to make food choices. /b According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of every 88 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a serious concern. Renee Dufault et al conducted a study to find out the influence of diet on autism....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/influence-of-diet-and-toxins-in-autism-epidemic-101357-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sensitivity-of-brain-circuit-different-in-women-with-anorexia-and-obesity-101338-1.htm The sensitivity of reward circuit in the brains of women plays an important role in diet problems in women with the circuit being sensitized in women with anorexia and desensitized in women who are obese, a new study by a University of Colorado School of Medicine researcher reveals. Guido Frank, MD, assistant professor director of the Developmental Brain Research Program at the CU School of Medicine and his colleagues used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine brain activity in 63 women who were either anorexic or obese....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sensitivity-of-brain-circuit-different-in-women-with-anorexia-and-obesity-101338-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hot-sauce-ingredient-could-play-role-in-future-weight-loss-surgery-101227-1.htm A new research has found that the ingredient that gives hot sauce its heat could become an alternative for weight-loss surgery in future. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) investigated whether two surgeries called vagal de-afferentation- which uses capsaicin, the component responsible for the chili pepper's burning sensation-and vagatomy can achieve weight loss and reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases with fewer side effects when compared to today's bariatric surgical options....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hot-sauce-ingredient-could-play-role-in-future-weight-loss-surgery-101227-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetics-may-benefit-from-high-fat-diet-101225-1.htm People suffering from type 2 diabetes may benefit from food with lot of fat and few carbohydrates, as it could have a better effect on blood sugar levels and blood lipids, reveals a new study. Food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates could have a better effect on blood sugar levels and blood lipids for people with Type 2 diabetes, a new study has revealed. The finding from the Linkoping University comes as a surprise as diabetic patients are usually advised to keep a low-fat diet. The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetics-may-benefit-from-high-fat-diet-101225-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sleeping-alone-increases-risk-of-obesity-in-kids-101179-1.htm A new study has found that kids who have a high risk of being obese manage to reduce their chances of becoming overweight when they reach their teens or adulthood if they sleep with their parents rather than sleeping alone. The study was conducted by researchers at the Copenhagen University in Denmark and was presented at the European Congress on Obesity annual meet held from May 9 to May 11 in Lyon France. The researchers observed the sleeping habits of 625 children aged between 2 to 6 years ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sleeping-alone-increases-risk-of-obesity-in-kids-101179-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-panel-approves-new-drug-for-weight-loss-101162-1.htm The US Food and Drug Administration has been urged by a panel of experts to approve Lorcaserin, a new weight loss drug, developed by Arena Pharmaceuticals. The committee voted 18-4 in favor of the drug, which works to control the appetite through receptors in the brain, after trial data showed it helped nearly half of patients studied lose up to five percent of their body weight. The drug was rejected in 2010 by the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee, which advises the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-panel-approves-new-drug-for-weight-loss-101162-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/relationship-between-asthma-and-obesity-101158-1.htm Mary Helen et al conducted a study to determine the association of asthma and obesity in children of different race and ethnicity. A population based cross sectional study was done to measure height-weight and their medical records were studied to find out the occurrence of asthma in adolescents and children in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California integrated health plan from 2007 to 2009. About 681,122 respondents aged between 6-19 years were enrolled in the study. It ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/relationship-between-asthma-and-obesity-101158-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-could-get-a-hand-with-testosterone-injections-101133-1.htm Older men who are obese with low testosterone levels can shed weight by taking supplements of the male hormone, according to the findings of a study released on Wednesday. In a test group of 115 testosterone-deficient men with a mean age of 61, hormone injections over five years yielded an average weight loss of 16 kilograms (35 pounds), said the study presented to the European Congress on Ovesity in Lyon, France. The mean waist circumference fell from 107 centimeters (42 inches) to 98 cm (38....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-could-get-a-hand-with-testosterone-injections-101133-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-prevention-program-for-girls-not-associated-with-significant-difference-in-bmi-report-101107-1.htm According to a report published Online First by iArchives of Pediatrics (and) Adolescent Medicine/i, a JAMA Network publication, an Australian school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent girls was not associated with statistically significant differences in body mass index (BMI) and other body composition measures, however the small changes may be related to clinically important health outcomes. The study is part of the Nutrition and the Health of Children and Adolescents theme issue....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-prevention-program-for-girls-not-associated-with-significant-difference-in-bmi-report-101107-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-links-pre-pregnancy-obesity-and-lower-child-test-scores-101087-1.htm Kids born to women who are obese before they become pregnant are at an increased risk of having lower cognitive function, reveals study. In a large observational study, prepregnancy obesity was associated, on average, with a three-point drop in reading scores and a two-point reduction in math scores on a commonly used test of children's cognitive function. Previous research has suggested that a woman's prepregnancy obesity can have a negative effect on fetal organs, such as the heart, liver and pancreas....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-links-pre-pregnancy-obesity-and-lower-child-test-scores-101087-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-us-obesity-rate-to-hit-42-percent-by-2030-101028-1.htm A recent study states that forty-two percent of the US population could be obese by 2030. In real numbers, the increase would mean about 32 million more obese people, said the forecast led by researchers at Duke University in North Carolina and published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. An adult with a body mass index of 30 or higher is considered obese, such as a person who is 5'9" (1.75 meters tall) and weighs over 203 pounds (92 kilograms), according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-us-obesity-rate-to-hit-42-percent-by-2030-101028-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/shortly-binge-eating-remedy-will-be-a-pill-101010-1.htm Medication meant for attention hyperactivity disorder in kids, holds promise to treat binge eating too. Binge Eating Disorder, which affects 1.5million people, isnormally treated using psychological therapy. However, till date there has been no licensed drug for the 30 per cent who fail to respond to counselling. Last week trials showed a type of amphetamine called Vyvanse could help treating Binge Eating Disorder. "Patients showed a significant change in eating habits," the Daily ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/shortly-binge-eating-remedy-will-be-a-pill-101010-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/grapefruit-flavonoid-insulin-combo-in-a-western-type-diet-does-not-improve-gut-health-101004-1.htm A diet abundant in whole-grain cereals, vegetables and fruits has health promoting effects, which the nutritionists believe to be due to many factors, such as phytochemicals or fiber-polyphenolic complexes, working together. On the other hand, a Western-type diet includes foods such as French fries, processed red meats, high-fat dairy products and refined grains and sweets that contain high amounts of saturated fat, cholesterol and protein or easily absorbable carbohydrates. This dietary pattern ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/grapefruit-flavonoid-insulin-combo-in-a-western-type-diet-does-not-improve-gut-health-101004-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-candidate-for-treating-visceral-obesity-identified-100990-1.htm Brown fat helps treat obesity, say researchers. By manipulating the metabolic pathways in the body responsible for converting vitamin A-or retinol-into retinoic acid, Plutzky and his colleagues have essentially made white fat take on characteristics of brown fat. Their findings put medical science a step closer in the race to develop novel anti-obesity therapies. The study will be published online on May 6, 2012 in iNature Medicine/i. Retinoids, which are molecules derived from ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-candidate-for-treating-visceral-obesity-identified-100990-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-who-growth-curves-no-better-than-cdc-growth-curves-in-determining-obesity-100955-1.htm A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has revealed that the World Health Organization's (WHO) growth curves provide no additional benefit in determining overweight and obesity in Canadian children compared to the currently used Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth curves. The CDC and WHO growth curves are used widely around the world, but they have different definitions of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents and result in different prevalence rates....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-who-growth-curves-no-better-than-cdc-growth-curves-in-determining-obesity-100955-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/its-a-family-affair-childhood-obesity-100895-1.htm Doctors agree that there is an acute need for more effective treatments since nearly one-third of American children are being overweight or obese. According to many weight management programs, the dropout rate can be as high as 73 percent, and even in successful programs, the benefits are usually short term. Although family-based approaches to pediatric obesity are considered the gold standard of treatment, theories of the family and how it functions have not been incorporated into effective ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/its-a-family-affair-childhood-obesity-100895-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-study-establishes-clear-link-between-high-bmi-and-fatal-heart-disease-risk-100798-1.htm The developed world is gradually getting into the grip of a true obesity epidemic. A large new Danish-British study from the University of Copenhagen and University of Bristol documents for the first time a definite link between a high body mass index and the risk of developing life-threatening cardiac disease. Heart attack, atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries and angina - also called ischemic heart disease - are the most common causes of death in adults worldwide. In the US alone, 500,000 people die each year from heart disease....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-study-establishes-clear-link-between-high-bmi-and-fatal-heart-disease-risk-100798-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/evidence-for-causal-link-between-increased-bmi-and-ischemic-heart-disease-analysis-100792-1.htm A causal relationship between body mass index (BMI) and risk for ischemic heart disease (IHD) is supported by a Mendelian randomization analysis conducted by Brge Nordestgaard of Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark and colleagues, using data from observational studies. The findings, published in this week's iPLoS Medicine/i, have important implications for public health policy because they show that the association between BMI (which is modifiable by lifestyle changes) and IHD is continuous....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/evidence-for-causal-link-between-increased-bmi-and-ischemic-heart-disease-analysis-100792-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gut-flora-decides-how-a-body-reacts-to-high-fat-diet-100771-1.htm A new study has found that the composition of gut flora may be responsible for the different ways that people's bodies react to high fat diet. According to Remy Burcelin and Matteo Serino, researchers from the Inserm unit 1048 "Institute of Metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (I2MC)", the composition of the gut flora seems to determine the way in which the body develops certain metabolic disorders such as diabetes, regardless of any genetic modification, gender, age or specific diet. t is ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gut-flora-decides-how-a-body-reacts-to-high-fat-diet-100771-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hike-in-obesity-risk-due-to-familiarity-with-tv-fast-food-ads-100753-1.htm According to a new study, adolescents and young adults are more likely to be overweight, if they are familiar with fast-food restaurant advertising on television. Previous research has shown that watching TV is associated with obesity. "We know that children and adolescents are highly exposed to fast-food restaurant advertising, particularly on television. This study links obesity in young people to familiarity with this advertising, suggesting that youth who are aware of and receptive to ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hike-in-obesity-risk-due-to-familiarity-with-tv-fast-food-ads-100753-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/longer-sleep-can-turn-off-obesity-genes-study-100749-1.htm Longer sleep hours suppresses genetic factors that lead to weight gain. The study looked at 1,088 pairs of twins and found that sleeping less than seven hours a night was associated with both increased BMI and greater genetic influences on BMI. Previous research has shown that genetic influences include things like glucose metabolism, energy use, fatty acid storage and satiety. In this study, the heritability of BMI was twice as high for the short sleepers than for twins who slept longer than nine hours a night....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/longer-sleep-can-turn-off-obesity-genes-study-100749-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-pathway-associated-with-heart-can-be-used-to-treat-obesity-and-diabetes-100726-1.htm Manipulating a genetic pathway associated with heart could help provide more effective strategies in treating obesity, diabetes and heart disease, a new study conducted by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center reveals. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes affect tens of millions of people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Using mice fed a high-fat diet, researchers found that manipulating a heart-specific genetic pathway prevents obesity ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-pathway-associated-with-heart-can-be-used-to-treat-obesity-and-diabetes-100726-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-epidemic-aggravating-rheumatoid-arthritis-with-women-mayo-clinic-100712-1.htm Obesity and the excruciating rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder is each becoming more general, provoking a valid question: Could one be influencing the other? For women, it appears there is a link, Mayo Clinic researchers say. They studied hundreds of patients and found a history of obesity puts women at significant risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Their findings are published online in the American College of Rheumatology journal iArthritis Care (and) Research/i. In rheumatoid ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-epidemic-aggravating-rheumatoid-arthritis-with-women-mayo-clinic-100712-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-similar-to-that-of-villagers-in-sicily-may-help-people-live-up-to-100-years-100651-1.htm A Mediterranean style diet followed by villagers from a remote area of Sicily may help people lead a healthy life and live up to 100 years or more. According to the research, we should all eat a healthy "Mediterranean-style" diet, slashing levels of saturated fat and consuming high amounts of fruits and vegetables. The diet could add decades to lifespans and protect against heart disease and stroke as well as a number of other chronic diseases including cancer and dementia. Scientists ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-similar-to-that-of-villagers-in-sicily-may-help-people-live-up-to-100-years-100651-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/binge-eating-raises-risk-of-addictions-100615-1.htm A new study has revealed that the risk of substance abuse and other addictions is high among those who have a history of binge eating. In the short term, this finding by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine, may shed light on the factors that promote substance abuse, addiction, and relapse. In the long term, may help clinicians treat individuals suffering from this devastating disease. "Drug addiction persists as a major problem in the United States," Patricia Sue Grigson, said....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/binge-eating-raises-risk-of-addictions-100615-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-with-vitamin-e-poses-as-barrier-against-many-cancers-100534-1.htm Vitamin E in two forms, gamma and delta-tocopherols found in soybean, canola and corn oils and in nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, states new study. The question of whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer has been widely debated in scientific journals and in the news media. "There are studies suggesting that vitamin E actually increases the risk of cancer and decreases bone density," said Chung S. Yang, director of the Center for Cancer Prevention Research, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-with-vitamin-e-poses-as-barrier-against-many-cancers-100534-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/key-events-in-family-life-that-can-trigger-eating-disorders-100529-1.htm Research exploring the link between events in family life and eating disorders found that certain events in the family can set off eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. can be triggered by lack of support following traumatic events such as bereavement, relationship problems, abuse and sexual assault, according to research published in the May issue of the iJournal of Clinical Nursing/i. Even changing school or moving home can prove too much for some young people and lead to conditions such as anorexia or bulimia....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/key-events-in-family-life-that-can-trigger-eating-disorders-100529-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-drug-use-obesity-spreading-from-rich-worlds-young-to-teenagers-in-poorer-countries-100521-1.htm A probe published on Wednesday in The Lancet reveals obesity, boozing and other lifestyle risks facing teenagers in the rich world are spreading fast to young people in poorer countries. "The high-income world has been grappling with a rising tide of risks for non-communicable diseases, including the problems of obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use," it said. "That tide is now overwhelming many low and middle-income countries who have yet to bring in measures ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-drug-use-obesity-spreading-from-rich-worlds-young-to-teenagers-in-poorer-countries-100521-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/school-climate-and-childhood-obesity-100518-1.htm Negative emotional climate in the classroom makes children less active and more likely to overeat, shows study. To help address this important question and understand better the factors related to childhood obesity, researchers at Oklahoma State University and the University of Arkansas studied 1139 first-graders in 29 rural schools where obesity risk is especially high. Specifically, they tested their hypothesis that obese and overweight children are more disliked than their classmates....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/school-climate-and-childhood-obesity-100518-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/parents-knowledge-of-diet-choice-does-not-prevent-child-obesity-100493-1.htm While parents of healthy and overweight preschoolers are usually mindful of dietary risk factors that aggravate childhood obesity, it's still inadequate to effect meaningful weight change, claims a new study. According to the study, conducted by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and All Children's Hospital in Florida n 150 families of preschoolers, paediatricians should help parents with specific and tailored guidance on how to apply their knowledge in daily practice. The study also illuminates ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/parents-knowledge-of-diet-choice-does-not-prevent-child-obesity-100493-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-campaigners-point-out-irony-behind-mcdonalds-olympics-promotional-strategy-100401-1.htm London Olympics has been attracting criticism for its choice of sponsors in recent weeks and now obesity campaigners are critical of McDonald's promotional strategy of handing out free exercise toys with its Happy Meals which has long been viewed as junk food. The restaurant hopes children will use the toys - two stepometers, a bat and ball, a shuttle run counter and a relay baton - to keep track of how much exercise they are doing and then log their "activity points" online, the Independent reports....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-campaigners-point-out-irony-behind-mcdonalds-olympics-promotional-strategy-100401-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weekend-snooze-help-reduce-obesity-risk-in-kids-100385-1.htm Researchers have found weekend snooze crucial for children which they claim could help reduce the risk of obesity. A team of researchers in South Korea who studied children aged 10 and 11 found that those who slept in on Saturdays and Sundays were 33 per cent less likely to have a weight problem. They believe a weekend snooze could help the school-age children to catch up on the sleep they miss out on during a busy week. In the process, it helps to regulate calorie intake by reducing ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weekend-snooze-help-reduce-obesity-risk-in-kids-100385-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/traditional-beans-and-rice-diet-helps-to-control-type-2-diabetes-study-100344-1.htm bBeans and rice, the classic food combo in many parts of the world, can reduce postprandial glycemic elevations in people with type 2 diabetes, according to an American study published in the Nutrition journal./b Diet and lifestyle changes are very important interventions to prevent and control type 2 diabetes. Beans are high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants, and low in fat. They are also good sources of iron, folate, magnesium and zinc. Earlier studies found ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/traditional-beans-and-rice-diet-helps-to-control-type-2-diabetes-study-100344-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/parents-must-not-restrict-diet-in-kids-100339-1.htm What methods work and what do not when parents seek to teach their offspring how to eat healthy have been revealed by a Norwegian nutritionist. Obesity among children has long been a rising problem in large parts of the world. Parents play a crucial role in shaping good childhood eating habits, according to new research from the University of Stavanger. Providing youngsters with fruit and vegetables, involving them in buying and cooking healthy food, and encouraging them to eat it are key ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/parents-must-not-restrict-diet-in-kids-100339-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/childhood-obesity-risk-probably-doubled-via-prenatal-exposure-100254-1.htm Contact with an environmental pollutant in pregnancy phase may amplify the chances of mothers giving birth to babies, who are vulnerable to obesity, state researchers. A study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that pregnant women in New York City exposed to higher concentrations of chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH, were more than twice as likely to have children who were obese by age 7 compared with women with lower levels of exposure. PAH, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/childhood-obesity-risk-probably-doubled-via-prenatal-exposure-100254-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-inadequate-sleep-and-obesity-100237-1.htm Lack of sleep can impact appetite regulation resulting in obesity, reveals study published in iAmerican Journal of Human Biology/i. "Obesity develops when energy intake is greater than expenditure. Diet and physical activity play an important part in this, but an additional factor may be inadequate sleep," said Dr Kristen Knutson, from the University of Chicago. "A review of the evidence shows how short or poor quality sleep is linked to increased risk of obesity by de-regulating appetite, leading to increased energy consumption....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-inadequate-sleep-and-obesity-100237-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-diet-craze-grips-florida-brides-100207-1.htm Brides in Florida are following a new craze that promises a rapid weight loss sustaining on just fat, protein and water that is transported directly to the stomach through a nose drip. The bizarre way of losing weight is already popular in Italy and Spain and people following the practice may lose as much as 20lbs in just 10 days. The KE diet works by transporting fats, water and protein directly to the stomach, providing a maximum of 800 calories a day. The body loses weight by burning off the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-diet-craze-grips-florida-brides-100207-1.htm