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Body weight as a teenager may influence the likelihood of getting cancer later in life, according to a new study.  Published online in the journal Cancer, the study reported that overweight adolescents were twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer, compared to teens of normal weight.  Additionally, it found that lower socioeconomic status and immigration […]

An estimated 113,000 people in the United States undergo weight loss surgery each year, according to the American Journal of Surgery.  Although the procedures are very safe, any operation will have potential negative side effects. One side effect that some patients experience is nausea or vomiting after a bariatric procedure, often a result of general […]

Losing weight through bariatric surgery may have an effect in rewinding genetic signs of aging, according to a new study. Researchers from Stanford University found that in some gastric bypass patients, chromosome caps known as telomeres–which usually get shorter as people age–actually grew longer. While the telomeres only grew by about 2 to 3 percent […]

Obesity is a multifaceted disease that involves biological, behavioral, and environmental contributors. Energy imbalance is a primary component of the obesity problem, because weight gain results from consuming more calories than are burned. However, although many believe obesity can simply be solved by ‘eating less and moving more’ research is showing that the problem is […]

Eating breakfast has been linked to many health benefits–including weight control and improved mental performance—but with so many options available, health-conscious breakfast-eaters may question what to put on their plates. New data presented at Obesity Week 2013, says that protein is key. The study from the University of Missouri highlighted the importance of eating a […]

The human microbiome is the population of more than 100 trillion microorganisms that live in our gut, mouth, skin and elsewhere in our bodies. These microbial communities have numerous beneficial functions relevant to supporting life. They are needed to digest food, to prevent disease-causing bacteria from invading the body, and to synthesize essential nutrients and […]

Congratulations to Dr Jaime Ponce for completing his term as the 27th President of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Dr Ponce gave his presidential address at Obesity Week – the first scientific meeting bringing together professionals around the world who are dedicated to both medical and surgical treatment of obesity. Highlighting […]

At Obesity Week in Atlanta, GA, Brian Wansink, PhD, a Professor at Cornell University, gave a fascinating keynote lecture on eating behavior entitled, “Slim by Design: From Mindless Eating to Mindlessly Eating Better”. Dr Wansink’s research focuses on how micro-environments influence what and how much people eat and how much they enjoy it. Wansink conducted […]

We know there is strong evidence that obesity is linked to some cancers including pancreatic, esophageal, colorectal, and breast (post-menopausal). Now research may be adding clarity to a reason why: Chronic disturbances to levels of insulin and glucose in the body may be the culprits behind obesity-linked cancers, according to the new study.  A poor diet and sedentary […]

This week ReShape Medical announced that its REDUCE Trial for the ReShape Duo Intragastric Balloon has met its primary efficacy endpoints. It is the first medical device company to do so in a US randomized, pivotal trial for weight loss. The ReShape Duo is a non-surgical treatment for weight loss. It is silicone dual-balloon system […]