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Poor infant feeding practices are one of the leading contributors to early onset of childhood obesity.  There is mounting evidence supporting the conclusion that breastfeeding is protective against childhood obesity. At the Obesity 2011 national meeting, new research was presented assessing the effectiveness of a home-based early intervention on infant feeding practices for infants in […]

At the Obesity 2011 national meeting of The Obesity Society there was a scientific session underlining the importance of mothers maintaining a healthy weight prior to pregnancy, as well as during pregnancy and postpartum. Several interesting studies were presented with new findings on the implications of obesity on child-bearing. Dr. Alana Chock, expert bariatric surgeon […]

Sleep apnea is a health condition that is closely tied with obesity and causes one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. These disruptions result in poor sleep quality and can cause extreme tiredness during the day. At the Obesity Society’s national meeting this month, new research was presented that found that […]

The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is a lesser-known weight loss procedure, but one that is gaining in popularity. The sleeve is an irreversible procedure that limits the amount of food that can be eaten by removing a large portion of the stomach. At the Obesity Society’s annual meeting this month, there were two posters about the […]