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Body Mass Index and Brain Volumes

Relation of regional gray and white matter volumes to current BMI and future increases in BMI: a prospective MRI study  Author Interview: Sonja Yokum Associate Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute What are the main findings of the study? In the … Continue reading

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Prevalence and Familial Patterns of Night Eating

Prevalence and Familial Patterns of Night Eating in the Québec Adipose and Lifestyle InvesTigation in Youth (QUALITY) Study. Author Interview: Jennifer Lundgren, PhD, FAED Associate Professor and Chair Department of Psychology University of Missouri-Kansas City 5030 Cherry Street, Rm 321 Kansas … Continue reading

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NIH research featured in HBO documentary series on obesity

NIH research featured in HBO documentary series on obesity The Weight of the Nation documentary series and public awareness campaign by the cable network HBO, launching this week, features National Institutes of Health research showing how obesity affects the country’s … Continue reading

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Acute Exercise & Training and Blood Lipids in Overweight & Obese Men and Women

Acute Exercise and Training Alter Blood Lipid and Lipoprotein Profiles Differently in Overweight and Obese Men and Women Author Interview: Nicholas P. Greene, Ph.D. Cardiovascular Research Center University of Virginia What are the main findings of your study? The purpose … Continue reading

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Effect of an Environmental School-Based Obesity Prevention Program on Changes in Body Fat and Body Weight

Effect of an Environmental School-Based Obesity Prevention Program on Changes in Body Fat and Body Weight: A Randomized Trial. Author Interview: Donald A. Williamson, Ph.D. Pennington Biomedical Research Center What are the main findings of the study? A school-based obesity … Continue reading

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Optimal Care of Bariatric Surgery Patients Vital for Long-Term Health and Well-Being

New Rochelle, NY, April 11, 2012—Approximately 200,000 people in the U.S. have bariatric surgery each year as a means to achieve significant weight loss. Recent reports indicating that bariatric surgery is more effective in treating people with type 2 diabetes … Continue reading

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Exercise & Lipid Profiles in Overweight Men & Women

Acute Exercise and Training Alter Blood Lipid and Lipoprotein Profiles Differently in Overweight and Obese Men and Women Author Interview: Nicholas P. Greene, Ph.D. Cardiovascular Research Center University of Virginia What are the main findings of the study?  The purpose of our … Continue reading

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Residual Obesity Stigma : Dr. Latner

Residual Obesity Stigma: An Experimental Investigation of Bias Against Obese and Lean Targets Differing in Weight-Loss History Authors’ Interview: Janet Latner, Daria Ebneter, and Kerry O’Brien  Janet D. Latner, Ph.D. Department of Psychology University of Hawaii at Manoa 2530 Dole Street, … Continue reading

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Weight Loss & Changes in HDL – Dr. Cannon

Diet-Induced Weight Loss in Overweight or Obese Women and Changes in High-Density Lipoprotein Levels and Function Author Interview: Richard O. Cannon, III, MD National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH Bethesda, Maryland What are the main findings of the study?  HDL cholesterol (the “good” … Continue reading

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In-School Tests Suggest Overweight Boys and Girls Benefit From Being Fit

Newswise — BOSTON (April 4, 2012) – Improving or maintaining physical fitness appears to help obese and overweight children reach a healthy weight, reports a new study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Researchers analyzed … Continue reading

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