Arthritis Related Articles of Interest
Community Dispatch (press release) -
2006-06-18
Fat boy can slim
Daily News & Analysis, India -
�For such people, surgery is a life-saving procedure. But it should still be the last option. It should not be considered as cosmetic surgery. If a person looks better as a result of the surgery, that should be taken as a bonus,� cautions Dr Lakdawala, who has performed 30 such surgeries in the last six months. The patient has to undergo a battery of tests, including hormonal and psychiatric tests, and a lot of counselling, before surgery is even considered.
2006-06-16
Preventing childhood obesity
Wellesley Townsman, MA -
This is why H. 4452, An Act to Promote Proper School Nutrition, is so important. Sponsored by Rep. Peter Koutoujian, the bill prohibits the sale of junk food, sodas and sports drinks in Massachusetts schools. While local school districts can do this on their own, too many have not, especially in areas where nutrition at home is poor. This legislation establishes healthy standards for fat and sugar in snacks. It replaces soda and sports drinks with healthier drinks, such as water, low- and nonfat milk, and juice. It also makes fresh fruits and vegetables available in cafeterias.
2006-06-15
Shopping may just be therapeutic after all
Independent Online, South Africa -
McKune's research suggested that, with 10 percent of South African women being obese by the age of 15, obesity could be reduced effectively if tackled at childhood. Obesity is now considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is associated with conditions like insulin resistance, strokes, heart failure and hypertension, among other illnesses.
2006-06-14
High blood pressure haunts students
People's Daily Online, China -
"Irregular eating habits, such as skipping breakfast and having too much fast food, are linked with being overweight or obese," said Liu Li, a doctor with the Guangzhou Children's Hospital.
2006-06-13
Arena Pharmaceuticals' Lorcaserin Hydrochloride Phase 2b Study
Yahoo! News (press release) -
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include statements about the results of Arena's Phase 2 clinical trials of lorcaserin hydrochloride, the tolerability, side effects and efficacy of lorcaserin hydrochloride, the expected clinical trials of lorcaserin hydrochloride and APD125, the potential of lorcaserin hydrochloride to help satisfy a need for new therapies that can provide safe and effective long-term weight loss, and other statements about Arena's strategy, technologies, preclinical and internal and partnered clinical programs, and ability to develop compounds and commercialize drugs. For such statements, Arena claims the protection of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual events or results may differ materially from Arena's expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the FDA may not allow Arena's planned clinical trials to proceed at the time Arena expects or at all, the results of preclinical studies or clinical trials may not be predictive of future results, Arena's ability to partner lorcaserin hydrochloride, APD125 or other of its compounds or programs, the timing, success and cost of Arena's research, out-licensing endeavors and clinical trials, Arena's ability to obtain additional financing, Arena's ability to obtain and defend its patents, and the timing and receipt of payments and fees, if any, from Arena's collaborators. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by Arena's forward-looking statements are disclosed in Arena's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent Arena's judgment as of the time of this release. Arena disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as may be required under applicable law.
2006-06-11
Skateboarding in PE? This isn't your father's gym class
Kentucky.com, KY -
Experts say school P.E. programs in America are changing dramatically -- from competitive team sports and physical-fitness testing to a smorgasbord of appealing options including yoga, martial arts and climbing. The changes come amid growing concern over children's sedentary habits, helping fuel childhood obesity. An estimated 34 percent of U.S. children are overweight or obese.
1. Food: did you know that Brad Pitt is overweight, and George Clooney obese?
As if the wars on terror, drugs, crime and Iraq weren''t enough to be getting on with, it seems that there is a new demon in our midst. According to a report by a committee of MPs, Britain is in the
2. Counseling for physical activity in overweight and obese patients
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. More than 60 percent of U.S. adults are now overweight or obese (defined as at least 30 ...
3. Caloric Restriction and Calcium''s Effect on Bone Metabolism and Body Composition in Overweight and Obese Premenopausal Women
Obesity results in numerous preventable deaths and comorbidities. Unfortunately, a reduction of body weight has been correlated with a reduction in bone ...
4. Evaluation of the insulin resistance syndrome in 5- to 10-year-old overweight/obese African-American children - Insulin Resistance in Children - Brief
Evaluation of the insulin resistance syndrome in 5- to 10-year-old overweight/obese African-American children. (Insulin Resistance in Children).
5. Prevalence of overweight and obese Hispanic-American children
As overweight and obesity among children and adolescence increases it is important to identify subgroups of children who are at a greater risk, so that ...