Posts by: Carolina Henriques

Carolina Henriques

Carolina holds a BSc in Anthropology and a MSc in Urban Studies., and brings her interdisciplinary skills to her writing on a range of different topics in science, research and advocacy news.

August 11, 2016August 11, 2016

Brains of Overweight People Ten Years Older than Non-Overweight at Middle-Age

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The brains of overweight and obese people display images of white matter similar to those found in brains of leaner people ten years older, a new University of Cambridge research study titled ... Read more

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

Meat as Much a Cause of Obesity as Sugar and Fats, Study in 170 Countries Finds

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Diets rich in meat are as much a factor in the prevalence of global obesity as sugar consumption, researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia, reported in a study comparing meat consumption and obesity ... Read more

August 2, 2016August 2, 2016

New Bariatric Surgery Study to Launch in New Zealand

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A new Bariatric Surgery Experienced study (BASE) is set to help researchers in New Zealand visualize the surgical experience from the patient’s points of view, gain a better understanding of the impact of ... Read more

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016

Sarcopenic Obesity Review Emphasizes Need for Public Health Plan to Prevent, Treat Disease

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A new article in the journal Future Science OA, a publication of the Future Science Group (FSG), analyzes updated data on sarcopenic obesity and highlights the need for public health strategies ... Read more

July 14, 2016November 15, 2017

Focus on Eating Less Sweets Not Enough to End Obesity Epidemic, Study Says

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Researchers at the University of Glasgow studied sugar consumption and concluded that health messages should be revised to focus not only on sugar intake but also on fat consumption, as they may ... Read more

July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

Standard Obesity Measurements May Be Underestimating Number of Overweight by Millions Globally

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According to an article published in the journal Obesity Reviews, standard methods for measuring obesity may be underestimating the burden of overweight across the globe, possibly missing hundreds of millions. Associate ... Read more

June 28, 2016June 28, 2016

Obesity Affects 1 in 5 Active-Duty Soldiers in US, Study Finds

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One in five members of the U.S. military suffers from obesity, according to recent research, and soldiers with obesity — whether active duty or veterans — are also more likely ... Read more

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016

Obesity-related Diseases Expected to Rise to 7.6M New Cases in UK by 2035

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More than 7.6 million new cases of obesity-related diseases could be diagnosed in the United Kingdom in the next two decades if the current trend continues. This means that by 2035, nearly ... Read more

June 2, 2016June 3, 2016

Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Now Nationally Accredited as a Comprehensive Center

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The Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Center has announced that its surgery services for severe obesity or related conditions are now nationally accredited and meet the highest standards for patient safety and quality of preoperative and ... Read more

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016

USG to Stage First Global Conference on Obesity, Related Chronic Disease

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United Scientific Group (USG) will host the first International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases (ICOCD) 2016. The July 25 – 27 event, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is geared to ... Read more