Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015

Study Determines Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Safe in High-Risk Morbidly Obese Patients

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Results from a recent study published in the Journal Laparoendoscopic & Advance Surgical Techniques Part A showed that Laparoscopic bariatric surgery is safe and can be performed with acceptable perioperative ... Read more

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015

Study Determines That High-protein Breakfast Prevents Gain of Body Fat in Overweight Young People

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Evidence from previous studies have shown that about 60% of young people skip breakfast up to four times per week. Health professionals recommend that eating breakfast is a strategy for reducing the ... Read more

August 12, 2015October 28, 2015

Coca-Cola Funds Organization To Pin Obesity Epidemic On Lack Of Physical Activity

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Coca-Cola is funding a new organization called The Global Energy Balance Network. The organization is emphasizing the importance of exercise over diet in improving personal health and curtailing obesity. Some health experts ... Read more

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015

Study Shows That People Who Focus On Being Overweight May Actually Gain More Weight

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Results from a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Liverpool showed that people who acknowledge they are ... Read more

August 5, 2015August 5, 2015

Discovery of Inflammation Mechanism Related to Obesity May Lead to Type 2 Diabetes Development

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In a recent study published in the journal Science, a team of medical researchers were able to identify a new molecular mechanism that may play an important role in development ... Read more

August 4, 2015October 28, 2015

Study Finds That Mental Health in Teens Improves After Weight Loss From Bariatric Surgery

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In a recent study published in the journal Obesity, a team of researchers found that after bariatric surgery, the majority of teens with severe obesity experience improved mental health. Nevertheless, according to ... Read more

August 3, 2015November 20, 2015

Study Finds Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Safe and Effective in Morbid Obesity Study

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In a recent study published in the Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research, a team of researchers found that laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective and safe surgery procedure for ... Read more

July 31, 2015July 31, 2015

Study Finds Body Mass Index Trajectories Affect the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Japan

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Large-scale clinical data of Japanese residents suggests that the pace of increasing Body Mass Index (BMI) in diabetic patients is similar to that in healthy individuals. Results from the study ... Read more

July 30, 2015July 30, 2015

2-Year Lap-Band Study Reveals Positive Impact on Quality of Life From Gastric Band Weight Loss

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In a recent study published in the journal Current Medical Research & Opinion, a team of researchers determined the effectiveness of the latest generation of adjustable gastric banding systems (LBAP) ... Read more

July 29, 2015July 29, 2015

Health-Related Quality of Life Improves After Gastric Bypass

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In a recent study published in the journal Obesity Surgery, researchers found that baseline health-related quality of life (HRQL) was similar in patients with and without obesity-related disease prior to ... Read more