global obesity

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 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

February 5, 2015February 5, 2015

Oatmeal Breakfast Lowers Calorie Intake at Lunch, Especially Among Overweight Individuals

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A recent study published in the Annals of Nutrition and Medicine suggests that our choice of breakfast cereal may affect how full we feel and how much we will eat for lunch. The ... Read more

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015

Global Obesity Influenced by Environment, University of Sydney Study Shows

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Environmental changes, the human appetite for protein, bottle-feeding in infants, climate change and corporate bottom lines are all factors that trigger and continue to drive global obesity, according to a new research ... Read more