Japanese boneless belt aids weight loss
This totally unbelievable contraption is suppose to help you loose weight. As you might of guessed, it comes from Japan. Apparently by dividing up the belly up in to seperate 'bubbles' with this 'boneless belt' it makes it easier to burn off the fat. Continue reading 'Japanese boneless belt aids weight loss' Russian chief Doctor recommends diet changes
An article in the Moscow times from 27th February reports that Russia's chief Doctor want citizens to stay away for fizzy drinks and kolbasa. It comes at a time were the economic situation is griping harder and obesity has become a larger issue for Russian society. The list of dietary recommendations -- dubbed the "anti-crisis diet" by Komsomolskaya Pravda -- was published by the Federal Consumer Protection Service, headed by Gennady Onishchenko. Continue reading 'Russian chief Doctor recommends diet changes' Posted by Bob Toovey - 20 March 2009 | Government | Comments 0
Weight loss drug Alli now available, with side effects
Alli the 'wonder' diet pill is now available over the counter in the UK. However there are concerns over the side effects. The European Commission has passed the drug for safety and effectiveness but there are many who worry about what else it effects. Continue reading 'Weight loss drug Alli now available, with side effects' Research looks at weight loss 'ripple' effect
Recent research published on the PubMed website suggests that the partners of those who were under a weight loss program also lost weight. The trial, part of a study on cardiovascular outcomes, relied on the partners to collect data on exercise and food consumption. A comparison was made between couples who were part of an intensive lifestyle intervention program (ILI) against other couples with a partner with diabetes and under the diabetes support and education program (DSE). Continue reading 'Research looks at weight loss 'ripple' effect' Red Wine drug helps weight loss and other ills
Red wine has been know for it properties when it comes to the health of your heart. Now research has found that it may also help with weight loss. A drug derived from red wine could allow you to eat as much junk food as you want and not put on any weight. Continue reading 'Red Wine drug helps weight loss and other ills' lunch boxes in Scotland under investigation
Lunch boxes for sale for school children in Scotland are being criticized for their contents. "Muchy Boxes" which include doner meat, chips, cheese, pakora and possibly a small amount of salad – can contain as much as 150grams of fat and 2,200 calories. The boxes which retail for around £4 to £5 are currently being investigated by officials in Glasgow. Continue reading 'lunch boxes in Scotland under investigation' Survey shows that fat and fit is real
More evidence is being revealed that being fat does not mean you are unfit. The latest report in the Archives of Internal Medicine compared weight and cardiovascular risk factors of a sample containing more than 5,4000 adults. Half of over weight people and a third of obese people and metabolically healthy. Continue reading 'Survey shows that fat and fit is real' New rethink on connection between obesity and heart disease
The debate continues as to whether obesity contributes to heart disease. A condition often cited as being connected with being over weight. However a new report from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine finds that being over weight does not necessarily mean being unhealthy. Continue reading 'New rethink on connection between obesity and heart disease' Weight loss drug banned in Scotland, accepted in England
The weight loss drug rimonabant, which control appetite and could help patients lose up to 10% of their body weight will not be used by the Scottish NHS. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), which guides health boards on new drugs, decided not to support its use in February. It is feared that the drug could cause depression and more seriously suicide. Continue reading 'Weight loss drug banned in Scotland, accepted in England' Posted by Bob Toovey - 27 June 2008 | Drugs, Surgery & Health Care | Comments 0
Reseach reveals link between hunger hormone and depression
The hormone ghrelin is know for it regulation of hunger. However it has now been linked with depression and anxiety. The Nature Neuroscience study found that mice with increased levels of Ghrenlin showed fewer signs. Continue reading 'Reseach reveals link between hunger hormone and depression' Latest postings from the SizeNet network |
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