Study Explains Potential Failure Of Oral Contraceptives With Obese Women

By Jane | 15 July 2009
Posted in Weight loss News

Researchers have identified a potential biological mechanism that could explain why oral contraceptives may be less effective at preventing pregnancy in obese women, as some epidemiological studies have indicated.

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Obesity Contributes To Rapid Cartilage Loss

By Clive | 15 July 2009
Posted in Weight loss News

Obesity, among other factors, is strongly associated with an increased risk of rapid cartilage loss, according to a study published in the August issue of Radiology. "We have isolated demographic and MRI-based risk factors for progressive cartilage loss," said the study's lead author, Frank W. Roemer, M.D.

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Mum Is Key To Solving Obesity

By Carmen | 15 July 2009
Posted in Weight loss News

One of the UK's leading weight loss organisations has backed calls for changes to the way that obesity is being tackled nationally after a new study suggested that children learn unhealthy lifestyle behaviour from parents of the same gender. But Caryl Richards, Managing Director of Slimming World says that it is the 'family food provider' role rather than gender which is the key to solving the obesity crisis.

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