Thursday, December 8, 2011

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News

Obesity Linked to Worse Outcomes With Early Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 09:02 AM PST

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Obese women with early stage breast cancer are less likely to survive than other women who are of normal weight, new research suggests.

Health Tip: Opt for a Healthy Weight-Loss Plan (HealthDay)

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 09:02 AM PST

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Fad diets may promise drastic and quick loss of weight, but may be dangerous and often fall short when it comes to long-term weight loss.

Diabetes, Obesity After 60 May Drive Up Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 08:47 PM PST

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A woman's risk of developing breast cancer appears to rise if she has diabetes or is obese after age 60, a new study indicates.

Body Image, Parent Intervention Crucial to Childhood Obesity Prevention (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 01:56 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - A study posted by the Cochrane Library says childhood obesity prevention begins with parents. Additionally, home and school prevention programs need to address children's body image issues, not just their body mass index. A Pediatrics study says more family risk factors predispose a child to obesity, but children can self-regulate with parent support. Here are findings about childhood obesity and new directions in weight management.

Obese pregnant women can safely diet: study (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 10:15 AM PST

Reuters - Obese pregnant women can safely limit their weight gain by watching what they eat, an analysis of several clinical trials suggests.
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