Obesity news and research
Toolkit to help U.S. employers address the growing problem of childhood obesity launched
Saying that employers can no longer afford to ignore the epidemic of childhood obesity, the National Business Group on Health today announced the launch of "Childhood Obesity: It's Everyone's Business," a toolkit designed to help U.S. employers address the growing problem of overweight and obese children.
posted in category: Child Health News tags: Child Care Education Health and Human Services Obesity Overweight
Studies reveal that obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction
Obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction (ED), likely caused by atherosclerosis-related hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as well as hormonal changes associated with obesity, as described in a timely article published in Obesity and Weight Management, a journalzine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
posted in category: Men's Health news tags: Atherosclerosis Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Erectile Dysfunction Nutrition Obesity Pediatrics Stroke Testosterone Weight Loss Heart Attack Heart Disease Hypertension Physical Activity Weight Management
Amylin and Takeda to develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products for obesity
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMLN) and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) announced today that they have entered into a worldwide exclusive license, development and commercialization agreement to co-develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products for the treatment of obesity and related indications.
posted in category: Diseases/Conditions tags: Diabetes Obesity
Fight against obesity and heart disease gets new boost from public sector and industry
The battle against obesity, heart disease and other diet related health problems received a -4 Million boost today with the announcement of seven new research projects. The projects, taking place in universities and research institutes across the UK, are part of a partnership between two publicly-funded Research Councils and 15 companies.
posted in category: Diseases/Conditions tags: Biotechnology Cancer Diet Obesity Heart Disease Medical research
Better health system needed to identify and manage childhood obesity
A new study has revealed GPs and pediatricians believe their capacity to effectively identify and manage childhood obesity is limited, due to barriers such as time constraints. 65 per cent of the doctors also perceived a shortfall in public sector dietitians to assist them in managing overweight and obese children, according to the study in Nutrition & Dietetics, published by Wiley-Blackwell.
