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Obesity surgery in Australia doubles in five years
The number of morbidly obese Australians undergoing weight loss surgery has doubled in five years, and has increased by a factor of 12 in a decade.
The number of morbidly obese Australians undergoing weight loss surgery has doubled in five years, and has increased by a factor of 12 in a decade.
Weight loss surgery leads to improved liver health
A study conducted by the University of Texas indicates that the damaging effect on the liver of excess fat can be reversed by weight loss surgery, otherwise known as bariatric surgery. The study indicates that few patients experience a deterioration in liver health, while the majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery see at least a stabilisation or improvement in their liver health.
A study conducted by the University of Texas indicates that the damaging effect on the liver of excess fat can be reversed by weight loss surgery, otherwise known as bariatric surgery. The study indicates that few patients experience a deterioration in liver health, while the majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery see at least a stabilisation or improvement in their liver health.
Link between obesity and self-esteem linked to race and gender
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that the link between self-esteem and body weight in teenagers is affected by their race and gender.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that the link between self-esteem and body weight in teenagers is affected by their race and gender.
Obese employees more likely to file compensation claims
A new study released today shows that obese employees are more likely to file workers' compensation claims for injuries sustained at work.
A new study released today shows that obese employees are more likely to file workers' compensation claims for injuries sustained at work.
State could pay for weight-loss surgeries
Taxpayers in Mississippi could be paying for weight loss surgery such as gastric banding next year, if the procedures are deemed affordable.
Taxpayers in Mississippi could be paying for weight loss surgery such as gastric banding next year, if the procedures are deemed affordable.
Liposuction not suitable for childhood obesity - ASPS
Following media stories of obese teenagers seeking and undergoing liposuction, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has issued a warning that liposuction and tummy tucks are inappropriate ways for children and teenagers to lose weight.
Following media stories of obese teenagers seeking and undergoing liposuction, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has issued a warning that liposuction and tummy tucks are inappropriate ways for children and teenagers to lose weight.
Bariatric surgery reduces diabetes risk
Researchers have discovered that bariatric surgery, whereby part of the intestines is bypassed, or the stomach restricted in order to reduce calorie absorption, can reduce the chances of severely obese patients developing type II diabetes.
Researchers have discovered that bariatric surgery, whereby part of the intestines is bypassed, or the stomach restricted in order to reduce calorie absorption, can reduce the chances of severely obese patients developing type II diabetes.
More overweight teens opting for weight loss surgery
The number of teenagers undergoing bariatric surgery to address weight loss has more than tripled in just three years.
The number of teenagers undergoing bariatric surgery to address weight loss has more than tripled in just three years.
Overweight Oz kids turning to Gastric Band surgery
Australian teenagers are turning to gastric banding surgery in increasing numbers in a bid to lose weight according to local surgeons.
Australian teenagers are turning to gastric banding surgery in increasing numbers in a bid to lose weight according to local surgeons.
West Virginia to offer free Weight Watchers courses to State residents
With the rising problem of obesity hitting State insurance payouts, the State of West Virginia is to offer up to 75,000 people free weight loss courses with Weight Watchers.
With the rising problem of obesity hitting State insurance payouts, the State of West Virginia is to offer up to 75,000 people free weight loss courses with Weight Watchers.
Larger sized clothes to carry health warnings
A group of medical experts has called on the British Government to introduce new rules requiring clothes retailers to put a helpline telephone number on all clothes designed for larger people.
A group of medical experts has called on the British Government to introduce new rules requiring clothes retailers to put a helpline telephone number on all clothes designed for larger people.
Obese teenagers seek liposuction
Surgeons in Australia report that the increase in obesity levels among children and teenagers is resulting in a surge in demand for liposuction. Warning that liposuction is not a weight loss method, the doctors say that these children need to alter their lifestyle and lose weight, prior to contemplating liposuction.
Surgeons in Australia report that the increase in obesity levels among children and teenagers is resulting in a surge in demand for liposuction. Warning that liposuction is not a weight loss method, the doctors say that these children need to alter their lifestyle and lose weight, prior to contemplating liposuction.
Tighten your tummy at the touch of a button
A new device has been introduced to assist obesity treatment which allows doctors to adjust a gastric band at the touch of a button.
A new device has been introduced to assist obesity treatment which allows doctors to adjust a gastric band at the touch of a button.
Breast reconstruction dangerous for obese patients
Higher complications associated with obesity suggest that overweight patients who have undergone a mastectomy procedure should reduce their body weight before undergoing breast reconstruction surgery.
Higher complications associated with obesity suggest that overweight patients who have undergone a mastectomy procedure should reduce their body weight before undergoing breast reconstruction surgery.
County office offers free weight loss surgery to employees
A County Office in Texas is to offer gastric bypass surgery to employees in a bid to help them to lose weight. The County commissioners believe that the pilot program could save money in the long run, through lower absentee and medical insurance costs.
A County Office in Texas is to offer gastric bypass surgery to employees in a bid to help them to lose weight. The County commissioners believe that the pilot program could save money in the long run, through lower absentee and medical insurance costs.
Obesity & Weight Loss
The definition of obesity varies depending on what one reads, but in general, it is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount body fat. A certain amount of body fat is necessary for storing energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions. The normal amount of body fat (expressed as percentage of body fat) is between 25-30% in women and 18-23% in men. Women with over 30% body fat and men with over 25% body fat are considered obese.
The definition of obesity varies depending on what one reads, but in general, it is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount body fat. A certain amount of body fat is necessary for storing energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions. The normal amount of body fat (expressed as percentage of body fat) is between 25-30% in women and 18-23% in men. Women with over 30% body fat and men with over 25% body fat are considered obese.
