Rashida Brown of Jamaica Plain, Mass., wanted gastric banding surgery but her body mass index was below federal guidelines. (Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh for The New York Times)
Weight-loss surgery, once a last resort for extremely overweight people, might soon become an option for those who are less heavy, Foodfacts.com has learned.
An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration will consider on Friday a request by Allergan, the pharmaceutical company, to significantly lower how obese someone must be to qualify for surgery using the company’s Lap-Band device, which restricts intake to the stomach. Read more…
Editor’s Note: Foodfacts.com advises that Gastric bypass is a serious surgical solution for morbidly obese patients that is not risk free and should not be taken lightly. There are also permanent side effects affecting food consumption. It is recommended to consult with more than one physician to get a second opinion, ensuring that this is the right solution for you.Read more…
L.A. school district doesn’t bite at “Food Revolution” chef’s offer
English chef Jamie Oliver is bringing his reality show to L.A. but the district says it will keep working with its own nutrition experts and advocates to make school meals more healthful. Read more…
Sarah Palin is on a diet. So is Barack Obama, Glenn Beck, Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, Peyton Manning, the pitching staff of the Texas Rangers, all the judges on America’s Got Talent, and the entire cast of Glee. In fact, from Chris Rock to Kid Rock to The Rock, everyone you can name is on a diet. Read more…
Foodfacts.com has learned that nearly 17 percent of U.S. medical costs can be blamed on obesity. New research that suggests the nation’s weight problem may be having close to twice the impact on medical spending as previously estimated. Read more…
Metabolic Syndrome involves some of the the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and heart diseases. It includes high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, low cholesterol and high triglycerides, Foodfacts.com has learned. Read more…
Research Reveals Genes That Affect Obesity and Where the Extra Fat Goes
Your genes may influence how you look in your skinny jeans.
Two studies have identified 18 new genes linked to overall obesity and 13 more that influence whether your weight goes to your belly or to your thighs. Read more…
Children as young as 10 are showing early signs of heart disease due to obesity, it was revealed Sunday, with leading doctors in the U.S. and U.K. calling for youngsters to be screened for the illness. Read more…
A new study has found a link between obesity and a type of virus, providing additional evidence that factors other than diet and exercise may be responsible for the increasing numbers of overweight people, Foodfacts.com has learned. Read more…
