Aug
4
Pregnant moms who overeat could make obese babies (AP)
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AP - Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy have big babies, putting their children at risk of becoming heavy later on, a new study says.
Jul
30
The pill equally effective in obese, thin women (Reuters)
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Reuters - Despite studies suggesting that birth control pills might not work as well in obese women, a new study suggests that they prevent pregnancy the same no matter what a woman weighs.
Jul
22
Greater Risk Of Premature Birth In Overweight And Obese Moms
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A new study by researchers at McMaster University shows overweight and obese women face greater risks of preterm births. Their babies may suffer serious health problems from being born too soon, especially earlier than 32 weeks. “It looks like the heavier the woman, the higher the risk,” said Dr. Sarah McDonald, associate professor in the Michael G…
Jul
13
Weight Loss Helped Overweight And Obese Women Reduce Hot Flushes
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A new US study found that overweight and obese menopausal women who lost weight during an intensive diet and exercise program suffered fewer and less severe hot flushes compared to women who did not do the program…
Jul
10
Hormonal Contraceptives Have Mixed Success Among Overweight Women
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As obesity continues to be a worldwide health risk, one of its “side effects” could include less effective birth control for overweight and obese women who use hormonal contraceptives. Four of seven studies examined in a recent research review comprising 39,531 women suggest that the heaviest women have the highest risk of pregnancy while using the contraceptives…
Jul
9
Weight Loss From Higher-Protein Diets Effective But May Lower Bone Density In Postmenopausal Women
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Overweight and moderately obese postmenopausal women using diets based on higher protein intake also need to be aware of potential bone loss, according to new research from Purdue University…
Jun
29
Sedentary Behavior Puts White Women At Greatest Risk For Obesity
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Obesity is climbing steadily among American women and an inactive lifestyle is one risk factor. A new study finds that sedentary white women are more apt to become obese than are sedentary African-American women. Researchers looked at data from 22,948 African-American women and 7,830 white women in 12 Southeastern U.S. states, where obesity is most prevalent…
Jun
21
For Insulin-Resistant Women, Cutting Carbs Is More Effective Than Low-Fat Diet
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Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a lower-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of calories, according to a new study. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society’s 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego…
Jun
17
Unplanned Pregnancies More Common in Obese Women (LiveScience.com)
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LiveScience.com - Obese women are less likely to use certain types of birth
control and more likely to have unintended pregnancies, according to a new
study on a French population.
Jun
16
Obese have worse sexual health despite less sex (Reuters)
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Reuters - Obese women have four times as many unplanned pregnancies as healthy-weight women despite having less sex, and obese men are more likely to have sexual diseases despite fewer partners, scientists said on Wednesday.