 Research puts obesity and fatty liver disease treatment in reachHebrew University Professor Amiram Goldblum’s team discovers 27 new molecules with significant therapeutic potential. Obesity: How do we fight it most effectively?What we really know and don't know about obesity. Israel Medical Association declares obesity a diseaseApproximately 4,000 die each year in Israel from obesity; a quarter of adult population suffers from disease not due to behavioral weakness. London bagel shop fights plan to replace it with obesity clinicJewish shop vows not to move after landlord plans to turn building into anti-obesity clinic. Colorectal cancer risk may be related to weight in adolescenceHuge cohort study finds overweight, obese teens have 50% higher risk of colorectal cancers down the line. Israeli scientists discover why diets fail - and a solutionWeizmann Institute researchers investigated the phenomenon of post-diet weight gain, the"yo-yo effect" and discovered a possible cure. 70% of soldiers gain weight during their serviceKnesset Health Committee gathers forces from across country to fight obesity and diabetes as problem affects 15% of populace. Heaviest Man Alive Airlifted to HospitalSaudi Arabia's King intervenes to help transfer a 1,345 pound young man from his bed to a medical center in the country's capital. New Study: Extra Pounds May Help You Live LongerA new analysis of nearly three million adults showed that people who are overweight or slightly obese may live longer. Americans Are Fat, Says Gallup ‘Well-Being Index’Call it overweight or call it obese, but in old-fashioned English, American are fat – in all 50 states, says Gallup’s “well-being index.” NYC to Ban Jumbo Sugary Drinks, Combat ObesityNYC's Mayor Bloomberg is working on ways to keep things healthy by planning a ban on jumbo sugary drinks in numerous venues. Study: Obesity Leads to Depression, BurnoutA new study by Israeli scientists finds that obesity can lead to depression and greater burnout at work. |
