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Sealing off portion of intestinal lining treats obesity, resolves diabetes in animal model

Lining the upper portion of the small intestine with an impermeable sleeve led to both weight loss and restoration of normal glucose metabolism in an animal model of obesity-induced diabetes. Investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Weight Center and Gastrointestinal Unit report in the journal Obesity that the procedure reproducing several aspects of gastric bypass surgery led to a significant reduction in the animals' food intake and a resolution of diabetes symptoms. The study, which has received early online release, is the first controlled test of a new procedural approach to treating obesity.

Sealing Off Portion Of Intestinal Lining Treats Obesity, Resolves Diabetes In Animal Model

Lining the upper portion of the small intestine with an impermeable sleeve led to both weight loss and restoration of normal glucose metabolism in an animal model of obesity-induced diabetes. Investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Weight Center and Gastrointestinal Unit report in the journal Obesity that the procedure reproducing several aspects of gastric bypass surgery led to a significant reduction in the animals' food intake and a resolution of diabetes symptoms.

New obesity fighting drug developed

An obesity-beating wonder drug that keeps people thin and helps them run faster even when they eat a high fat diet is being developed by scientists.

Hunting for a cure for obesity

Emerging from Statistics Canada's file of 'you don't say?' reports recently was a study concluding that spending too much time in front of the TV contributes to obesity.

Physicians Begin Clinical Study of Incision-Free Obesity Treatment

Newswise - Physicians at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston's Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas have enrolled the first patient in Texas in a clinical trial that will examine the safety and effectiveness of an incision-free procedure to treat obesity.

Compellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Awarded Second Broad Patent From the U.S. Patent Office for Novel Obesity Therapy

Compellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Awarded Second Broad Patent From the U.S. Patent Office for Novel Obesity Therapy

Compellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Awarded Second Broad Patent From the U.S. Patent Office for Novel Obesity Therapy

Compellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Awarded Second Broad Patent From the U.S. Patent Office for Novel Obesity Therapy

Compellis Pharmaceuticals Awarded New US Patent

BOSTON, MASS - Compellis Pharmaceuticals, an early-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel mechanism-based therapeutics for the treatment of obesity, announced in a Tuesday press release that they have been issued a second broad patent (7,435,407) by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its invention entitled “Inhibition of olfactory neurosensory function to treat obesity and related disorders”.

'Exergaming' video games can push children's physical activity: researchers

Researchers at an international conference in Montreal this week suggest that one of the evils that's been blamed for contributing toward obesity in children-- video games -- is now being used to promote physical activity. So called "exergaming" video games spur children to use all their limbs rather than only their thumbs. "When we talk about obesity, we often talk about the fast-food industry," said Laurette Dube, organizer of the 2008 McGill Health Challenge Think Tank. "But that's only one side of the equation -- the energy-in side. We also have to look at the energy-out side, and that's why it's very important to look at ways in which we can reduce kids' inactive time and increase their share of time that gets them moving." Linda Carson, a professor of physical education at West Virginia University, says exergaming is a "wholesome" a

Obesity Springs Inmate's Early Release

An obese inmate who goes by the nickname "Big Mike" has been granted early parole because a Canadian prison could not accommodate his 430-pound frame.

15-state Southern obesity summit to focus on deadly epidemic

Health professionals and academic, government and scientific leaders to develop and share strategies for fighting an epidemic

Stirling gets approval for Obesity patent in New Zealand

Singapore, November 7, 2008: Stirling Products, a public animal health company that is developing patented applications in the area of animal growth agents that increase meat production, announced that it has received notice that its patent application for “Methods of decreasing fat deposits and body weight in mammals and birds� has been granted in New Zealand. Patent applications have been filed in a number of different countries; this represents the first successful approval.

Woman sues TV station over obesity programme

TV bosses are facing a £10,000 lawsuit after filming a passer-by on the street for a documentary about obese people.

Using text-messaging to battle obesity

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Stirling Products granted NZ animal obesity patent

Stirling Products Ltd advised on November 7 that it had received notice that its patent application for "Methods of decreasing fat deposits and body weight in mammals and birds" had been granted in New Zealand, the first approval of several filed in several countries.

Can games consoles cut child obesity?

In a research project launched today, University of Derby experts will see if time spent on the Nintendo Wii - a console controlled remotely by players' physical movements - helps primary school pupils lose weight.

Text Messaging May Help Children Fight Off Obesity

Many children love sending and receiving text messages through their cell phones – sometimes to the great annoyance of their parents.

Stirling Products (ASX:STI) Gets First Approval For Obesity Patent

http://www.abnnewswire.com/en>) - Stirling Products (ASX:STI) advises shareholders that it has received notice that its patent application for "Methods of decreasing fat deposits and body weight in mammals and birds" has been granted in New Zealand. Patent applications have been filed in a number of different countries; this represents the first successful approval.

Why is there a correlation between searching for PlayStation and obesity?

The StateStats site finds any correlations between Google search terms and US state charcteristics such as age, income, latitude/longitude and rainfall. Whether the results mean anything is another issue

World: R u eating? No cake! Text messages can aid dieters

A small US and German study has found that text messaging may help children fight off obesity by taking advantage of the fact that many youngsters are glued to their cell phones.

World:R u eating? No cake! Text messages can aid dieters

A small US and German study has found that text messaging may help children fight off obesity by taking advantage of the fact that many youngsters are glued to their cell phones.

UK scientists launch games console weight-loss study

Sports scientists in England are to study whether a computer games console can help cut child obesity.

R u eating? No cake! Text messages can aid dieters

A small U.S. and German study has found that text messaging may help children fight off obesity by taking advantage of the fact that many youngsters are glued to their cell phones.

R u eating? No cake! Text messages can aid dieters

A small U.S. and German study has found that text messaging may help children fight off obesity by taking advantage of the fact that many youngsters are glued to their cell phones.

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