Obese women who undergo weight loss surgery are 42 per cent less likely to develop cancer than obese women who do not have WLS, according to a new study published in the Lancet Oncology journal. The study was conducted over a 10 year period. Obesity has long been associated with cancer, and the Lancet study [...]

There has been a great deal of discussion in the media about anorexia and bulimia being very significant eating disorders faced by our population. Of that, there can be no doubt. However, a far more common, yet much less discussed eating disorder is binge eating. Whenever it’s mentioned it is often confused with bulimia and [...]

Interesting results from a Swedish study examining the effects of weight loss following bariatric surgery were published on CancerConsultations.com last week (06/26/09). The link between obesity and weight associated health issues, including an increased prevalence of cancer has been well established. However, this study examined the impact of bariatric weight loss surgery in particular, on [...]

Many people around the world are not aware that obesity and weight gain are linked to cancer.  CNN reported on a survey “Cancer Related Beliefs and Behaviours” where 40,000 people were interviewed in 39 different countries, finding that the people that are most at risk from cancer downplay their own risks.  The survey found that [...]