A new study suggests doctors aren’t discussing weight loss surgery as an option with their patients nearly as much as they should. The study, conducted by the Obesity Action Coalition and Ethicon Endo-Surgery, shows that while four out of five obese individuals had discussed their weight with a doctor, only one in ten who met [...]

People who drink diet sodas daily may be at increased risk of having a stroke, according to a new study. The findings of a federally funded study of 2,500 adults in the New York City area suggests those who drink diet pops daily are at greater risk of heart attack or stroke than people who [...]

Obesity is increasing in almost every country in the world according to studies published in The Lancet medical journal, and Canadian women have some of the highest Body Mass Indexes among developed countries. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a weight to height ratio that is one of the tools physicians use to diagnose obesity. For [...]

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 [...]

Weight problems don’t appear out of thin air; there’s always an underlying cause. Common sources of weight gain are ‘mindless eating’, always taking the quick route via high fat, high sodium fast food, and pscyhological issues. These pitfalls cause good eating habits to lapse. Below is some information on how to avoid them. 1) Mindless [...]

According to a new article on CNN.com, being an overweight woman might cause you to receive sub-standard medical care.  Recent studies have found, if you are an overweight woman you:  May have a tougher time getting health insurance or have to pay higher premiums Are at higher risk of being misdiagnosed Are more likely to [...]

A recent study out of the US examining the health of women over a 33 year period has produced some alarming results. The results suggested that for every 2.2 pounds gained (over the healthy BMI range) since the age of 18 women’s chances of living past 70 years old in good health are reduced by [...]

With the Swine Flu making news around the world, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have been examining factors that may make certain individuals more susceptible or at a higher risk of contracting the flu. Interestingly, obesity appears to be one such risk factor. An article in the Washington Post today discussed a survey [...]

A recent study (published by the Associated Press-iVillage) has found that, not surprisingly, of the 1,000 women surveyed, up to half aren’t happy with their weight, including some of those that were within a healthy weight range. The study suggests that women are more focused on how they look rather than the state of their health. [...]

Last week Michelle Obama announced that an organic fruit and vegetable garden would be planted at the White House (read article). The Obama family is hoping that the produce from the garden can be used in their meals. The inspiration for the garden was to educate and inspire younger generations to eat healthy and incorporate [...]