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Children at highest risk from obesity struggle with change

Children at highest risk from obesity struggle with change

A new study shows that children with obesity-related diabetes are reporting serious difficulties in making basic lifestyle changes that could…

09 Apr 2008

Pregnant obese women linked with greater health care services use

Pregnant obese women linked with greater health care services use

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with greater use of health care services and longer hospital stays, according to a study…

07 Apr 2008

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are a class of blood pressure lowering medications used to treat hypertension.

06 Apr 2008

Liposuction

Liposuction

Liposuction is the most popular type of plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. It involves removing excess body fat that resists diet and exercise therapy.

26 Mar 2008

Gastroplasty

Gastroplasty

What is gastroplasty? Why is the procedure performed?…

21 Mar 2008

Time to be aware of kidney health

Time to be aware of kidney health

World Kidney Day, which falls today, is an important reminder for all Australians to be aware of the importance of…

13 Mar 2008

Obesity and Depression

Obesity and Depression

Obesity and depression are linked. Many hypotheses have been put forward to explain the relationship existing between these two complex conditions.

28 Feb 2008

Meat and Meat Products

Meat and Meat Products

Meat and meat products are rich and concentrated sources of nutrients including fats, proteins, vitamin B12, zinc and iron.

27 Feb 2008

Fast food and no exercise damages the liver

Fast food and no exercise damages the liver

Too much fast food and too little exercise can harm the liver, reveals a small study published ahead of print…

22 Feb 2008