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Glycaemic Index (GI)
The glycaemic index (GI) is obtained by measuring the effect that a carbohydrate containing food has on blood sugar levels, compared to the effect of…
14 Jun 2007
Study To Assess Bariatric Surgery In Adolescents Launched By NIH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an observational study to evaluate the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery…
02 Jun 2007
Food Packaging and Labels: Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices
Many consumers pick foods depending on the attraction and temptation of the label on the front of the food packaging, but to become educated consumers,…
17 May 2007
Surgery for weight loss
Several surgical techniques have been used to treat obesity including gastric bypass, gastroplasty, gastric banding and liposuction. Learn about who can have weight loss surgery, its…
01 May 2007
Blood Clotting: Assessment Before Surgery
Adequate blood clotting is very important if you are about to have a surgical procedure. Modern surgical techniques have resulted in an overall decrease in…
10 Apr 2007
BMI (body mass index)
The body mass index is a physical measurement used to assess your total amount of body fat. It is calculated by dividing your weight in…
16 Feb 2007
Mental Changes After Coronary Bypass Surgery
Heart bypass surgery is performed under anaesthesia, and neurological changes and mental health conditions like depression are common consequences.
17 Jan 2007
Blood glucose control (blood sugar levels)
Our blood glucose level, or blood sugar level, is the amount of glucose in the blood. Glucose levels are measured most commonly to diagnose or to…
17 Jan 2007
Early Family Experience Can Reverse the Effects of Genes, UCLA Psychologists Report
Early family experience can reverse the effect of a genetic variant linked to depression, UCLA researchers report in the current…
18 Oct 2006
