Displaying items by tag: obesity
Monday, September 26, 2011
Low diastolic blood pressure linked to higher risk of heart failure
Newly named condition, “isolated diastolic hypotension,” can be difficult to treat while increasing risk of death.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Cold mice might be skewing weight-loss drug studies
A UAB researcher suspects room temperatures contribute to flawed results on weight-loss drugs tested in animals.
Monday, August 15, 2011
New scale could help predict obese patients’ risk of death
Study shows the Edmonton Obesity Staging System more accurately predicts a risk of premature death due to obesity-related illnesses.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Obesity Society Awards announced
Monday, June 20, 2011
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center launches Cancer Care Network
Community cancer centers and hospitals in Alabama and Georgia will get access to the latest cancer research and treatments.
Monday, June 13, 2011
A little planning keeps kids on healthy track during the summer
Free time in the summer shouldn't be spent on the couch.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Kitchin, Beth
Assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences
Areas of expertise: Nutrition, obesity, weight loss, osteoporosis
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Cognitive decline is higher in Southern Stroke Belt
The risk factors for stroke in the South also may be responsible for cognitive decline.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Lowering fat intake might stave off diabetes even without weight loss
New research shows that reducing fat intake in our diet affects diabetes risk; findings were stronger for African Americans.
Monday, May 09, 2011
When it comes to clearing arteries – sex may play a part
New research from the ongoing CREST trial finds gender plays role in stroke-prevention procedures.
