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Written by Obesity News | Full Coverage
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Sunday, 05 August 2007 |
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More than two-thirds of Australians living outside major cities are overweight or obese, and extremely obese corpses are creating a safety hazard at mortuaries, according to two studies released on Sunday.
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Written by Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today
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Saturday, 04 August 2007 |
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Anaesthetists have been issued with new safety guidelines for dealing with very obese patients, amid growing concerns about the health and practical risks that hospital staff and patients face because of rising obesity levels. Issued by the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland - which has been promoting safe anaesthesia for 75 years -the guidance aims to enhance the care of these high-risk patients. [click link for full article]
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Written by Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today
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Saturday, 04 August 2007 |
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Only one in seven UK doctors' surgeries provide well-developed support programmes for obese patients, according to a survey of primary care nurses published in the latest Journal of Advanced Nursing.Sheffield-based researchers surveyed just under 400 nurses in the north of England in mid 2006, including district nurses, practice nurses and health visitors.Their aim was to ask the nurses about their clinical practice, views and support for patients with obesity. [click link for full article]
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Written by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz
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Friday, 03 August 2007 |
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WASHINGTON - Adults should engage in moderately intense exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week or vigorous exercise of at least 20 minutes on three days, United States experts say.
Two leading health groups have issued...
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Written by Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 |
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Mayo Clinic physicians have identified that simply being diagnosed as obese increases a patient's likelihood of establishing a treatment plan with their physician, a crucial step in improving health. It's a significant finding, because obesity is a growing worldwide epidemic and the second leading cause of preventable death in developing countries. [click link for full article]
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Written by eMaxHealth - Diet and Weight Loss
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 |
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Adding a lifestyle intervention led by a registered dietitian to the typical care provided to obese people with type 2 diabetes does not increase overall health-care costs and may result in cost savings
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