Obesity
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OBESITY IN CHILDHOOD - MUCH MORE THAN A COSMETIC PROBLEM
Childhood obesity is on the increase. Is it simply a cosmetic problem or should we be more concerned about the effects of obesity on children’s physical and psychological health? Dr David Wilson and Dr John Reilly provide an overview of childhood obesity and the extent of the problem Read…
Obesity in the Caribbean (update)
Obesity in the Caribbean has increased at an alarming rate over the past few decades, far exceeding that among, for example, Black Americans in the United States. Dr Rosemary Wright-Pascoe reports on how medical efforts to reduce obesity have been compounded by a culture in which being overweight and obese are perceived as desirable traits. Read…
WEIGHING IT UP DOWN UNDER: OBESITY - AN AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVE
Whilst Australia has been recognised with sporting achievement, obesity levels in Australia are now similar to those in the UK and US. Dr Ann Dunbar provides an overview of attempts to combat obesity in Australia. Read…
PONDERING OBESITY: THERAPEUTIC TARGETS IN BRAIN AND FAT
Two recent areas of research into obesity have caused considerable scientific and popular interest; the role of the brain in controlling appetite and metabolism, and the emerging biology of adipose tissue. These two fields have converged with recognition that the fat and other metabolic tissues send potent signals to the brain and vice versa. Prof Jonathan Seckl reviews the emerging evidence. Read…
OBESITY - A REVIEW OF CURRENT TREATMENTS
Obesity has now become a major global health problem and has been associated with a major increase in type 2 diabetes. How can we reduce obesity and what treatments are available? Prof Roland Jung and Dr Alison Avenell review the evidence. Read…
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