Latest Management of obesity Stories
Workplace-based programs that include dietary advice coupled with behavioral counseling appear to be a promising approach for men and women with significant weight loss goals, based on the results of a pilot study conducted by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University. Employees enrolled in the intervention arm of a randomized controlled trial lost on average, 18 pounds over a six-month period compared to a two pound weight gain in...
GOLETA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BAROnova, Inc., announced today the closing of its Series C financing of $27.3 million, led by investments from Sante Ventures and Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX), a leading innovator of medical devices and technologies. Participants included Series B investors ONSET Ventures, Highland Capital Partners and Arboretum Ventures, along with new investors Sante Ventures, Boston Scientific and Lumira Capital. Proceeds will be used to...
Weight Watchers Australasia proudly announces its first local weight-loss ambassador in more than 10 years – Mahalia Barnes (PRWEB) February 12, 2013 Weight Watchers Australasia proudly announces its first local weight-loss ambassador in more than 10 years – Mahalia Barnes. The singer, songwriter whose soulful blues sound captivated audiences of Channel Nine’s juggernaut The Voice, has joined the Weight Watchers family and launches today (7 January 2013) as the face of a new...
Dr. Angela Tran, head of Med-Fit Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Denver certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine Denver, Colo. (PRWEB) February 07, 2013 Angela Tran, D.O., of Med-Fit Medical Weight Loss Clinic, has officially added obesity medicine to her list of certifications. Already board-certified in internal medicine, and an active member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, the new certification emphasizes the use of weight control as part of a person’s...
NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the latest addition to the City of Newark's Let's Move! Newark campaign to combat obesity, Newark and Weight Watchers North America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW), today announced a new initiative that will offer discounted Weight Watchers memberships to City of Newark employees. The announcement, made at Newark City Hall by Mayor Cory A. Booker along with David Kirchhoff, Chief...
For practitioners of weight loss programs in Bakersfield, CA there is none more devoted than Dr. Jan Trobisch of Synergy Lifestyle Center—the board certified specialist is celebrating one year as a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. Bakersfield, CA (PRWEB) February 06, 2013 Dr. Jan Trobisch, Internist and founder of Synergy Lifestyle Center, a Bakersfield, CA medical weight loss facility is celebrating one year as a member of the American Society of Bariatric...
Diet Doc’s certified nutritionists work to develop a high protein, low carbohydrate individualized diet plans, specific to each patient San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 78 million adults, which is more than a third of the United States population, are obese. Diet Doc is committed to treating each patient individually and offers everyone the opportunity for a future of...
SunCoast Medical Group and SA4i announce the noteworthy cutting edge success of Onyi Agim, M.D. and Anayo Mbadugha, P.A. as leaders in medical weight loss and treating the many far-reaching causes as well as consequences of obesity. Houston, Texas (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 Obesity is of major concern for millions of people, including hundreds of thousands right here in the Greater Houston Metro area. Obesity, with its many far-reaching consequences, can lead to breast cancer and colon...
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012 after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. The Company has also scheduled a conference call on February 13(th) at 5:00 p.m. ET. During the conference call, David Kirchhoff, Chief Executive Officer, and Nicholas Hotchkin, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2012 results and answer...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS) announced today the publication of a study concluding that weight loss resulting from treatment with Qsymia(TM) (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) capsules CIV led to significant improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure and triglycerides in obese and overweight patients experiencing one or more of these associated conditions. The improvements were significantly greater among patients who lost...
