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12.05.11 Medical News Today (web)

Weight-Loss Specialists Call for Legislation to move Confectionary Away from Checkouts 12.05.11

87% of dieters or people considering starting diets are 'significantly disturbed' by retailers displaying special offers on confectionary near checkouts according to an online survey conducted by the UK fastest growing weight-loss company. "Obesity is a national problem in Britain and will cost the NHS billions of future pounds," said Alison Wetton, CEO of All About Weight who instigated the survey... courtesy of Medical News Today 12.05.11 Article can be accessed at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/225128.php ... read more >

'A Bad Diet is like Poisoning Your Kids.' 11.05.11

'A Bad Diet is like Poisoning Your Kids.' 11.05.11

Feeding your children an unhealthy diet is tantamount to poisoning them, says actress Jennifer Ellison. The former Brookside star was shocked by the findings of a national sizing survey which shows that Britains' youngsters are significantly heavier and wider on average than their parents were as children... courtesy of the Daily Echo (Bournemouth) 11.05.11 ... read more >

89 per cent are Overweight 09.05.11

Nine Out of Ten Overweight 11.05.11

Nearly nine out of ten people who were weighed during a recent roadshow in Weston were found to be overweight. An alarming 89 per cent of those tested were above their ideal weight and several were severely or morbidly obese... courtesy of Weston & Worle Midweek Mercury 11.05.11 ... read more >

Babies Given Anti-obesity Drugs in the Womb 11.05.11

Babies Given Anti-obesity Drugs in the Womb 11.05.11

Babies to be given diet drug in the womb to stop them being born overweight in a trial described as disturbing by weight loss groups. One hundred obese mums-to-be will be given Metformin as part of a three year study to tackle obesity rates and reduce the number of difficult births... courtesy of The Daily Telegraph Article can be accessed at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8505630/Babies-given-anti-obesity-drugs-in-the-womb.html ... read more >

Can Anti-obesity Drugs Prevent Overweight Babies? 11.05.11

Can Anti-obesity Drugs Prevent Overweight Babies? 11.05.11

Weight-loss groups are describing as 'disturbing' a plan to give unborn babies a diet drug to stop them from being born overweight, The Telegraph is reporting. Patients at Liverpool Women's Hospital will be given the drug Metformin to reduce the food supply to their unborn babies. The treatment will not affect the weight of the mothers... courtesy of Red Orbit Article can be accessed at http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z4613403577&z=1250248672 ... read more >

Liverpool Women's Hospital to lead 'Diet Drug' Baby Study 11.05.11

Liverpool Women's Hospital to Lead 'Diet Drug' Baby Study 11.05.11

Babies are to be given diet drugs in the womb to stop them being born overweight. One hundred obese Mum's-to-be will be given Metformin as part of a three year study to tackle obesity rates and reduce the number of difficult births. Patients at Liverpool Women's Hospital will be given the drug to reduce the food supply to their unborn babies, although it will not help the mums themselves lose weight... courtesy of Click Liverpool 11.05.11 Article can be accessed at http://www.clickliverpool.com/news/national-news/1213252-liverpool-womens-hospital-to-lead-diet-drug-baby-study.html ... read more >

Big Loser to take part in the Great Manchester Run 05.11

Obesity is not Catching but Attitudes are! 05.11

Research indicates that having overweight friends makes you fat. Peer support is vitally important in helping people stick to a healthy eating plan according to Alison Wetton, MD of leading weight management company All About Weight. Ms Wetton was responding to a report published last week which shows that people with plump friends are more likely to be overweight themselves... All About Weight 05.11 ... read more >

The Daily Telegraph 11.05.11

Diet Drug in Womb to Control Weight of Babies 11.05.11

A plan to give babies a diet drug in the womb to prevent them being born overweight was described last night as 'disturbing' by weight loss groups. One hundred obese mothers-to-be will be given Metformin as part of a three year study to tackle obesity rates and reduce the number of difficult births... courtesy of The Daily Telegraph 11.05.11 ... read more >

Medilexicon 10.05.11

Weight Loss Experts Comment on NHS Drug Trial for Obese Pregnant Women 10.05.11

Women rightfully feel 'uneasy' that the NHS has embarked on a trial in which overweight pregnant women are being given a drug to prevent them having obese babies, says Alison Wetton, CEO of Britain's fastest growing weight loss organisation, All About Weight. "No Mother-to-be likes to take medication, and the fact that the widely used diabetes pill, metformin, is being trialled to prevent obese babies being born to overweight mothers is disturbing to me, and I am sure most other women as well," said Mrs Wetton... courtesy of Medilexicon 10.05.11 Article can be accessed at http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=224827 ... read more >

Medical News Today 10.05.11

Weight Loss Experts Comment on NHS Drug Trial for Obese Pregnant Women 10.05.11

Women rightfully feel 'uneasy' that the NHS has embarked on a trial in which overweight pregnant women are being given a drug to prevent them having obese babies, says Alison Wetton, CEO of Britain's fastest growing weight loss organisation, All About Weight. "No Mother-to-be likes to take medication, and the fact that the widely-used diabetes pill, metformin, is being trialled to prevent obese babies being born to overweight mothers is disturbing to me, and I am sure most other women as well," said Mrs Wetton... courtesy of Medical News Today. Article can be accessed at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/224827.php ... read more >

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