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IQ link to baby's weight gain in first month

New research shows that weight gain and increased head size in the first month of a baby's life is linked to a higher IQ at early school age.

IQ link to baby's weight gain in first month

New research from the University of Adelaide shows that weight gain and increased head size in the first month of a baby's life is linked to a higher IQ at early school age. The study was led by University of Adelaide Public Health researchers, who analysed data from more than 13,800 children who were born full-term. read more

Lack Of Sleep May Trigger The 'Munchies' By Raising Levels Of An Appetite Stimulant

Insufficient sleep may contribute to weight gain and obesity by raising levels of a substance in the body that is a natural appetite stimulant, a new study finds. The results were presented today at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Show More Summary

Antidepressant Usage, Stress And High-fat Diet Combo Linked To Long-term Weight Gain

Short-term users of antidepressants who are stressed and consume a high-fat diet might have a higher risk of long-term weight gain, researchers from the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, explained on Sunday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, USA. Show More Summary

Short-term antidepressant use, stress, high-fat diet linked to long-term weight gain

Short-term use of antidepressants, combined with stress and a high-fat diet, is associated with long-term increases in body weight, a new animal study finds.

Surprised by the Stork

Trish Staine had just finished running 10 miles while training for a half-marathon when she started going into labor. The mother of three said she hadn't gained any weight or felt any fetal movement in the months before and had no idea she was pregnant. Is it possible for a woman not to know she's pregnant before she starts giving birth?

40 Weeks

From the stressful (prenatal tests! gaining weight!) to the sheer fun (buying maternity clothes! your baby shower!), growing a baby involves a seemingly endless host of developments to expect, plan and accomplish. Our step-by-step timeline and checklist will help you navigate your pregnancy with as little stress and guesswork as possible. Show More Summary

Short-Term Antidepressant Use, Stress, High-Fat Diet Linked to Long-Term Weight Gain

Short-term use of antidepressants, combined with stress and a high-fat diet, is associated with long-term increases in body weight, a new animal study finds. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure and High Blood Pressure May Help Decrease Obesity

A type of drug normally used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure helped prevent weight gain and other complications related to a high-fat diet in an animal study. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Too Little Sleep May Trigger the "Munchies" by Raising Levels of an Appetite-Controlling Molecule

Insufficient sleep may contribute to weight gain and obesity by raising levels of a substance in the body that is a natural appetite stimulant, a new study finds. The results were presented today at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Salma Hayek in Glam Belleza Latina: I Gained So Much Weight During Pregnancy

With her upcoming comedy "Grown Up 2" set to hit theaters July 12th, Salma Hayek pitched in on promotions by covering the latest issue of Glam Belleza Latina. While showing off her gorgeous complexion for the front page shot, the "Freida"...Show More Summary

AFTERNOON LINKS With Tara Reid

Jamie Lynn Sigler loves her pregnant bikini body (Celebrity Babies – People) Salma Hayek reveals how much weight she gained when she was pregnant (Babyrazzi) Jennifer Lopez makes her assistant do what?! (Celebitchy) I’m not normally a fan of Chalie … Continue reading »

Henry Cavill's 'Man of Steel' Diet Involved Starving Himself to Look Better Shirtless

Post by Maressa Brown Just days after aspiring model Bria Murphy revealed that other women in the industry eat cotton balls soaked in orange juice to avoid gaining weight, the "Man of Steel" himself -- aka Henry Cavill -- told The Gossip Table at the new Superman flick's premiere that he "stopped eating" at one point during filming. Show More Summary

Falling Off: 7 Celebrities Who Got Fit…Then Got Fat Again

Celebrities Who Lost And Gained Weight Back You can’t not applaud people who put in the work to lose weight. They work hard, diet and get their lives together. So it’s just a damn shame when it all falls apart

4 Things You Didn't Know About Pregnancy and Your Weight

Post by Adriana Velez Is there a touchier subject than pregnancy and weight? We all know gaining too much weight -- or starting off overweight before you even get pregnant -- is going to get you some lectures from your doctor. I have friends who gained 60 pounds or more while pregnant, so I have to tread lightly here. Show More Summary

Is the Earth gaining weight?

5 days agoGenres / Sci Fi : io9

Except for the occasional earthquake or volcano eruption, the Earth seems like a fairly stable place. But if you believe that YOU COULD NOT BE MORE WRONG. We are under constant bombardment. From space! And how does all of this cosmic debris affect the earth? In this week's "Ask a Physicist" we'll find out. Read more...

"All of the Above" Must Be Weighted by Common Sense

"All of the Above" is just a cliché if not tempered by an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of different energy sources, and a standard basis of comparison. Renewable energy is gaining market share, but fossil fuels--especially oil and gas--will play crucial roles in the energy mix for decades. Show More Summary

Overeating And Weight Gain Contributing To Onset Of Diabetes Could Be Related To A Deficit In Reward Circuits In The Brain

Using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain, researchers have identified a sweet spot that operates in a disorderly way when simple sugars are introduced to people with insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Show More Summary

Models Eat Cotton Balls to Avoid Gaining Weight According to Latest Insider Horror Story

Post by Emily Abbate Unless you've been living under a rock, you've most definitely heard of some of the wacky things that working models do to stay skinny. You know, like stop eating for weeks before big shows or choose to eat tissues to feel full. Show More Summary

Lab experiments question effectiveness of green coffee bean weight-loss supplements

A major ingredient in those green coffee bean dietary supplements — often touted as "miracle" weight-loss products — doesn't prevent weight gain in obese laboratory mice fed a high-fat diet when given at higher doses. That's the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study published in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Show More Summary

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