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A high body weight on conception and during pregnancy can have health implications for both the mother and child. Obese mothers have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, delivering via Caesarean section and giving birth to large-for-gestational-age infants or infants with congential anomalies. Women need to be educated about the importance of achieving a healthy body weight before conception, to avoid complications during pregnancy and prevent perinatal perturbations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents several case studies related to self-care for heart health. Cases discussed include a case of 78-year old man who recently underwent mitral valve replacement surgery and seeked solicited advice from pharmacists about his dental hygiene; a case of 48-year-old obese woman who solicited treatment options for weight loss; and case of 84-year-old man who solicited natural options for lowering cholesterol.

The article discusses the increased prevalence of obesity among women in the U.S. It reveals that obesity in women increases the risk for various serious health conditions, including cancer, birth defects, urinary stress incontinence, and decreased ovulation and pregnancy rates. It explains the benefits of effective counseling and the role of pharmacists in educating patients about the recommended weight loss guidelines.

The article presents a case study of 75-year-old overweight woman who consulted a pharmacist due to increased concern of her health. Topics discussed include the patient stopping in the pharmacy to pick up her late refill prescription for levothyroxine; counselling of the patient for potential for misuse and need of the patient to establish care with local providers to help her effectively manage her conditions.

Obese women may be refused publicly funded fertility treatment following recent evidence confirming they are more at risk of complications during pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A graph is presented that shows obesity figures among children and older women.

The article discusses the results of a study which examined the effectiveness of the Shape Program in helping obese postmenopausal black women maintain a healthy weight, referencing a research by Gary G. Bennett and colleagues, published at the "JAMA Internal Medicine" journal.

The article discusses the highlights of the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting and Expo held on June 15-18, 2013 in San Francisco, California such as the link between weight loss and improved memory performance among obese women presented by Andreas Petterson, PhD student a Umea University in Sweden.

The article reports that teenage mothers are more likely to be obese later in life than women who have their first child after 20 years of age according to a study published online in the "American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology" by Tammy Chang of the University of Michigan on April 15, 2013.

The article cites a retrospective study at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queens University in Belfast, Ireland which shows that obesity in women increased risk for adverse maternal, neonatal outcomes, necessitating specialty medical care during pregnancy.

The article focuses on a study published online on July 23, 2012 in the "Journal of Pediatrics" which found that infants born to obese mothers grow more slowly than those born to mothers of normal weight.

The article discusses research on the role of exercise and high dairy protein during diet in bone formation in overweight women, referencing a study by A. R. Josse published in an issue of the "Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism."

This section presents various clinical studies and updates related obesity in the U.S., as of June 2011. One study revealed the association of obesity among middle-aged individuals with dementia. Another study determined that women who are overweight or obese and with low levels of vitamin D experience increases in circulating levels of the fat-soluble nutrients. A study revealed the contribution to obesity of having sedentary occupation.

The article discusses a study which examined the link between maternal obesity and infant risk for iron deficiency and impaired brain development and growth.

The article presents the study titled "Obesity in Pregnancy Impairs Maternal Immune Function" that was carried out by Doctor Sarbattama Sen of Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children and colleagues, which showed that obese pregnant women have lesser infection-fighting immune cells than lean pregnant women.

The article discusses research which found that obese women are more likely to avoid regular mammograms and report pain when undergoing the procedure, referencing a study by Adrianne Feldstein et al and published in an online issue of the "Journal of Women's Health."

The article offers news briefs on women's health as of January 2011. A survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that women who smoke during pregnancy often claim they do not. A study in Sweden showed that women who ate at least 3.6 ounces of red meat daily were 42% more likely to suffer a stroke than those who are less than an ounce per day. A study in the journal "Fertility and Sterility" showed that higher doses of fertility drugs are better for obese women.

The article discusses a study published in the March 2010 issue of the "Archives of Internal Medicine" about the association between alcohol consumption and risk of obesity in women.

This section offers news briefs related to women's health. A study revealed that higher blood sugar levels in women can signal a higher risk of heart disease. One study concluded that many middle-aged women live with obesity and depression simultaneously, and most of the time, one condition helps to fuel the other. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that several women will find relief once menopause is reached.

The article discusses the prevalence of asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease (PAD) among women in the U.S. According to Andrew D. Summer, medical director of Heart Station and Cardiac Prevention at Lehigh Valley Hospital, the prevalence of PAD among women appears linked to the increasing prevalence of obesity. It presents the findings of three National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys conducted from 1999 to 2004.

The article provides information on how to combat personal obesity crisis. It explains that only self-help can cure personal obesity crisis. In an interview with a weight-loss hypnotist, he explains that obese people never change their lifestyles unless experiencing pain and humiliation caused by their obesity. He cites several situations experienced by members of the weight loss support website.