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Health - November 5, 2009
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find
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Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness
Health - November 4, 2009
The result is overeating, research shows
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Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Health - November 3, 2009
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say
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For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky
Health - November 1, 2009
More body fat means greater survival odds, researcher says
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Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors
Health - October 30, 2009
Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments
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Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Health - October 28, 2009
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say
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Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study
Health - October 28, 2009
Too little shuteye contributes to obesity, researchers say
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Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Health - October 27, 2009
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients
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Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks
Health - October 26, 2009
Survivors offer clues to the impact of severe physical, psychosocial suffering, researchers say
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Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk
Health - October 26, 2009
Big hips in women, wide waists in men spell trouble, study finds
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Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later
Health - October 26, 2009
Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds
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Heavy Patients Get Little Respect From Doctors
Health - October 23, 2009
Study finding shows doctors have to realize obesity is a disease, expert says
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Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients
Health - October 23, 2009
Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds
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For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave
Health - October 21, 2009
Overweight women have tougher time shedding those excess pounds, study finds
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Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery
Health - October 21, 2009
Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds
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Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women
Health - October 16, 2009
Ability to have children is important to many who undergo weight-reduction surgery, study finds
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Soda Taxes Not Making a Dent in U.S. Waistlines
Health - October 16, 2009
Small increases in cost for sugary drinks haven't slowed obesity epidemic, study finds
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Body Image Lessons From a Fired-for-Being-Too-Fat Model
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 15, 2009
Filippa Hamilton is speaking out about her firing from Ralph Lauren. Why women need to listen to her.
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Smog Tougher on the Obese
Health - October 15, 2009
Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine
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The Obesity Epidemic Isn't Just About Willpower
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Bernadine Healy, M.D.
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Health - October 14, 2009
Why tough-love policies to prod people into thinness are bound to fail.
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Want Leaner Kids? Parents May Need to Toe the Line
Health - October 11, 2009
Health experts say much can be done to keep weight in check
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Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise
Health - October 9, 2009
Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says
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Nutrition Still Not 'A' Grade in U.S. Schools: Studies
Health - October 7, 2009
Guidelines are helping, but more is needed to stem teen obesity, researchers say
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Troubled Minds Can Mean Wider Waistlines
Health - October 7, 2009
Repeat episodes of anxiety, depression tied to weight gain, study finds
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Instant Body Image Boost: Fuller Figured Models in 'Glamour' Magazine
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 6, 2009
One women's magazine says it's committed to featuring a "greater range of body types."
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