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
By
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
By
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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Exercise in Adolescence May Cut Risk of Deadly Brain Tumor
Health - October 6, 2009
Physical activity later in life didn't seem to matter, study finds
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Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk
Health - October 2, 2009
Acting before kids gain more improves outcomes, study shows
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5 Diet and Exercise Tips From The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - October 2, 2009
What you see on TV should be an inspiration, not necessarily a blueprint, the trainer says.
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Do Your Genes Determine Which Diet Means Weight-Loss Success?
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - October 1, 2009
Maybe, though the science of personalized diets is young. But you can tinker on your own.
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Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems
Health - October 1, 2009
Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows
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Health Buzz: Study Links Post-Op Deaths to Hospital Response and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 1, 2009
Avoiding midlife weight gain as a way to better aging; prescription pain medicine addiction
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Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work
Health - September 30, 2009
Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say
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Want to Age Well? Avoid Midlife Weight Gain
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - September 30, 2009
Gaining as few as 9 pounds through the years can be bad for your health; here's how to prevent it.
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Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future
Health - September 29, 2009
Extra weight cuts chances for long, healthy life by nearly 80%, study finds
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No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin
Health - September 29, 2009
Hormone linked to appetite may also influence arthritis risk, researchers find
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When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve
Health - September 28, 2009
10 percent weight loss increases remission odds, but any amount helps, experts say
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With Fancy Coffees, Calories Can Add Up
Health - September 23, 2009
Popular blended beverages may be 'weighing you down,' health official says
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