Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns

Scans found regions related to inhibition, self-control were more active more >>

Leukemia Cells May Hide in Fat Tissue

Finding explains why obese children have higher relapse rates, researchers say more >>

More Debate on the Pros and Cons of 'The Biggest Loser'

People are divided on whether the show inspires, but many want Jillian to watch her language. more >>

Diet, Exercise May Slow Kidney Disease Progression

Obese patients can also benefit from weight-loss surgery, review finds more >>

Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives

Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol cut 10 years of life, study finds more >>

More Whole Grains May Mean Less Fat

In older eaters, fiber content of cereals has biggest effect, study finds more >>

Drinking, Weight, Depression Linked in Young Women: Study

Treatment for one of these issues should take into account the others, report says more >>

Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock

Discovery could shed light on conditions related to sleep-wake cycle more >>

'Soda Tax' Wins Health Experts' Support

Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal more >>

Video: Exercise—Even Without Weight Loss—Can Help Prevent Obesity-Related Illnesses

How overweight teens can avoid diabetes and other health problems by working out. more >>

Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood

Treating emotional problems early could improve long-term health, researchers say more >>

Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease

Surging obesity rates have reversed gains, study finds more >>

Curbing Obesity Epidemic Key to Health Care Reform: Experts

Overweight is major contributing factor for chronic disease, U.S. health groups say more >>

Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease

Women much more likely to develop PAD if they had constellation of other symptoms, researchers found more >>

Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Exercise also improves symptoms and related risk factors, study finds more >>

Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows

After age 70, body mass index is less effective in identifying unhealthy weight levels, researchers say more >>

Blueberry Drink Protects Mice From Obesity, Diabetes

Lab results indicate that juice/bacteria combination could help people, too more >>

Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working

Study suggests officials might need to rethink strategies more >>

Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice

Deleted gene allows rodents to eat high-fat diet and stay thin, research shows more >>

Nightly Snacking May Speed Weight Gain

Mice fed high-fat diets got fatter if fed during their normal 'sleep time' more >>

Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks

Accounting for risk factors made no difference in disparity, researchers find more >>

Health Buzz: iPhone Outbreak App and Other Health News

10 ways to conquer emotional eating; identifying normal and abnormal sexual behavior in kids more >>

Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle'

Moms operated on before pregnancy had thinner children, study found more >>

Need To Lose Weight? 10 Ways to Conquer Emotional Eating

The author of a new book about avoiding emotional eating shares 10 tips. more >>

Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk

White men risk more aggressive tumors if pounds mount up in 20s, 30s, study finds more >>

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