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Toss Cravings, Lose Weight
Of 190 million obese Americans, approximately 10-15 percent engage in harmful binge eating. During single sittings, these over-eaters…
Anti-obesity drugs with a modified lifestyle helps weight loss -new study
A study led by the University of Leicester has found that anti-obesity drugs coupled with lifestyle advice are…
Dieting with the denomination, determination
As a brand new year gets underway, people all over America are resolving to better manage their weight…
Device makers urge coverage of weight-loss surgery
Device manufacturers are pushing the government and health insurers to cover weight-loss surgery, an effort that could give…
Frequent eating tied to less weight gain in girls
Girls who ate frequent meals and snacks put on fewer pounds and gained fewer inches to their waistlines…
Pick Up the Cell Phone, Drop the Pounds
Cell phones aren’t just for talking any more. Surfing the web, storing music and posting to Facebook have…
FDA takes aim at “unproven” HCG weight-loss brands
U.S. regulators have taken first steps to remove from the market over-the-counter products containing HCG hormone, saying the…
Nervous system activity may predict successful weight loss
A recent study of obese volunteers participating in a 12-week dietary weight-loss program found that successful weight losers…
Mid-Morning Snacking May Sabotage Weight-Loss Efforts
Women dieters who grab a snack between breakfast and lunch lose less weight compared to those who abstain…
Safety data favors less-invasive weight-loss surgery
Minimally-invasive weight-loss procedures seem to be safer than open bariatric surgery, according to researchers who analyzed past studies…
Exploring The Role Of Endoscopy In Treating Obesity
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) have…
Web advice doesn’t help kids keep weight off: study
A series of interactive computer exercises designed to encourage healthy eating and physical activity didn’t help keep middle…
“Freshman 15” weight gain is a myth: study
The idea that college freshmen gain an average of 15 pounds in their first year of school is…
Teen sleep deprivation related to weight gain
Sleeping less than 8 hours a night may be linked to weight gain in teens, shows a new…
Extra calcium not likely to help teens lose weight
Despite previous studies hinting that calcium may help people lose weight, it doesn’t seem to help teenagers shed…
Behavioral therapies work for weight loss: review
Diet changes, exercise and other behavioral tactics do help obese adults shed some pounds—with or without the help…
Rare surgery brings more weight loss, more risks
A less common form of obesity surgery may spur more weight loss than its far more popular cousin,…
Experimental Obesity Drug Beats Placebo Again
The experimental weight-loss drug lorcaserin may spur modest weight loss without the heart risks of some older drugs,…
Weight loss without the hunger: Cornell scientists say eat a lighter lunch
Losing weight without a grumbling stomach or expensive liquid diet can be as simple as eating a lighter…
Large weight gains most likely for men after divorce, women after marriage
Both marriage and divorce can act as “weight shocks,” leading people to add a few extra pounds –…
Maternal IV fluids linked to newborns’ weight loss
A newborn baby’s weight loss is often used to determine how well a baby is breastfeeding, and concern…
Mindless eating: Losing weight without thinking
Dieters may not need as much willpower as they think, if they make simple changes in their surroundings…
New Study Suggests Weight Loss from Gastric Bypass Might be Partly Due to Dietary Fat Aversion
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the most common type of bariatric surgery in the United States, is currently considered the…
Weight-loss surgery cost-effective for all obese
Bariatric surgery is not only cost-effective for treating people who are severely obese, but also for those who…
Heavy Exercise Not Too High a Hurdle for Bariatric Surgery Patients
Bariatric surgery patients can undertake a rigorous exercise program after the procedure, in order to continue to lose…
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