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Less weight gain found among African-American women in dense urban areas
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine’s (BUSM) Slone Epidemiology Center have found that African-American women who live…
Weight loss programs may boost mood in obese people
Obese people who participate in a weight loss program based on exercise and lifestyle changes end up less…
Gastric bypass better than Lap-Band: study
A study of the two most popular weight-loss surgeries found obese diabetics who had gastric bypass surgery lost…
Diet programs may not help dodge disease risk
Losing weight is often touted as a way to improve health, but many weight-loss programs may not help…
Race plays role in weight-related counseling among obese patients
When it comes to advising obese patients, blacks receive less weight reduction and exercise counseling from physicians than…
Not All Infant Formulas Are Alike: Differential Effects on Weight Gain
New findings from the Monell Center reveal that weight gain of formula-fed infants is influenced by the type…
Not all infant formulas are alike: Differential effects on weight gain
New findings from the Monell Center reveal that weight gain of formula-fed infants is influenced by the type…
Fish oil won’t accelerate weight loss
Fish oil capsules won’t help boost weight loss if you’re already dieting and exercising, new research in the…
Arena eyes obesity drug refiling by end of 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc plans to resubmit its application for its experimental weight-loss drug by the end of next…
Six Tips to Jump Start Weight Loss in the New Year
Losing weight is at the top of many a New Year’s resolution list. In addition to maintaining a…
Your Resolution to Lose Weight – Write it Down and Succeed
The first step to reaching your ideal weight in the New Year may be as simple as writing…
Meal replacements don’t help obese teens slim down
Replacing regular meals with shakes and prepackaged entrees boosts obese teens’ weight loss in the early stages of…
U.S. advisers back first new diet pill in a decade
The first new weight-loss pill in a decade moved closer to U.S. approval on Tuesday, when a panel…
Many young women may misjudge their weight
Many young women may not realize whether their weight is healthy or not, which could have consequences for…
FDA rejects weight-loss drug
Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Saturday U.S. health officials have rejected its experimental obesity pill, citing cancer risks.…
Many obese people see no need to lose weight
A substantial proportion of obese people don’t think they’re too fat, new research shows.
Pepper supplement may not work for weight loss
A chemical found in chili peppers that is being touted as a weight loss aid may not be…
Lose the Weight, NOT the Potatoes
Research just released by the University of California, Davis and the National Center for Food Safety and Technology,…
Clinical trials demonstrate effective weight loss strategies for obese and overweight adults
Lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and structured weight loss programs, can result in significant weight loss for…
When docs counsel weight loss, it’s style that makes a difference
Most doctors are spending a good deal of time counseling their patients about diet and weight loss, but…
Drink milk and lose more weight, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev research
A new weight loss study conducted by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers reveals that dieters who…
More teens get unapproved weight-loss surgery
A type of weight-loss surgery not approved for adolescents is becoming more and more common among teens in…
Long-term weight loss may be harmful to health
Long-term weight loss may release into the blood industrial pollutants linked to illnesses like diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid…
Americans struggle with long-term weight loss
Only about one in every six Americans who have ever been overweight or obese loses weight and maintains…
Weight-loss surgery cuts diabetics’ costs: study
Three-fourths of obese diabetics who had weight-loss surgery were able to quit taking diabetes drugs within six months…





