Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study finds
Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke
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Eight percent of obese people misperceived their body size, believing they did not need to lose weight or that they could afford to gain weight. While those who misperceived their need for weight loss thought they were healthier than others their age, they had the same risk factors for heart disease as other obese patients. Those who misperceived their body size were less likely to exercise and s
On-off fasting helps obese adults shed pounds (Reuters)
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Reuters - Fasting every other day can help obese people lose weight, a small study hints.
Doctors' Lack of Respect Weighs on the Obese
Posted by avigdor 25 days ago (http://www.webmd.com)
Heavier patients get less respect from doctors, raising concerns about the impact on the quality of care, new research indicates.
A new clinical trial at Kaiser Permanente will consider whether obese pregnant women need to gain a minimum amount of weight during their pregnancies, as the Institute of Medicine currently advises, USA Today reports.
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) -- The diabetes drug liraglutide helps obese people without diabetes lose weight, researchers have found.
Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients
Posted by mamie 31 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds
AFP - A hormone drug licensed for diabetes also helps obese people lose weight when used in combination with a low-fat diet and physical exercise, according to a trial published online on Friday by The Lancet.
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