Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News


Pa. weight-loss doc charged with assaulting women (AP)

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 05:15 AM PDT

AP - A suburban Philadelphia weight-loss doctor is facing indecent assault charges after authorities say he touched six patients inappropriately and told at least one that having sex with him would help her lose unwanted pounds.

Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Seems to Work: Study (HealthDay)

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:48 PM PDT

HealthDay - SUNDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- Obese patients taking a high dose of an investigational weight-loss pill called Qnexa lost an average of 22 pounds over a year, while also lowering their cholesterol and blood pressure numbers, a new study has found.

Obese Kids' Wrist Size May Predict Heart Disease (HealthDay)

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:48 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) -- The wrist size of overweight or obese children and teens may reveal those at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, says a new study.

Drug Combo Shows Promise for Obesity Treatment (LiveScience.com)

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 12:25 PM PDT

LiveScience.com - A combination of two drugs —  along with advice regarding healthy diet and exercise — may be an effective treatment for obesity, a new study suggests.

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