Saturday, November 5, 2011

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News


Weighing Weight-Loss Programs (HealthDay)

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 08:48 PM PDT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new British study finds that commercial weight-loss programs are more effective and less costly than primary care-based programs led by specially trained staff.

Buyer, Beware of Over-the-Counter Thyroid Supplements: Study (HealthDay)

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 08:48 PM PDT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Over-the-counter "thyroid support" supplements commonly used for weight loss and to fight fatigue are mostly ineffective and may pose a health threat, a new study warns.

Medicare change tied to safer weight loss surgery (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 02:42 PM PDT

Reuters - After Medicare changed its rules regarding coverage for weight loss surgeries in 2006, the cost for the procedures went down while safety measures increased, according to a new study.

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