Friday, February 3, 2012

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Obesity Could Be Infectious (LiveScience.com)

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 07:10 AM PST

LiveScience.com - We've heard obesity can be "spread" between friends when we copy each other's eating habits, but a new study in mice suggests obesity could actually be infectious.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012

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FDA panel to discuss Arena obesity drug in 2nd quarter (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 01:51 PM PST

Reuters - An FDA advisory committee will meet in the second quarter to discuss Arena Pharmaceutical Inc's experimental obesity drug following the company's recent resubmission of an application seeking its approval, Arena said on Wednesday.

Mommy Bloggers' Flawed Take on Anti-Obesity Ads (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 11:42 AM PST

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | According to HLN, the newest and most vocal critics of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's anti-obesity ad campaign are a group known as "mommy bloggers." These angry mothers feel the controversial ads, which depict obese children as unhappy and suffering from medical maladies, do more harm than good by shaming children instead of encouraging them. Critics argue that shaming tactics only lead to greater tendencies to overeat and can lead to higher numbers of eating disorders.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises (HealthDay)

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:47 PM PST

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Women who are both overweight and smoke during pregnancy could damage their baby's developing heart, a new study warns.

Weight loss may prevent leaky bladder in diabetes (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 12:16 PM PST

Reuters - Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests.

"Biggest Loser" host, dog Winky battle pet obesity (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 10:57 AM PST

Reuters - Alison Sweeney, host of the NBC network's weight loss TV series "The Biggest Loser," has worked with the show's contestants since 2007, supporting them as they drop pounds and learn to lead a healthier way of life.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises (HealthDay)

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:01 AM PST

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Women who are both overweight and smoke during pregnancy could damage their baby's developing heart, a new study warns.
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Monday, January 30, 2012

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Calories count, but source doesn't matter: study (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 06:03 PM PST

Reuters - People trying to lose weight may swear by specific diet plans calling for strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein, but where the calories come from may not matter as much as simply cutting back on them, according to a study.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012

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Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses' Odds for Obesity (HealthDay)

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:47 PM PST

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Nurses who work long hours and have less physically demanding jobs are much more likely to be obese than other nurses, according to a new study.

Device makers urge coverage of weight-loss surgery (Reuters)

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:17 AM PST

Reuters - Device manufacturers are pushing the government and health insurers to cover weight-loss surgery, an effort that could give millions more obese Americans access to the treatments.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Parents Are Key in Helping Obese Kids Lose Weight, AHA Says (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:20 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - The key to combating juvenile obesity lies with parents, the American Heart Association says. The AHA released a scientific statement in its most recent issue of "Circulation" journal. Here are tips for parents to curb weight problems in kids, based on that report.

Device makers urge coverage of weight-loss surgery (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 02:32 PM PST

Reuters - Device manufacturers are pushing the U.S. government and health insurers to cover weight-loss surgery, an effort that could give millions more obese Americans access to the treatments.
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