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24 January 2013

Effect Of Taking Smaller Bites Outweighs Tendency To Eat More When Distracted
Self-Reported BMI Bias Estimates Increasing Due To Weight Bias, Not Weight Loss
Sugar And Calories Cut In Soft Drinks, UK
The Anti-Smoking Campaign Could Offer Bold Approach To Fighting Obesity
23 January 2013

Bariatric Surgery In Extremely Obese Adolescents May Also Help Treat Previously Undiagnosed Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The Good, The Bad - And The Ugly Cholesterol That Causes Heart Disease
22 January 2013

Obese Drivers At Higher Risk Of Death
21 January 2013

It Just Takes A Few Extra Minutes A Day For Low-Income Families To Improve Their Kids' Health
Basic Research Reveals Mice On Viagra Resistant To Obesity
The Immune System Interacts With Feeding Pathways During Intestinal Inflammation, Worm Infestation
19 January 2013

Weight Loss After Infection Helps Oust Worms
18 January 2013

Fast Food Restaurants Serve Extremely Unhealthy Meals
Increases In Average BMI Of Women In Low- And Middle-Income Countries Are Not Shared Equally Across The BMI Distribution
Extremes In Body Weight Increasing In The Developing World
17 January 2013

Gastric Banding A Successful Long-Term Solution To Obesity
16 January 2013

Knee Replacement Surgery May Lead To Weight Gain
In Seniors Over 75, Diet May Not Impact Certain Health Outcomes
How Quitting Sugar Impacts On Body Weight
Should A Patient's Weight Affect Kidney Transplant Decisions?
15 January 2013

Coca-Cola Admits Sugary Drinks Make You Put On Weight
Link Between Fetal Exposure To PVC Plastic Chemical And Obesity In Offspring
Co-Morbidities Associated With Childhood Obesity
Using Twitter Helps People Lose Weight
The Importance Of Fat Location And How Belly Fat Differs From Thigh Fat
14 January 2013

Self-Tracking Tools Help You Stay Healthy
Stand Up For Three Hours In The Office And Lose Weight
Obese Patients Receiving Surgical And Nonsurgical Lumbar Disc Treatment At Greater Risk For Poorer Outcomes
Study Questions Notion That Bodies That Are Pear-Shaped Are Healthier Than Apple-Shaped
Pregnancy Following Bariatric Surgery Should Be Avoided For At Least 12 Months
Childhood Weight May Be Influenced By Limiting Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels During Pregnancy
12 January 2013

New Gene Identified With A Key Role In Obesity And Diabetes
11 January 2013

Women Undergoing Bariatric Surgery Should Not Get Pregnant For At Least One Year
Emotions Cited As Top Obstacle To Successful Weight Loss In Poll Of Psychologists
New Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Gene Identified
In The Battle Against Childhood Obesity, Physical Activity Can Be Boosted By E-Games
10 January 2013

Using TV To Pacify Infants Encourages Obesity
Changes To WIC Nutrition Program Likely Had A Positive Impact On Weight And Healthy Diet
Decline In Weight Counseling Despite Rise In Obesity
Therapies That Increase Leptin-Signaling May Relieve Asthma In Obese People
Many Parasitic Worms Offer Host Benefits: Research Has Potential To Treat Obesity, Psoriasis
Genes Affect Body-Fat Responses To Fast-Food Diet
09 January 2013

Device That Pumps Food Straight Out Of Your Stomach Invented
Neurodenegeneration Model Of Alzheimer's Disease Finds Relationship Between Obesity And Disorders Linked To The Tau Protein
Vitamin D Levels In Umbilical Cord Blood Found To Be Lower In Obese Mothers
08 January 2013

Exercise Often Not Part Of The Curriculum At Universities
Discovery Of Protein That Could Be Key To Fighting And Preventing Obesity
Important Factor Identified In Fat Storage And Energy Metabolism
Protein P62 Balances Metabolism In Fat Tissue - Making It An Attractive Target For Anti-Obesity Therapies
07 January 2013

Most Americans Unaware Of Health Risks Associated With Obesity
04 January 2013

Cut Down On Alcohol For Healthy Weight
03 January 2013

Obese To Have Benefits Cut If They Refuse Exercise Sessions, UK Proposal
Genetic Insight Into 'Disease Of Kings' Offered By Gout Study
Attempting To Fight Obesity By Targeting Taste Receptors In The Gut
02 January 2013

Fructose Effect On Brain May Explain Link To Obesity
A Bit Of Extra Weight Helps You Live Longer
How To Start The New Year Healthy
01 January 2013

NTU Study Finds Ways To Prevent Muscle Loss, Obesity And Diabetes
31 December 2012

Lifestyle Changes Linked To Better Outcomes After Peripheral Arterial Disease Intervention
Small Changes In Eating Prompts Weight Loss
30 December 2012

Healthy Lifestyle During Menopause May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Later On
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