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24 October 2012

Teenagers Benefit As Much As Adults From Gastric Bypass Surgery
Extra Weight Linked To Better Outcomes For Septic Shock, Asthma Exacerbation
TVs In Kids' Rooms Linked To Obesity And Unhealthy Lifestyles
23 October 2012

The Importance Of Vitamin And Mineral Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery
A Man's Risk Of Dying From Prostate Cancer May Be Increased By Metabolic Factors
Changes In Sleep Habits Linked To Increased Hunger And Eating
Parental Stress Influences Children's Obesity
How Self-Discipline Works And How We Might Boost It
Presentations By UH Rainbow Doctors Include Such Topics As Minority Obesity, Perinatal Health, And Testicular Cancer
Heart Disease Risk From Type 2 Diabetes Not Reduced By Weight Loss
22 October 2012

Prostate Cancer Death Risk Raised By Metabolic Factors
21 October 2012

Fat-Burning Trigger Refocuses Obesity Research
Does Fertility Improve If A Woman Loses Weight? No
Brain Insulin Function Impaired By Overeating, Likely Leading To Diabetes And Obesity
19 October 2012

Why Skipping Breakfast Increases Appeal Of High Calorie Foods
Mortality Reduced In Elderly Female Cancer Survivors By Adherence To Lifestyle Guidelines
Teenage Boys Who Are Obese Have Up To 50 Percent Less Testosterone Than Lean Boys
Imaging Technology Allows Scientists To Link What We Eat To What (And How) We Think
18 October 2012

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Heart Disease And Stroke Risk Dramatically
Mouse Life Span Extended By Starvation Hormone Without The Need For Calorie Restriction
Obese Children More Likely To Experience Foot, Knee And Hip Pain
17 October 2012

Adult Cholesterol Levels Improving In The U.S.
How Expanding Waistlines May Contribute To Cancer
Research Shows Exercise As Key In Reducing Body Fat While Preserving Muscle
Obese Teen Boys Have Lower Testosterone Levels
16 October 2012

Menopause Does Not Result In Weight Gain - It Increases Belly Fat
Expanding Waistlines May Contribute To Cancer Growth
Weight Loss Surgery Boosts Risk For Substance Abuse
15 October 2012

Sitting For Long Periods Raises Your Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease
Novel Diabetes And Obesity Therapy Discovered, And Potential Cause Of Major Side Effects From Hedgehog Inhibitors Used As A Cancer Treatment
Overcoming Leptin Resistance In The Battle Against Obesity
14 October 2012

The Long-Lasting Positive Effects Of Healthy Diets, Even With Partial Weight Regain
13 October 2012

Does Food Marketing Need To Make Us Fat? A Review And Solutions
11 October 2012

Minutes Of Intense Exercise Cuts Work Out Time In Half
Grape Consumption Linked To Healthier Eating Habits
10 October 2012

Bariatric Surgery Does Not Resolve Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Rare Gene Deletion Tied To Psychiatric Disease And Obesity
Genetic Mutation Linked To Psychiatric Disease And Obesity
Group-Based Weight Loss Treatment Is Effective Whether Led By Health Professionals Or By Peer Counselors
09 October 2012

McGill Researchers Link Genetic Mutation To Psychiatric Disease And Obesity
08 October 2012

Breast Cancer Survivors More Likely To Exercise If Self-Confidence And Motivation Addressed During Rehab
Tackling The 'East London Diabetes Belt' Is A Major Challenge
05 October 2012

Fatty, Sugary Foods May Harm Brain & Encourage Overeating
Medication Use Twice As Likely For Overweight Kids
04 October 2012

Both Obesity And Under-Nutrition Affect Long-Term Refugee Populations
Appropriate Food Assistance Programs Essential To Tackle Both Obesity And Under-Nutrition In Long-Term Refugee Populations
Obesity Resulting From High-Fat, High-Sugar Foods May Impair Brain, Fuel Overeating
Wanting To Be Skinny Could Be Due To Genes, Not Societal Factors
The Trend For Severe Obesity Is Upward
Children Can Increase Their Physical Activity By 'Exergaming'
Physiological Role Of A Novel Hormone FNDC5/Irisin Revealed In Humans
03 October 2012

Watermelon Can Improve Heart Health While Controlling Weight Gain
Just Small Amounts Of Exercise Can Improve The Mental Well-Being Of Overweight Teens
02 October 2012

Improvement Needed In Patient Selection For Bilateral Total Knee Replacement
Immune System Protein Can Fight Obesity
The Challenges Of Cancer Prevention: Myths And Misunderstandings Hamper Prevention Efforts
01 October 2012

Molecular Link Discovered Between Obesity And Insulin Resistance In Mice
Kids' Exercise Interventions Show Negligible Impact
Youth Fitness Testing In Schools
30 September 2012

Discovery Of Leptin In Fruit Flies Has Implications For Obesity And Diabetes Research
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