People with a “normal” weight but extra pounds around the middle may have lower long-term survival odds than individuals who…
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FDA approves stomach-filling balloon for weight loss
Federal health regulators on Tuesday approved an inflatable medical balloon that aids weight loss by filling up space in the…
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5 ideas for healthy outdoor dining
Any gorgeous day is perfect for firing up the backyard grill. Here are some simple ways to make eating outdoors…
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5 ways your commute is hurting your health
The average American commute to work lasts 25 minutes, according to U.S. Census data, but many workers travel far above…
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Why exercise and diet changes may not be enough to treat obesity
To treat people who are obese, doctors need to move beyond simply telling their patients to eat less and exercise…
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Congress relaxes whole grain standards for schools
Congress is taking some whole grains off the school lunch line. A massive year-end spending bill released Tuesday doesn’t allow…
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As obesity rates soar in Middle East, more doctors turn to the knife
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Daifailluh al-Bugami was just a year old when his parents noticed that his lips turned blue…
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Obese preschoolers already show signs of health problems
Some overweight and obese preschoolers may already have risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, a new study from Italy…
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Lack of regulation of fast food fueling obesity epidemic, study says
Governments could slow or even reverse the growing obesity epidemic if they introduced more regulation into the global market for…
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