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• Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival
  Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found
• Book Offers Novel Approach to Weight Loss
  Girls who read story with subtle message about health realized some benefits, study says
• Behavioral Management Plans Help Kids Lose Weight
  Most effective programs include techniques to improve diet, exercise habits, study says
• Dieting History Tied to Weight Gain in Pregnancy
  Restricted eaters gained too much or too little, study finds
• Health Tip: Control Overeating
  Suggestions to limit how much you eat
• Scientists Create Mice Resistant to Obesity
  Research with a brain chemical might lead to drug treatments for humans
• Want to Know the Calorie Content of Your Favorite Drink?
  Reports tells how many carbs and calories are in 26 best-selling alcoholic beverages
• Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes
  Patients who dropped most pounds went off diabetes meds and into remission, study found
• Flavoring Food May Promote Weight Loss
  Seasonings and sweeteners called 'tastants' help you feel full, study suggests
• Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic's Longevity
  7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight
• Weight Gain May Not Be Based Just on What You Eat
  Study suggests the brain chemical serotonin influences fat metabolism
• Childhood Obesity May Be Leveling Off
  But experts note that many American kids are still too heavy
• Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma
  Heaviest lose ability to inhale as deeply or exhale as fully as normal weight individuals
• Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain
  Discomfort appears to decline along with weight, study finds
• Extra Pounds During and Between Pregnancies Can Pose Problems
  Don't eat for 2, because complications increase with excess weight
• Health Tip: Weight Gain During Pregnancy
  How much is healthy
• TV in the Bedroom Is Not a Teen's Best Friend
  Personal sets interfere with family time, grades and nutrition, study finds
• Health Tip: Calculating Your BMI
  And how to determine if you're at a healthy weight
• Obesity Drug Shows Mixed Success Against Atherosclerosis
  Hope is that Acomplia might help fight coronary disease
• Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight
  Many have high percentages of body fat, leaving them prone to heart disease, diabetes
• Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients
  Study focused on locally advanced breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer
• Personal Contact Helps Maintain Weight Loss
  Interactive Web sites may also help, at least for a while, study finds
• Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  Surprise finding might help doctors slow, reverse damage done by drinking, researcher says
• Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds
  Teens who start the day with a healthful meal tend to stay trimmer, study suggests
• Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet
  Study found adults ate worse than children did in 'food-insecure' households
• Food Pyramid for Older Adults Gets an Update
  Added emphasis on physical activity joins USDA guidance on nutrition and healthy weight
• Lack of Sleep Tied to Weight Gain in New Moms
  But a cause for the connection is still being sought
• Health Tip: Avoid Holiday Overeating
  How to prevent packing on extra pounds
• Study Rates Heart Health of Popular Diet Plans
  Ornish beat Atkins, but any weight loss is good for the heart, researchers say
• Study Suggests Keys to Weight Control
  Successful 'losers' stay active, minimize 'screen time' at computers and TV
• Calcium Some Help in Preventing Postmenopausal Weight Gain
  But the effect is small and no substitute for diet and exercise, study finds
• Insulin Levels May Dictate Success With a Diet
  People who secrete more of the hormone benefit from a lower-carb, higher-fat plan, study finds
• Cut Your Diet's 'Energy Density' and Lose Weight
  Eating more foods such as soups, fruits and vegetables is key, study finds
• Mom Was Right: Eating Soup Cuts Calorie Intake
  Study finds a bit of broth can spell bliss for weight-watchers
• TV Food Ads Lead to Weight Gain in Kids: Study
  Prompted a 134 percent increase in amount of food eaten by obese children
• Why Weight-Loss Efforts Fail
  Researchers zero in how to succeed the next time
• FDA OKs 1st Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Drug
  Alli only works when used with a diet and exercise program
• Dieting, Exercise Have Same Effect on Body-Fat Distribution
  Study contradicts notion that workouts target specific fat deposits
• Ex-NFL Linemen Prone to Heart Disease
  Excess weight and inactivity are the key reasons, study says
• People Make More Food Decisions Than They Think
  Plate size, packaging influence 'mindless autopilot' of more than 200 choices a day, study says
• Childhood Weight Problems Are Costly
  Study finds annual health-care costs average $172 more for obese kids
• Study Raises Questions About Weight-Loss Drugs
  It says long-term reviews are needed to assess their benefits and risks
• Asthma Overdiagnosed in Those Overweight
  Apparent lung disease may mask other problems, study finds
• College Women Favor Nutrition Over Exercise
  When shedding pounds, 79.1% of men said they'd never tried a diet, study finds
• Vigilance Is the Price of Weight Control
  Successful dieters keep pounds off with a scale and ready-to-use action plans, study finds
• Anti-Fat Protein Keeps Overeating Mice Slim
  But experts question its potential for humans
• Brown Seaweed May Be a Fat Fighter
  Compound targets abdominal fat in animal studies
• Poor Heart Health Raises Bariatric Surgery Risk
  In very obese patients, it led to longer procedures and more post-op complications
• Body's Brain Link to Hunger Identified
  Finding could pave way for new, safer diet drugs, researchers say
• Gastric-Bypass Surgery Best for Super Obese: Study
  But some weight-loss experts say the trial was too short and lacked enough patients
• Lack of Sleep Can Pack on the Pounds
  Hormonal variations contribute to weight gain, researchers believe
• Overweight Ups Your Diabetes Risk
  35 percent of heavy 18-year-old women will develop the disease, study finds
• Lack of Sleep Linked to Weight Gain
  Food intake doesn't explain extra girth, study finds
• Too Much Weight Ups Alzheimer's Risk
  It can triple the threat of the brain disease, study suggests
• Americans Getting Even Fatter
  Big weight gains noted among men, children since 2000, studies find
• Weight-Loss Surgery Not Without Risks
  Age and type of surgery seem to be the key factors, study finds
• Low-Fat Diets Help Postmenopausal Women
  Such eating plans, high in carbs, don't cause weight gain, WHI study finds
• Study Suggests Suicide Linked to Thinness
  But other experts question the connection
• Party Hearty, Then Ease It Down
  Some tips for holiday weight control
• Hormone Key to Keeping Weight Off
  Finding could help people stay slim after dieting, study suggests
• Trigger for Obesity Identified
  Finding could lead to new drug therapies, researchers say
• Which Diet Is Best? The One That Works for You
  Weight-loss plans should be paired with success strategies, experts say
• Adult Obesity May Trace to Infancy
  Heavy babies might be at risk of a lifetime of weight problems, study suggests
• Weight Linked to Breast Cancer in Women With Gene Mutation
  Losing 10 pounds cut the risk by 65 percent, study finds
• Today's HIV Patients: Just as Heavy as the General Population
  Study finds higher levels of obesity among infected individuals
• Got GERD? Weight Loss May Help
  Extra pounds double risk of digestive disorder, study finds
• Atkins Company To Slim Itself Down
  Bankruptcy filing marks end of 'low-carb' diet craze, some say
• Heart Association Diet Book Offers Recipe for Success
  'No-Fad Diet' urges Americans to 'think smart, eat well and move more'
• Soaps, Music Videos Linked to Teens' Body Image
  'Glamorous' lifestyles offer kids a warped reality, experts say
• For Some Kids, Milk Can be Too Much of a Good Thing
  Drinking more than recommended amounts tied to weight gain, study suggests
• Extra Pounds Equate to Knee Damage
  Cartilage tears and surgeries far more likely in overweight people
• Weight in Middle Age Linked to Cognitive Trouble in Old Age
  Study links obesity to higher risk of dementia later
• Mesotherapy Not Proven as Weight-Loss Method
  Experts caution against injections of medications, plant extracts into fatty tissue
• Weight-Loss Drug Shows Further Promise in European Trial
  Results for rimonabant trial parallel those of American study
• Certain Diet Drugs Can Help Boost Weight Loss
  And for the severely obese, weight-reduction surgery is best, studies find
• Supersized in the NFL
  More pro football players are obese, study finds
• Weight-Loss Supplements: Do They Work?
  Despite testimonials, safety and efficacy questions remain
• Muscle Loss Can Point to Heart Failure
  Study shows how angiotensin II leads to weight loss
• New U.S. Dietary Guidelines: Eat Less, Exercise More
  Put emphasis on consuming more fruits and vegetables, gov't. urges
• Weight Loss Signals Impending Alzheimer's
  It may point to dementia years before diagnosis, study finds
• Diet Fare Matters Less Than Diet Devotion
  No popular weight-loss plan stands out, but perseverance is key, study finds
• Excess Weight Can Compromise Birth Control Pills
  Heavier women likelier to become pregnant while using them, study finds
• Obese People Can't Run From Health Risks
  Physical activity doesn't reduce death rates, study finds
• Sleep Loss May Cause Weight Gain
  Lack of slumber alters hunger hormone levels, boosts appetite, study finds
• Will Obesity Break the Medicare Bank?
  Older, overweight Americans have much higher medical bills, study says
• It's Never Too Early to Teach Kids the Activity Habit
  Parents should instill love of movement beginning in infancy, experts say
• A New Target For a Fat-Fighting Drug
  Blocking enzyme might flush fats from body, researchers say
• Obesity Drug Shows Great Promise
  Trial participants had sustained weight loss of almost 20 pounds over two years
• Obesity Raises Death Risk From Breast Cancer
  Study finds connection in patients with early-stage disease
• Weight Management 101
  College freshmen can pack on unwanted pounds, the so-called 'freshman 15'
• Workers of America, Lose Weight!
  Employers can help fight the nation's obesity epidemic, experts say
• Atkins Diet Works, But for How Long?
  Long-term health effects remain unclear, study finds
• U.S. Dietary Panel May Green-Light Desserts, Treats
  But critics say encouraging sugars, fats could backfire
• Suburbia's Just Another Name for Fat City
  Sprawling communities are home to heavier people
• Diet With the 'Right Carbs' Seems to Boost Health
  Low-glycemic-index plan is better than low-fat or low-carb diets, study says
• Study Highlights Keys to Weight Loss
  They include readiness to take action, and increased self-confidence
• Study: Artificial Sweeteners Lead to Overeating
  Industry isn't sweet on rat research, though
• Teen Dieting May Lead to Adult Obesity
  Weight-loss efforts might disrupt a woman's metabolism
• Losing the Fat May Be Key to Longer Life
  Lean mice live longer than their plumper kin, and now researchers may know why.
• Many Parents Are Blind to Their Kids' Weight Problems
  And those overweight children are at risk of diabetes, new research says
• Spring Into Shape...
  ... But any post-winter exercise plan should start slowly
• Sustained Weight Loss Is Possible
  Study refutes belief that you'll gain back lost pounds
• Heavy Women More Likely to Have Twins
  Obesity trend may parallel rise in multiple births, study suggests
• Teens and Dieting a Losing Proposition
  Experts urge lifestyle changes, not fad weight-loss plans
• How to Be a Successful 'Loser'
  Keeping lost weight off is a seven-day-a-week commitment
• A Pain-Free Jerry Lewis Returns to Laughland
  The comic, shown here at the height of his illnesses, will take over Vegas this summer
• Drug Helps Smokers Quit and Lose Weight
  Seemingly too-good-to-be-true therapy the first in a new class of medications
• Teen Weight Gain Surpasses Previous Generation
  And the fatter the kids, the less physically fit they are
• Kids Who Eat Too Much Fat, or Too Little, Prone to Weight Gain
  And too many aren't eating enough dairy products, study finds
• More Carbs, Less Weight
  A diet that turns the Atkins plan on its head shows promise
• Catering to the Atkins Craze
  Restaurants, even fast-food chains, squeeze out the carbs
• A New Take on Weight-Loss Resolutions
  Experts suggest mixing fresh strategies with tried-and-true tactics
• Middle Age Poundage Weighs Heavy on Later Years
  Long-term quality of life suffers from problems linked to too much weight
• Weight Control Doesn't Have to Be a Battle
  Cut 50 calories, burn 50 and steady the scale, experts suggest
• Beware the 'Freshman 15'
  First-year college students prone to weight gain, but it's avoidable
• Fight the 'Freshman 15'
  Experts suggest ways to avoid packing on the pounds when you head to college
• Freshman 15: A Real Food Fright
  All-you-can-eat atmosphere may encourage bulking up
• Your Child's Body Mass Index
  Have it evaluated yearly
• Overweight TV Characters Have Image Problem
  Study finds few chances for sympathy on rare times they appear
• Girls Think They're Fatter Than They Are
  Boys are more comfortable with their body image, study finds
• Excess Pounds Boost Risk of Cervical Cancer
  For one type of cancer, risk doubles
• Preemies Have Tough Time Catching Up
  Girls erase weight difference in time while boys do not, but other health risks may await
• Growth Hormone May Help Obesity
  Research shows it can control weight loss, speed up metabolism
• 2 Studies Find Benefits in Atkins Diet
  It's better for short-term weight loss and reducing blood fats
• The Pill Doesn't Pack on the Pounds
  Oral contraceptives don't cause weight gain, study says
• Commercial Diet Programs Beat Do-It-Yourself Ones
  Study finds jury still out on low-carbohydrate diets
• Not All Body Fat Hurts Your Heart
  Peripheral fat protective, cancels ill effects of belly fat: study
• Weighing In on Diet Plans
  Low carb or high carb? Experts disagree
• Kids' Obesity Program Focuses on More Than the Food
  Family members awarded 'points' for success in changing lifestyles
• Study Supports a Steak and the Heart
  Atkins-like diet may lower bad blood fats while dropping pounds
• Exercise Cuts Cholesterol Regardless of Weight
  Moderate workouts reduce and change nature of blood lipids
• Body Image a Big Deal on American Campuses
  U.S. college students more concerned about body image than German students
• The Kate Moss Effect on Depression
  Reading fashion magazines can give women the blues
• Waist Circumference Helps Predict Cardiovascular Risk
  It may be better gauge than overall weight, study says
• American Obesity Ballooning
  Government health officials fret about expanding waistlines, even in kids
• Food for Thought for Obesity Experts
  Special menu for conference attendees to include low-fat offerings
• You Will Be What You Eat
  Your diet today will dictate your weight in 10 years
• We Will Be What We Eat
  Overweight children more likely to be overweight adults
• Fitting Fitness Back in Your Life
  Tips from experts on how to start those healthy exercise workouts again
• Eating Disorders Rooted in Childhood
  Even at age 11, girls more worried than boys about their weight
• Doctors' Group Takes Aim at Atkins Diet
  New campaign claims it can lead to assorted health problems
• Snoring May Be Ruining Your Sex Life
  Study: sleep apnea may cause decreased libido in men
• How Much You Eat May Affect How Long You Live
  15-year study results show similar results in chimpanzees and humans
• Dieting to Disaster
  Herbal supplement plus dieting causes rare neurological disorder in Italian woman
• Carbohydrates Key to Keeping Weight Off
  Popular low-carb diets aren't the way to go
• Too Much Tube Time Makes for Tubby Tots
  Kids with a TV in their bedroom are even more likely to be overweight
• Why Diets Flop
  Hormone may help explain success of stomach surgery
• Obesity Surgery Makes Motherhood Possible
  Overweight sisters able to have babies after gastric bypass procedure
• Weighing In on Herbal Weight-Loss Products
  Doctors say these 'natural' remedies don't work, and some products can pose health risks