People who perceived themselves to be overweight were at greater risk of gaining weight in recent studies from the U.S.…
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Benefits of weight loss surgery diminished after 5 years
Five years after weight loss surgery, obese patients may regain many of the pounds they initially shed, a new study…
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Obese people less likely to return to normal weight, study says
In a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health, researchers found that obese people are highly unlikely…
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A growing body of evidence suggests that weight-loss surgery is more effective than diet and exercise at getting rid of…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it has approved a new device to treat obesity, the first…
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New study says US spends $190 billion a year to treat obesity
As the number of obese people in America climbs, so do the costs that come with it. According to a…
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Exercise after weight loss surgery may boost health improvements
People who add a little walking to their routines after weight loss surgery decrease their risk of diabetes and improve…
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Kindergartner’s weight strong predictor of later childhood obesity
A child’s weight during kindergarten may serve as a strong predictor of whether he or she will develop childhood obesity…
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