‘Huge’ is a Big Hit with Viewers

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‘Huge’ is a Big Hit with Viewers


Huge, a new drama on ABC Family, drew 2.5 million viewers for its debut this week, indicating the fat-friendly series may have a bright future. Read the full story

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Lincoln University Students Penalized for Obesity


Lincoln University is enforcing its policy prohibiting students from graduating if they fail to get their BMI below 30 or complete a semester-long nutrition course. One group of seniors says the policy is unfair. Read the full story

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Fad Diets Keeping Obesity Going?


Obesity rates could be fueled by the fad diet trend, according to a new survey. Read the full story

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Obesity: BMI Not Always the Best Measurement


Obesity is generally measured by body mass index, or BMI. But, a new study indicates that BMI may not provide an accurate assessment for the elderly. Read the full story

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Obese Seniors Have Less Brain Tissue


Obese seniors have less brain tissue? According to a new study, that may be true. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery News – September 18, 2009

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Weight Loss Surgery News – September 18, 2009


obesity affects brain tissue in seniorsCheck out this week’s edition of WLS News to learn how obesity affects brain tissue in the elderly, and discover how endoscopic techniques are shaping the world of bariatric surgery. Plus, get the details on an agreement that lets Canadians get weight loss surgery stateside — paid for by Canada’s national health care system — and find out why more and more kids in the UK are taking weight loss drugs. We’ll also share the results of a long study illustrating the growing obesity rate among immigrant sons. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery News – September 11, 2009

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Weight Loss Surgery News – September 11, 2009


omega 3s linked to lower BMIIn this week’s episode of Weight Loss Surgery News, discover the link between Omega-3 fatty acids and body mass index, and find out how a new database is affecting bariatric surgery trends. Plus, learn why the state of Oregon was ordered to pay for a man’s obesity surgery nine years after he underwent the procedure. And, get the latest on the link between being obese and the risk of injury. Read the full story

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Obesity Under Fire with Mini-Foods

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Obesity Under Fire with Mini-Foods


Obesity rates in America may just start to drop if fast food fans take advantage of the “mini foods” trend newly adopted by many popular chains. Read the full story

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