Healthy Fats Regaining Popularity with Consumers

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Healthy Fats Regaining Popularity with Consumers


Consumers are opting for natural, healthy fats over processed low-fat and non-fat foods, according to a new market industry report. Read the full story

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Pill to Cure Obesity Closer to Reality

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Pill to Cure Obesity Closer to Reality


A weight loss pill designed to resolve obesity may be closer to becoming reality in light of recent research that reveals how the body develops resistance to the hormone leptin. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery More Effective in Less Obese Patients

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Weight Loss Surgery More Effective in Less Obese Patients


Weight loss surgery can be more effective in patients who are less obese, leading to greater weight loss and a 100 percent rate of remission from type 2 diabetes, a recent study shows. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery Increases Suicide Risk

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Weight Loss Surgery Increases Suicide Risk


Weight loss surgery can reduce the risk of life-threatening diseases, like type 2 diabetes, but it may increase the risk of suicide, a new study shows. Read the full story

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Obesity-Related Health Issues More Prevalent after 40

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Obesity-Related Health Issues More Prevalent after 40


Obesity has been linked to health conditions ranging from high blood pressure to type 2 diabetes, but the effects may not manifest until after age 40. Read the full story

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Diabetes Risk Reduced with Moderate Alcohol Consumption

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Diabetes Risk Reduced with Moderate Alcohol Consumption


Diabetes affects 26 million adult Americans, and rates continue to rise. Now, a new study shows that a couple of drinks a day could minimize the risk of the disease. Read the full story

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Obesity Linked to Low Testosterone in Men

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Obesity Linked to Low Testosterone in Men


Obesity in men has been tied to lower than normal testosterone levels, according to a new study. Read the full story

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Obesity Caused by Genetics Can Be Overcome

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Obesity Caused by Genetics Can Be Overcome


Obesity caused by genetic factors can be overcome, according to a new study, which indicates physical activity during adolescence is the key. Read the full story

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