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Foods with a low-glycemic index, which are digested relatively slowly and cause smaller increases in blood sugar, may protect the heart and blood vessels better than low-fat fare, according to…

Even though the proportion of children and teens who are overweight has nearly tripled since 1980, doctors are not discussing this issue with the patients or their families, US…

Phentermine and Xenical are both drugs that help you to loose weight. However they are very different from each other. When used properly they are effective in helping you with your weight loss.…

Do you need to lose weight? If so, you’re not alone. More than half of American adults are overweight or obese, and more than one in three Americans are trying to…

Purpose
To determine the long-term efficacy of the combination therapy of phentermine and fenfluramine in conjunction with diet, exercise, and behavior modification in the treatment of simple, moderate Obesity.

The high levels of overweight among children and Obesity among adults remain a major public health concern, according to a report in the June 16 issue of the Journal of…

This fact sheet provides basic information about Obesity: What is it? How is it measured? What causes it? What are the health risks? What can you do about it?

What is obesity?

To…

Self-administered subcutaneous injections of a substance called oxyntomodulin lead to weight loss and an apparent reduction in fat deposits, UK researchers report.

“Oxyntomodulin is a natural hormone,” said senior investigator…

Americans are getting fatter in every state, with the exception of Oregon, and those living in the southeast are the most likely to be obese, according to a report issued on Tuesday.

The death of San Francisco 49ers lineman Thomas Herrion after a preseason game comes as little surprise because of size, Obesity experts said on Tuesday.

Just last March the Journal of the…

To improve weight loss and maintenance among two high-risk groups - poor women and African American women - programs should be both affordable and tailored to the individual, new study…

Weight loss drug Meridia will not be banned by the FDA - despite lobbying from a group claiming the drug had caused deaths.

Abbott Laboratories Inc. will still be…

Obesity after the age of 70 may not shorten a person’s life, but it may lead to more years of disability, a study shows.

Researchers found that…

It may seem obvious to some, but new research has concluded that kids whose parents do little to discourage bad eating habits and sedentary activities, such as television and video games, are…

Since graduating from college, Kim M., the 32-year-old data analyst had kept a close eye on her expanding waistline. Over time, her affinity for dining out and her aversion to healthy home-cooked meals became a…