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TUESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Women who use an intrauterine device (IUD) as birth control may not have to worry about gaining weight after the device is implanted, new research suggests. Researchers compared the medical records of 223 women aged 15 to 44 who were using two different types of IUDs, following them for [...]

By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter | HealthDay – 15 mins ago TUESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) — Moderate weight loss reduces levels of inflammation that have been tied to certain cancers, at least in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests. According to the findings, older women who lost at least 5 percent of their body weight through diet [...]

SEATTLE, May 1 (UPI) – Sleeping too much does not make one fat — in fact, sleeping more than 9 hours a night may suppress genetic influences on body weight, U.S. researchers say. Principal investigator Dr. Nathaniel Watson of the University of Washington and colleagues said the study looked at 1,088 pairs of twins and [...]

AFP – 11 mins ago The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers not to take a product called “Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills” because they contain a suspected cancer-causing agent. The pills, advertised as promoting weight loss, are distributed by a company called Xiushentang and sold on popular web sites including Amazon.com, said [...]

Published: March. 30, 2012 at 1:56 AM WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 30 (UPI) – Obese white teenage girls who lose weight might not get a boost in self-esteem or feel better about themselves, U.S. researchers said. Sarah A. Mustillo, a Purdue University associate professor of sociology who studies obesity in childhood and adolescence, used data [...]

HealthDay – 31 mins ago (HealthDay News) — Having plenty of support from friends and family can help you meet your weight-loss goals. The Cleveland Clinic offers these motivational suggestions to help you lose weight and keep it off: Motivate yourself each day by mentally reviewing why you need to lose weight and maintain that loss. Seek [...]

HealthDay – 40 mins ago THURSDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight themselves is the best way for parents to help their children shed excess pounds, new research suggests. The study included 80 parent-child sets with an overweight or obese 8- to 12-year-old. The participants took part in a parent-only or parent/child treatment program for five [...]

CHICAGO (Reuters) – David Kirchhoff, chief executive officer of Weight Watchers International Inc, shed 35 pounds (15.9 kg) with his company’s program and sees a growth opportunity in helping more men shrink their waistlines. “Dealing with weight was not a thing a lot of guys thought about, frankly, until fairly recently,” Kirchhoff said at the [...]

NEW YORK (AP) — Companies that provide weight-loss products and services are poised to capitalize on growing concerns over obesity, an analyst said Friday as he initiated coverage of Herbalife Ltd. and Weight Watchers International Inc. Brian Wang of Barclays Capital said in a client note that about 70 percent of the U.S. population is [...]

FREDERICTON – Losing weight is hard enough, but try doing it with the world watching and when you’d rather be dreaming of mice. Tiny, a very large and lovable grey house cat, has become an international celebrity since he was left in a box outside the Fredericton SPCA on Dec. 30. But no one at [...]

TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth defects. While effective at reducing weight, the drug, manufactured by Vivus Inc., was denied approval in [...]