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Weight Loss Surgeries Yield Positive and Negative Effects
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 10, 2014 01:54 PM ESTEven though weight loss surgery increases social acceptance, it leaves patients with may different body issues.
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Feeling Powerless Makes Objects Seem Heavier
By Christine Hsu | Feb 04, 2014 06:11 PM ESTFeeling powerless may make tasks harder to complete, according to a new study.
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People Most Likely to Lose Weight on Weekdays
By Christine Hsu | Feb 03, 2014 05:49 PM ESTWeight decreases during weekdays and increases during weekends, according to a new study.
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Kindergarten Weight May Predict Obesity Risk
By Christine Hsu | Jan 30, 2014 11:10 AM ESTChildren's weight in kindergarten may predict their risk of becoming obese, according to a new study.
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Obesity Label Tied to Psychological Effects
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 28, 2014 10:35 AM ESTA new study reported that the "obesity is a disease" label is tied to negative psychological effects.
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Eating Lingonberries Stops Weight Gain in Junk Food Lovers
By Christine Hsu | Jan 23, 2014 06:38 PM ESTEating lingonberries could prevent weight gain in junk-food lovers.
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Report Finds Americans Consuming Fewer Calories
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 18, 2014 12:05 AM ESTThe USDA's latest analysis reported that Americans are consuming fewer calories.
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Study Reports Fast Food does not Make Children Obese
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 17, 2014 02:07 PM ESTA new report found that if all the fast food places disappeared, children would still be overweight or obese due to poor food choices.
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People Who Drink Diet Soda Tend to Consume More Calories
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 17, 2014 11:12 AM ESTObese or overweight individuals who drank diet beverages are more likely to consume more calories, a new study reported.
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Obesity Cuts Lives by Four Years
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 17, 2014 10:38 AM ESTA new study reported that obesity can cut one's life expectancy by nearly four years.
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‘Obesity Paradox’ for Diabetics is a Myth
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 16, 2014 02:41 PM ESTResearchers reported that the 'obesity paradox' is a myth.
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Study Lists Three Biggest Contributors to Childhood Obesity
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 14, 2014 03:17 PM ESTResearchers from the University of Illinois listed the top three contributors to childhood obesity.
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Boys Fearful of Being Too Skinny Have an Increased Depression Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 13, 2014 11:33 AM ESTTwo new studies reported that teenage boys who believed that they were to skinny had an increased risk of depression and steroid use.
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Being Overweight May Reduce Lung Function in Children
By Christine Hsu | Jan 03, 2014 06:03 PM ESTBeing overweight may reduce lung function in children with a history of early childhood wheezing.
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Minority Women May Not Realize Their Heart Risk
By Christine Hsu | Jan 03, 2014 04:52 PM ESTHispanic women may be less aware of their weight and heart disease risk, according to a new study.
