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Health News for Obesity

Experts consider gastric band operations for teens
July 29, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

The American Food and Drug Administration are considering introducing obesity surgery for teenagers.

Marks and Spencer to offer plus sized uniforms for obese children
July 26, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

Major British retailer Marks & Spencer are now offering overweight and obese children school uniforms in larger sizes as childhood obesity continues to grow in the UK.

Are junk food cravings all in the mind?
July 15, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

A psychologist has said that junk food cravings, which are fuelling Britain's obesity epidemic, are caused by bad mental habits.

Conservatives under fire from obesity campaigners
July 12, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

The government has been heavily criticised this week for its stance on obesity and healthy eating.

Neck size an indicator of weight issues?
July 7, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

Doctors have revealed the neck size to be an indication of weight problems.

Is Tyra Banks' weight loss cause for concern?
July 7, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

The America's Next Top Model host appeared looking very thin when she arrived at Heathrow airport this week.

Weight surgery can help obese women overcome sexual dysfunction
July 6, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

New evidence shows that morbidly obese women with female sexual dysfunction can lift their libidos with weight loss surgery.

Triggers in the brain make us misjudge our weight perceptions
June 23, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

Our brains can make us perceive our bodies to be bigger than they really are, new evidence reveals.

Could red wine help fight obesity?
June 22, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

Could red wine help to battle obesity and improve our health?

Cartoon branding makes junk food attractive to kids
June 22, 2010 | Posted in Obesity

Cartoon branding makes junk food more attractive to children, new research shows.

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What a great resource!
2010-06-15 07:38:14 | Posted in Obesity
One of the worst diseases in the world. If it strikes Britain again it is...
2010-06-07 11:55:08 | Posted in Influenza
This is because he doesn't want his country ruined by technology. I was...
2010-04-23 15:57:23 | Posted in Hairloss
Would "duh" suffice?
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1) The further along this Smoking in Cars with Children thing goes, the...
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There’s an interesting post over at the Health Journal Club that makes the...
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