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Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat
Study in mice suggests link between intestinal microbes, diet and obesity

For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky
More body fat means greater survival odds, researcher says

Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

More Whole Grains May Mean Less Fat
In older eaters, fiber content of cereals has biggest effect, study finds

Wider Waist Boosts Asthma Risk
Even if women were of normal weight, extra fat around abdomen raised the odds, study found

Social Stress Sends Body Fat to the Stomach
In turn, that meant heart risks were raised, researcher says

Scientists Find Way to Make ’Good’ Brown Fat
Discovery could lead to ways to increase energy-burning in body, fight obesity

Young Black, Hispanic Women Tend to Develop ’Love Handles’
Midsection weight gain could increase their risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers warn

Weight-Loss Enzyme Identified
Researchers may have found a way to curb hunger, rev up energy

Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery
In study, patients lost weight faster and avoided vitamin B deficiency