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Obesity

Book Offers Novel Approach to Weight Loss
Girls who read story with subtle message about health realized some benefits, study says

Behavioral Management Plans Help Kids Lose Weight
Most effective programs include techniques to improve diet, exercise habits, study says

Asthma Meds Don’t Work as Well in Overweight Patients
Inhaled steroids were 40% less effective than they were in lean patients, study finds

Overeating Can Throw Off Metabolism
Researchers find brain pathway that's activated, increasing risk of obesity, diabetes

Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer
Variant is tied to a fat hormone, adiponectin, study finds

Dieting History Tied to Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Restricted eaters gained too much or too little, study finds

Migraines More Frequent, Intense in Overweight Kids
But weight loss can ease the pain, study shows

’Healthy Fat’ Chemical Aids Body’s Metabolism
Mouse study uncovers new class of hormones that could reverse obesity-related disease

Researchers Suppress ’Hunger Hormone’
Minimally invasive procedure in pigs produced effect similar to bariatric surgery

Banning Soft Drinks in Schools Has Small Impact
Study finds only limited gains from no-sale policies

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