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Obesity Carries Stigma Even After Weight Loss

Obesity Carries Stigma, Even After Weight Loss

Editor
July 5, 2012
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Women who were once obese and lost the excess pounds were found less attractive than women who maintained a stable weight, a recent study shows.

Obesity Increases Risk of Injury

Editor
November 21, 2011
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Obesity raises the odds of injury at home and at work, and also slows recovery time, according to a recent study....
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Flu Shot Less Effective for Obese Individuals

Editor
October 31, 2011
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Flu season is upon us, but preventative flu shots may be ineffectual for people who are obese, according to a new study....

Obesity Rates Consistent Across Income Levels

gwhqadmin
December 24, 2010
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Obesity rates increased for children and adults across all income levels over a period of 20 years, according to two recent government reports....

Obesity Affects Wealthy in Poorer Countries, Poor in Wealthy Nations

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November 27, 2010
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Obesity rates are higher among lower-income groups in the United States, but in developing nations, wealthier citizens are the ones with excess...

Military Recruits Too Fat to Fight

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November 5, 2010
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Military recruits are increasingly rejected for the armed forces because they are overweight or obese, putting America’s national defense at risk....

Weight Loss Surgery Increases Suicide Risk

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October 8, 2010
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Weight loss surgery can reduce the risk of life-threatening diseases, like type 2 diabetes, but it may increase the risk of suicide, a new study...

Weight Loss Pill Raises Risk of Heart Attack

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September 11, 2010
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The weight loss pill Meridia may increase the risk of heart attacks, according to a company-sponsored study, and is set for review by the FDA next...
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