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Exodus from Obesity: The Guide to Long-Term Success After Weight Loss Surgery

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In Exodus From Obesity, Paula F. Peck provides the information, encouragement and guidelines for maintaining long-term success after weight loss surgery. Ms. Peck interweaves intelligent discussion with humorous stories about herself and individuals that have faced diet after diet and ultimately chose the gastric bypass procedure. This book is a clear, easy-to-read guide for patients, potential patients, loved ones, parents and friends. Based on scientific resea… More >>

Exodus from Obesity: The Guide to Long-Term Success After Weight Loss Surgery

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New Obesity Drug Could Have Fewer Side Effects

New Obesity Drug Could Have Fewer Side Effects
The weight-loss results have been modest, but the new compound appears to be safer than previous drugs. A novel compound called Lorcaserin helped overweight and obese people lose about 5 percent of their body weight, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine . While the weight reduction is modest, the drug could have fewer side effects than others that appear to …

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School-Based Efforts May Help Curb Obesity in High-Risk Kids

School-Based Efforts May Help Curb Obesity in High-Risk Kids
SUNDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) — School-based efforts at better nutrition, more exercise and improved education about healthy living can help kids who are most at risk for obesity keep the weight off, compared to children in schools without such programs, a new study suggests.

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