- Japan Diet to publish Fukushima disaster probe AFP - Wed, Jul 4, 2012
A Japanese parliament probe into the nuclear disaster at Fukushima is expected to say the then prime minister fanned chaos in the opening days of the crisis when it publishes … More »Japan Diet to publish Fukushima disaster probe
- Cancer group asks U.S. to study sugary drinks, obesity Susan Heavey - Reuters - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leading U.S. cancer lobby group is urging the Surgeon General to conduct a sweeping study of the impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on consumer … More »Cancer group asks U.S. to study sugary drinks, obesity
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leading U.S. cancer lobby group is urging the Surgeon General to conduct a sweeping study of the impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on consumer health, saying such drinks play major role in the nation's obesity crisis and require a U.S. action plan. In a letter to U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen …
- China panics over meat-free diet for athletes Reuters - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese coaches and officials are panicking that meat-free diets imposed on Olympic athletes outside their training camps are hampering their performances … More »China panics over meat-free diet for athletes
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese coaches and officials are panicking that meat-free diets imposed on Olympic athletes outside their training camps are hampering their performances in the lead-up to the London Games. Chinese athletes have been ordered to minimize the risk of accidental doping from clenbuterol-tainted meat this …
- Job Worries for Parents May Mean Poorer Nutrition for Kids By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter - HealthDay - Thu, Jun 28, 2012THURSDAY, June 28 (HealthDay News) -- The more work-related stress parents experience, the more likely their children are to eat unhealthy meals, a new study shows. More »Job Worries for Parents May Mean Poorer Nutrition for Kids
THURSDAY, June 28 (HealthDay News) -- The more work-related stress parents experience, the more likely their children are to eat unhealthy meals, a new study shows.
- FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill in 13 Years HealthDay - Thu, Jun 28, 2012
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- The Arena Pharmaceuticals drug Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the … More »FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill in 13 Years
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- The Arena Pharmaceuticals drug Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the first approval of an anti-obesity medication in 13 years.
- Weight Loss May Increase Testosterone Levels HealthDay - Thu, Jun 28, 2012
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- Shedding pounds may help overweight men with low testosterone boost their levels of the male hormone, new research finds. More »Weight Loss May Increase Testosterone Levels
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- Shedding pounds may help overweight men with low testosterone boost their levels of the male hormone, new research finds.
- FDA Approves First New Weight-Loss Drug in More Than a Decade By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter - HealthDay - Thu, Jun 28, 2012WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- The first new weight-loss drug in 13 years was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More »FDA Approves First New Weight-Loss Drug in More Than a Decade
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- The first new weight-loss drug in 13 years was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Fossilized Teeth Hold Clues to Early Human Species' Diet HealthDay - Thu, Jun 28, 2012
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that human ancestors who lived 2 million years ago had a diet that was devoted to harder foods than other … More »Fossilized Teeth Hold Clues to Early Human Species' Diet
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that human ancestors who lived 2 million years ago had a diet that was devoted to harder foods than other early humans.
- 'Atkins'-Type Diets May Raise Risk of Heart Problems: Study By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter - HealthDay - Thu, Jun 28, 2012TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- Women who regularly eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet may be raising their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as … More »'Atkins'-Type Diets May Raise Risk of Heart Problems: Study
TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- Women who regularly eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet may be raising their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 28 percent, a new study suggests.
- To Improve School Nutrition, Involve Teachers and Parents HealthDay - Thu, Jun 28, 2012
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- To improve school nutrition and get children to eat healthier, involve parents, teachers and school administrators, new research … More »To Improve School Nutrition, Involve Teachers and Parents
WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- To improve school nutrition and get children to eat healthier, involve parents, teachers and school administrators, new research finds.
- News Summary: FDA clears weight-loss pill Belviq The Associated Press - AP - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
THE NEWS: Arena Pharmaceutical's anti-obesity drug Belviq received regulatory approval Wednesday, the first such drug to get FDA clearance for long-term weight loss in … More »News Summary: FDA clears weight-loss pill Belviq
THE NEWS: Arena Pharmaceutical's anti-obesity drug Belviq received regulatory approval Wednesday, the first such drug to get FDA clearance for long-term weight loss in 13 years.
- FDA clears first new weight-loss pill in 13 years MATTHEW PERRONE - AP - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Arena Pharmaceutical's anti-obesity pill Belviq, the first new prescription drug for long-term weight loss to enter the … More »FDA clears first new weight-loss pill in 13 years
- FDA OKs first obesity drug in 13 years Bill Berkrot and Anna Yukhananov - Reuters - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators approved the first new weight-loss drug in 13 years, allowing Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc to bring its Belviq pill … More »FDA OKs first obesity drug in 13 years
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators approved the first new weight-loss drug in 13 years, allowing Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc to bring its Belviq pill to market as public health advocates push for new solutions to the nation's growing obesity epidemic. The Food and Drug Administration, knowing that millions …
- US approves first obesity drug in 13 years Kerry Sheridan - AFP - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
US regulators on Wednesday approved the first drug to treat obesity in 13 years, a drug called lorcaserin, marketed as Belviq and made by Arena Pharmaceuticals. More »US approves first obesity drug in 13 years
- Vivus rises on obesity drug approval for Arena AP - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
Shares of Vivus Inc. climbed Wednesday after regulators approved a rival obesity drug, raising hopes that Vivus' drug Qnexa will be cleared in July. More »Vivus rises on obesity drug approval for Arena
Shares of Vivus Inc. climbed Wednesday after regulators approved a rival obesity drug, raising hopes that Vivus' drug Qnexa will be cleared in July.
- FDA approves first new weight-loss pill in decade MATTHEW PERRONE - AP - Wed, Jun 27, 2012
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Arena Pharmaceutical's anti-obesity pill Belviq, the first new prescription drug for long-term weight loss to enter the … More »FDA approves first new weight-loss pill in decade
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Arena Pharmaceutical's anti-obesity pill Belviq, the first new prescription drug for long-term weight loss to enter the U.S. market in over a decade.
- Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Weight Gain in Older Women HealthDay - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) --Older women with low levels of vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," may be more likely to gain weight, a new study in … More »Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Weight Gain in Older Women
TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) --Older women with low levels of vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," may be more likely to gain weight, a new study indicates.
- Certain Diets May Help Body Burn More Calories: Study By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter - HealthDay - Tue, Jun 26, 2012TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- Dieters have long been told that to lose weight, you simply need to cut calories. But new research suggests that some combinations … More »Certain Diets May Help Body Burn More Calories: Study
TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- Dieters have long been told that to lose weight, you simply need to cut calories. But new research suggests that some combinations of foods may burn more calories than others.
- Hormone 'Ratio' May Show Which Dieters Will Keep Weight Off By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter - HealthDay - Tue, Jun 26, 2012TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- Losing weight, as any dieter knows, is often the easy part. Keeping it off can be the bigger challenge. More »Hormone 'Ratio' May Show Which Dieters Will Keep Weight Off
TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- Losing weight, as any dieter knows, is often the easy part. Keeping it off can be the bigger challenge.
- Consumer group urges FDA to reject Arena diet drug Susan Kelly - Reuters - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
(Reuters) - Watchdog group Public Citizen urged U.S. regulators on Tuesday not to approve Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc's experimental diet pill lorcaserin, citing concerns … More »Consumer group urges FDA to reject Arena diet drug
(Reuters) - Watchdog group Public Citizen urged U.S. regulators on Tuesday not to approve Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc's experimental diet pill lorcaserin, citing concerns it could increase patients' risk of heart valve damage. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to rule on whether to approve the drug by Wednesday. …
- "Stepped-care" is cheaper, effective for weight loss Genevra Pittman - Reuters - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Helping heavy people lose weight is typically an expensive endeavor, but new research suggests starting them on a basic weight-loss program … More »"Stepped-care" is cheaper, effective for weight loss
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Helping heavy people lose weight is typically an expensive endeavor, but new research suggests starting them on a basic weight-loss program - and only adding more intensive help if they need it - could be cheaper and still effective. So-called stepped-care is used all the time in medicine, said …
- Know your BMI: Docs urged to screen for obesity LAURAN NEERGAARD - AP - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
Chances are you know your blood pressure. What about your BMI? More »Know your BMI: Docs urged to screen for obesity
- Doctors should screen patients for obesity: panel Genevra Pittman - Reuters - Tue, Jun 26, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors should check weight and height for all patients to determine if they're obese and refer them to intensive diet and exercise programs … More »Doctors should screen patients for obesity: panel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors should check weight and height for all patients to determine if they're obese and refer them to intensive diet and exercise programs if necessary, according to new guidelines from a U.S. government-backed panel. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said the guidelines echo its 2003 …
- Screen All Adults for Obesity: U.S. Panel By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter - HealthDay - Mon, Jun 25, 2012MONDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new guidelines Monday recommending that doctors screen all of their patients for … More »Screen All Adults for Obesity: U.S. Panel
MONDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new guidelines Monday recommending that doctors screen all of their patients for obesity and when appropriate, refer them to a comprehensive lifestyle-management program to help them lose weight.
- 'Dessert' With Breakfast Boosts Weight Loss: Study By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter - HealthDay - Mon, Jun 25, 2012MONDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- Starting your morning with a high-protein food and a "dessert" -- such as a doughnut or a slice of cake -- may help you lose weight … More »'Dessert' With Breakfast Boosts Weight Loss: Study
MONDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- Starting your morning with a high-protein food and a "dessert" -- such as a doughnut or a slice of cake -- may help you lose weight and keep it off, a new study suggests.
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