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February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

Arena’s Weight Management Drug Approved in South Korea

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The drug BELVIQ (lorcaserin HCl), indicated for weight management, has been approved by the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The drug was developed by Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and will be ... Read more

February 12, 2015February 13, 2015

First Drug for Binge Eating Disorder Approved by the FDA

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The first and only drug indicated for the treatment of adults who suffer from moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The prescription therapy ... Read more

February 11, 2015February 11, 2015

Obesity, Big Box Retailers, Fast Food Restaurants Grow Side By Side, Georgia State Economist Finds

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According to recent research conducted by a health economist from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University, fast-food restaurants and big-box retailers, such as Costco, BJ’s Wholesale, Sam’s Club and Walmart are ... Read more

February 10, 2015February 10, 2015

Brain Inflammation a Factor in Obesity and Diabetes, Study Shows

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An international research team from the Universities of Marburg (Germany) and Otago (New Zealand), led by Dr. Alex Tups presented new evidence of a link between inflammatory processes in the brain ... Read more

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

Study Highlights Successful Reconstructive Surgical Techniques for Improving Patient Satisfaction After Bariatric Procedures

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A paper published in the latest issue Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), highlights the unique challenges that plastic and ... Read more

February 6, 2015October 28, 2015

NutriBullet Awards Five Schools in NutriLiving UNI Project

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Health and wellness brand, NutriBullet LLC recently gave $10,000 worth of fresh products, NutriBullet units, and guidelines to several schools across the country for the NutriLiving UNI Project. The project will be conducted in the participating ... Read more

February 5, 2015February 5, 2015

Oatmeal Breakfast Lowers Calorie Intake at Lunch, Especially Among Overweight Individuals

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A recent study published in the Annals of Nutrition and Medicine suggests that our choice of breakfast cereal may affect how full we feel and how much we will eat for lunch. The ... Read more

February 5, 2015February 6, 2015

Too Much Sitting Increases Risk of Adverse Health Outcomes Regardless of Exercise

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According to a recent study from a team of researchers at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto in Canada, prolonged sedentary time is associated with ... Read more

February 2, 2015July 10, 2015

Childhood Obesity May Benefit from Bariatric Surgery

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In cases where conservative interventions have failed, bariatric surgery can improve obesity-related health issues and liver disease in severely obese adolescents and children, according to a paper titled “Indications and Limitations of Bariatric ... Read more

January 30, 2015February 2, 2015

Smokers, Obese Individuals Have Higher Healthcare Costs Than Their Peers

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A recent study published in the journal Public Health, entitled “Health care expenses in relation to obesity and smoking among U.S. adults by gender, race/ethnicity, and age group: 1998–2011“, found that obese individuals and smokers tend to incur higher ... Read more