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Letters: Democratic loyalty, obesity, prayer in storms

Letters: Democratic loyalty, obesity, prayer in storms

Coke goes global with anti-obesity push

With sugary sodas coming under fire for fueling obesity rates, Coca-Cola Co. has been more aggressive in trying to convince customers its products can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

The Diet Detective: Learn more, live better

It's possible, according to researchers at the Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center.

Report attacks obesity myths

All are myths or at least presumptions that may not be true, say researchers who reviewed the science behind some widely held obesity beliefs and found it lacking.

Frozen faves: We taste-test some new entrees to go with our new year's resolutions

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Follow these tips for safely commuting to work on a bike

If you commute by car, there may be more to worry about beyond the price of gas: Commuting by car, rather than by bike or foot, could increase your risk of diabetes, hypertension and obesity,...

Many fail to see the obesity link

"People are often shocked to hear how far-reaching the effects of obesity are," said Jennifer Dimitriou, a bariatric dietitian at New York's Montefiore Medical Center.

Obesity drops among U.S. preschoolers for first time in a decade

Obesity rates fell among U.S. preschool-age children in 2010, reversing a trend of the past decade, according to the first national study to spot a decline in the condition among younger kids.

Jessica Simpson's Christmas gift: She's pregnant

One possible complication regarding her pregnancy: She is a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers.

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Vet recommends medical marijuana for pets in pain

But stories abound about changes in sick and dying pets after they've been given cannabis -...

CHICAGO: Obesity surgery-diabetes study shows pros and cons

All patients got medicines for diabetes, obesity, cholesterol and/or high blood pressure.

Teasing is fun, until someone gets hurt.

You wouldn't reference a heavyset self-deprecating person's weight, even if you had met in...

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Yes I Can, Yes I Will

There is nothing in my life that has been left untouched by my weight loss.

Are Sedentary Jobs to Blame for Americans' Obesity?

Calorie Count has been very instrumental in my weight loss, I wouldn't have been so successful...

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Heavy Patients Trust Diet Advice From Overweight Docs Most: Study

Because overweight doctors may not be comfortable talking about weight loss, patients may have...

Even Mild Weight Loss May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Teens

The teens were put on a weight-loss program that used family-based lifestyle changes.

Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Moderately Obese, Too

Mild to moderate obesity is between 30 and 39.9, and 40 and above is morbidly (or extremely)...