http://www.weightgonenow.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:25:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Reuters - Long-term weight loss may release into the blood industrial pollutants linked to illnesses like diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers said on Tuesday. Continued here:  Long-term weight loss may be harmful to health (Reuters) http://www.weightgonenow.com/long-term-weight-loss-may-be-harmful-to-health-reuters/ AFP - Children under the age of five who don't get enough sleep at night are more likely than kids who do get their 40 winks to become obese at a young age, a study published Monday showed. More: Young kids who sleep less at risk of obesity: study ... http://www.weightgonenow.com/young-kids-who-sleep-less-at-risk-of-obesity-study-afp/ HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood obesity, a new study suggests. Continued here: Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay) http://www.weightgonenow.com/lack-of-sleep-may-be-linked-to-childhood-obesity-healthday/ HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A low-carbohydrate diet that derives fats and proteins from vegetable sources rather than meats is probably healthier, new research finds. Read more from the original source:  Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks (HealthDay) http://www.weightgonenow.com/low-carb-diets-heavy-on-meat-may-raise-health-risks-healthday/ Reuters - A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market. Originally posted here: Abbott diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban (Reuters) http://www.weightgonenow.com/abbott-diet-drug-study-renews-calls-for-us-ban-reuters/ HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds. More: Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic (HealthDay) http://www.weightgonenow.com/americans-blind-to-the-obesity-epidemic-healthday/ Reuters - A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market. Original post: Abbott's diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban (Reuters) http://www.weightgonenow.com/abbotts-diet-drug-study-renews-calls-for-us-ban-reuters/ Time.com - A new study finds that some users of the weight-loss pill Meridia may have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke Read more here: Study: Diet Drug Meridia May Boost Heart Risks (Time.com) http://www.weightgonenow.com/study-diet-drug-meridia-may-boost-heart-risks-timecom/ Time.com - A new study finds people who are genetically predisposed to obesity may benefit most from physical activity See original here: Exercise Can Counteract Obesity Genes, Says Study (Time.com) http://www.weightgonenow.com/exercise-can-counteract-obesity-genes-says-study-timecom/ HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new study is linking the popular weight loss drug Meridia to an increased risk of non-fatal heart attacks and stroke, although taking the drug did not seem to up the risk of death in patients with a history of heart problems. See ... http://www.weightgonenow.com/diet-pill-meridia-ups-heart-attack-risk-study-healthday/