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Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — Obesity and chronic pain are both linked with family history and mood disorders, a new study suggests.

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Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain
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New obesity compound shows promise in mice (Reuters)

Reuters – A compound similar to Sanofi-Aventis’ once-promising weight loss drug Acomplia helped obese mice lose weight and lower their blood fats and blood sugar without causing psychological side effects, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

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Special report: Targeting teens for gastric bands (Reuters)

Reuters – After one patient died and others suffered serious complications following Lap-Band surgery, Dr. Neelu Pal had seen enough. A petite surgical resident now aged 40, she began quietly calling patients about to undergo the weight-loss procedure at New York University’s Medical Center, telling them she feared for their safety.

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Special report: Targeting teens for gastric bands
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Obese kids’ feet found to be flatter and fatter (Reuters)

Reuters – It’s known that obese children tend to have “flatter” feet than their normal-weight peers, but it has been unclear whether that reflects a potential problem in the foot’s bone structure or simply extra fat padding. A new study suggests that it’s both.

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Obese kids’ feet found to be flatter and fatter
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