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As Obesity Rises, More Suffer From Acid Reflux (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) — As the obesity epidemic spreads around the world more people are suffering from acid reflux, likely increasing the number of those who will develop esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.

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As Gastric Banding Increases, So May Complications (HealthDay)

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) — Use of gastric bands as a weight-loss aid is increasing, and doctors need to be alert for potential complications years later, say the authors of a new case report.

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Alcohol, Obesity Major Causes of Sudden Heart Death (HealthDay)

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) — Obesity and alcohol consumption are among the leading causes of sudden cardiac death not caused by coronary artery disease, a new study finds.

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Experts Assess What Works for Weight Loss (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY , Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss programs that focus on changing behaviors, as well as those that combine behavior changes and weight-loss medications such as orlistat (Alli, Xenical), can help people shed pounds, according to a new review.

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Behavioral therapies work for weight loss: review (Reuters)

Reuters – Diet changes, exercise and other behavioral tactics do help obese adults shed some pounds — with or without the help of medication, according to a study published Monday.

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Parents May Underestimate Risks of Childhood Obesity (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com – More than one in six American children and teens are obese, but a new poll suggests that parents and doctors don’t always see eye-to-eye on the seriousness of the obesity epidemic. According to the new report, only about half of parents believe it is “very important” to seek medical care for an overweight child.

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Md. mom who killed son agonized over school costs (AP)

AP – Ben Barnhard finally had reason to be optimistic this summer: The 13-year-old shed more than 100 pounds at a rigorous weight-loss academy, a proud achievement for a boy who had endured classmates’ taunts about his obesity and who had sought solace in the quiet of his bedroom, with his pet black cat and the intricate origami designs he created.

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Md. mom who killed son agonized over school costs (AP)

AP – Ben Barnhard finally had reason to be optimistic this summer: The 13-year-old shed more than 100 pounds at a rigorous weight-loss academy, a proud achievement for a boy who had endured classmates’ taunts about his obesity and who had sought solace in the quiet of his bedroom, with his pet black cat and the intricate origami designs he created.

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Md. mom who killed son agonized over school costs (AP)

AP – Ben Barnhard finally had reason to be optimistic this summer: The 13-year-old shed more than 100 pounds at a rigorous weight-loss academy, a proud achievement for a boy who had endured classmates’ taunts about his obesity and who had sought solace in the quiet of his bedroom, with his pet black cat and the intricate origami designs he created.

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Md. mom who killed son agonized over school costs (AP)

AP – Ben Barnhard finally had reason to be optimistic this summer: The 13-year-old shed more than 100 pounds at a rigorous weight-loss academy, a proud achievement for a boy who had endured classmates’ taunts about his obesity and who had sought solace in the quiet of his bedroom, with his pet black cat and the intricate origami designs he created.

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