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Bariatric Rescue-Sheet Now Available From Evacusafe

 Evacusafe launch Evacuslider rescue-sheet specifically designed to accommodate larger built people, including bariatric patients. Read More
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Ben Shaw's Titan Transformation Extreme Weight Loss Curriculum is going National

 The Titan Life Transformation program is a comprehensive curriculum designed to transform the mind, body and lives of overweight men and women by helping them achieve permanent weight loss. Ben Shaw's Team will be in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 30 2015, in Tampa on Saturday, June 20 2015, and in Orlando on Saturday, July 25 2015. Call 407-218-6505 for more information or to register for a workshop. Read More
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Data Suggests Positive Correlation Between Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement

 Boarding school sees strong link between academic success and improved health Read More
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Fitness Guru Rebecca Kordecki Slides Across America For National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

 Rebecca Kordecki, Fitness Expert and Creator of Booty Slide, Helps Raise Childhood Obesity Awareness On Her Multi City Tour and Announces the Release of Obesity Warrior Handbook - A Family Guide to Winning the Battle Against Obesity. Read More
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New Study Questions the Use of BMI-for-age in Defining Obese Children

 Defining obesity and overweight children is the first challenge; and for that purpose, pediatrics uses certain measurements including Body Mass Index (BMI)-for-age chart. But, a study published recently has questioned that measurement set. Read More
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Georgia Residents Mark and Stacey Austin Named Body by Vi Challenge™ Champions

 The Austin's Win Celebrity-Ultimate Transformation Vacation for Achieving Health Goals Read More
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Obese Children At Greater Risk For Hearing Loss

 We already know of many serious risks associated with adolescent obesity. Now researchers have found something even more troubling - a link between adolescent obesity and hearing loss. Read more about it here… Read More
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Obesity Is a Disease...I Am the Cure: My Story, My Lifestyle, and My Motivation

 Prince struggled with obesity his entire life, but with hard work, determination, drive, and the help of his personal trainer...he is the cure for obesity. Read More
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Wellbe Debuts Bariatric Surgery Guided CarePath™ at Cleveland Clinic's Medical Innovation Summit

 Program for bariatric procedures guides patients through their surgery and weight loss journey Read More
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Doug Pedersen Announces Release of 'Tuna Breath'

 Hoping to help individuals who are struggling with weight gain and parents of seriously overweight children, "Tuna Breath: A 275-pound Teenager's Coming of Age Story," reveals the invisible battleground of childhood obesity. Read More
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Fat No More: A Teenager's Victory Over Obesity

 "... An honest, emotional, and realistic personal narrative. A good choice for self-help reading or as a discussion book, this is a worthy motivational resource." --School Library Journal Read More
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Portion Measuring Tool 'PortionMate'

 PortionMate is a brand new food and snack tool for dieters and people with diabetes, that can help people lose weight and learn a healthy portion sizes. Read More
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American Medical Association Now Recognizes Obesity as a Disease

 35.7 percent of Americans now classified as sick; potential for changes in reimbursement rules for obesity drugs, surgery and counseling. Read More
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Periodontal Disease Influencing Psoriasis

 Those with periodontal disease are over 50% more likely to have psoriasis than those that don't have the oral infection. Another trigger for psoriasis may be periodontal disease. And this is another reason to maintain good oral health. Read More
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"Everything in Moderation" Is Bad Diet Philosophy, Researchers Say

 Even small amounts of soda or slice of chocolate cake might have a bigger effect on your health than you think. Read More
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ImpactObesity: University of Miami To Host Hacking Competition To Find Innovative Solutions In Fight Against Obesity

 During Impact Obesity, designers, entrepreneurs, programmers, and innovators are invited to join UM students and faculty and healthcare professionals to focus on a community crisis: the obesity epidemic in our diverse community. Read More
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Baby Boomers Living Longer But Not Healthier, Researchers Claim

 Boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel, stress importance of immediate action. Read More
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Obesity May Cause Lower Levels of Vitamin D, Say British Researchers

 Study sheds light on previous school of thought and possible health implications. Read More
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Few Americans Aware of Obesity's Detrimental Effects, Poll Finds

 Boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel: "Our health is our responsibility." Read More
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From A Once Insecure Fatty To A Now Confident Hottie, Author's New Book Puts A Humorous Spin On Conquering The Bulge And Life's Challenges

 Jodi Williams once topped the scale at a whopping 112 kilos. In her new, inspirational book, Lap Bands and Laughter, she takes readers on her fascinating journey to undergo a life-altering procedure to drop more than 50 kilos. Read More
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Nourishing USA Founder Gina Keatley Steps Down As CEO-Company Appoints Simon Hancock Acting CEO

 Nourishing USA announced today that founder Gina Keatley has stepped down as CEO. The organization also announced that its board of directors has appointed Simon Hancock as acting chief executive officer. Read More
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Half of American Adults Will Be Obese by 2030, Say Researchers

 Report projects health care related costs to reach $2.7 trillion. Read More
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Safety Issue Scampers AstraZeneca's Obesity Trial

 Though, the obesity drug clinical trial has been stopped in its early stage but AstraZeneca and Palatin are still in collaboration and focusing on further clinical products and aspects of research. Read More
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Indica Labs Release HALO™ - Next Generation Image Analysis

 Indica Labs, inc. announce the availability of HALO, a next generation image analysis platform for digital pathology. Read More
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Latest US Obesity Statistics Find Link Between Poverty and Being Overweight

 State-by-state obesity statistics released. Top 10 dominated by states with low income levels. Read More
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Start-up XCODE Launches LIFELONG WELLNESS Program

 DNA and Nutrition Hold the Key to Good Health; Chief Guest Dr. Dharini Krishnan, Chairperson, Registered Dietitian Board of the Indian Dietetic Association, received the first LIFELONG WELLNESS assessment kit Read More
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Cardio-Boxing Program Strives to Teach Kids Healthy Habits

 Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is striving to make a healthier tomorrow for our nation's children by teaching kids the positive outcome of an interactive healthy lifestyle. Read More
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Add My Support Launches The Fight Against Obesity Campaign

 An independent campaign to change people's behavior to reduce the impact and risk of obesity in the UK has launched today. The campaign is asking for individuals and organisations to join together in the fight against obesity. Read More
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New Natural Treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Rivals Prescription Medicines Without Side Effects

 Novel Alternative Treatment Option Now Available to Millions of American Women With Hormone Imbalance And Infertility. Read More
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Future Obesity Risk Shown to Be Measurable in Young Children

 The study identified specific behavior of their mothers around the time of birth. Read More
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Risk of Lung Cancer Dramatically Lower Among Non-smokers, Experts Say

 A century ago, lung cancer was rare, but it has since become the number one killer cancer in the U.S., followed by breast cancer. Read More
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Record Participation At ATTD In 2012

 The Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes Conference counted this year a record number of attendees Read More
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Medisister Launches Healthy Weight Campaign

 Medisister is seeking input from nurses in its weight management initiative Read More
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Will Tracking Body Mass Index in Children Stop Rising Obesity?

 To help curb the rise of childhood obesit, several states are initiating plans that direct doctors to measure and report the BMI of their patients under 18. Read More
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ProActive Kids Boasts 100% Improvement in BMI for 8th Session

 ProActive Kids Foundation (PAK) announced today that 100% of kids that participated in the most recent eight-week child obesity program improved their BMI and other key health indicators. Read More
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Indica Labs Unveil Groundbreaking IHC Quantification Algorithm at Pathology Visions

 Indica Labs Unveil Groundbreaking IHC Quantification Algorithm at Pathology Visions Read More
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Could Gardening Trigger Diabetes?

 According to Riikka Airaksinen of Finland's National Institute for Health and Welfare, who led the study, these pollutants along with body fat "may have a synergistic effect on the risk of type 2 diabetes." Read More
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Indica Labs Releases Advanced Software for Metabolic Research

 Indica Labs announces the official release of its advanced histology analysis software for diabetes and metabolic research Read More
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Wide Waists Trim Lifespan for Women

 Studies are showing that obesity is starting earlier than ever. Our children ages 12-18 are reported as 18% being obese and baby boomers-the 81 million born between 1946-1964-are polled at a whopping 66%+ being either obese or overweight. Read More
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Fast Food: A Love Story Offers Up More Than A Morsel To Dine Out On

 London has a love-hate relationship with fast food. Public health campaigns and celebrity chefs vilify it and warn it could kill us; yet, as this film shows, we've never had it so good. It shows how we fell in love with fast food when rationing ended Read More
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World Online Conference On Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, And Obesity

 Target Meeting specializes in organizing 1st world cardiovascular, diabetes, and obesity online conference, which will be held on September 22-24, 2011. It will be an innovative, informative, and interesting online conference without travel. Read More
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Obesity Task Force Formed

 The National Medical Association forms notable, diverse task force on obesity and adopts an obesity agenda aimed at making significant difference. Read More
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Parramore Community Garden Receives Top Award

 The Parramore Community Garden, in partnership with Get Active Orlando (GAO), was chosen as the 2011 Community Garden of the Year by Keep Orlando Beautiful. Read More
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Food Addict Drug Addict

 A recent study states that the brain of a person who is addicted to food functions the same way of a person who is addicted to drugs. Read More
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Stronger Life, Inc. to Help Seniors And Obese People With The First Ever "Miracles from Muscles in Motion" Boot Camp

 Not for Profit Organization Launches Boot Camp To Empower Seniors And Morbidly Obese People To Be Self Accountable Read More
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Getting Active and Child Obesity

 We live in a time where video games and social media sites dominate children's priorities. Physical education classes in school have become an 'elective' class where students can decide if they want to participate or not. Read More
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Children Are Less Active And Becoming Obese

 When we were young we could not wait to go outside from our home and play or wait for recess at school so we can have some fun outside. We were even delighted when we had our physical education classses because it was always some sport or physical a Read More
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Fast Food Sales Not Affected By Calorie Labels

 It's not surprising that telling people what is actually in fast food will stop them from eating it if they're not presented with alternatives. The alternatives must not only be healthy, but they must taste great and most importantly be fast! Read More
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Pacific Biomarkers' Dr. Amar A. Sethi Recognized by R&D Directions as One of Nine "Most Notable People in R&D"

 Vice President of R&D Singled Out For Work In Seeking Clues to Heart-Disease Risk Read More
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Double Amputee Running Down Childhood Obesity

 Kids Running America(KRA),an incremental running program designed for kids to train for a 26.2-mile marathon distance over a given time frame, is partnering with a below the knee, double amputee, to show kids that anyone can run to make a difference. Read More
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Gregory Mascari Offers Pre-Launch Sign-up To Moms Wanting Healthy Sweet Snacks

 Gregory Mascari (http://gregory.snackhealthy.com), SnackHealthy Get Wealthy, is offering no-cost Pre-Launch Sign-up to Moms wanting healthy sweet snacks for kids in the first program to deliver healthy snacks to the home. Read More
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SnackHealthy Be Wealthy Offering Free Enrollment During Phase 1 Soft-Launch

 SnackHealthy (http://gregory.snackhealthy.com/) Inc, the world's first home delivery "better-for-you" healthy snack foods company, has announced their official "Phase 1" launch and is offering free enrollment. Read More
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Family Fitness Fun Run to Help Combat Childhood Obesity

 Family Fitness Fun Run on Saturday, October 30. It will be a one mile run with exercise stations set up throughout the run! Come learn fun exercises and visit our dieticians booth. Lots of great giveaways and raffles! Help fight childhood obesity! Read More
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Are All Brands the Same?

 Dr. Michael F. Richman, WebMD expert on Cholesterol and Cardiothoracic surgeon based in Los Angeles, discusses the benefits and harms of Omega-3 Fatty Acid supplements on the market today. Read More
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Heart Disease, #1 Cause of Death Today in the U.S., How We Can Detect and Prevent It!

 Dr. Michael Richman, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.C.C.P., introduces a method of lipoprotein testing that detects cardiovascular disease in individuals that traditional methods used in the nation's leading medical clinics would overlook. Read More
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Volunteer Menu Labeling Program Launches in Baldwin Park

 Healthy Eating, Active Communities continues initiative to combat obesity and demonstrate that any restaurant can participate in menu labeling. Read More
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Thursday Network to Conduct 7th Annual National Day of Service

 On Saturday, June 12, Thursday Network, the young professionals' auxiliary of the Greater Washington Urban League and the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Urban League Young Professionals, will host a "Family Fun & Fit Day" in Landover, Md. Read More
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At The Height of the "Obesity Epidemic" PeopleOfSize.com Provides Support for Large-Size People

 PeopleOfSize.com launches a social networking and information website to provide support on all the important issues that impact large-size people. Read More
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Martial Artists Fighting To Stop Parents from Killing Teens

 Martial Arts schools join in the fight against teen obesity. Read More
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Over 2,000 Free Yoga Classes and Events during National Yoga Awareness Month September 2010

 National Yoga Month, a national awareness campaign to inspire a healthy lifestyle, will bring FREE YOGA to millions of people this September. During Yoga Month yoga studios and teachers will offer 2,000+ free yoga classes and events nationwide. Read More