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Entries from September 2008

Americans with Health Insurance Typically Take Medications, Study Shows

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Does it seem like the lines at the pharmacy are getting longer? Well, it’s not your imagination! In a new nationwide study, it was revealed that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems.
According to the findings, the percentage of those taking prescription drugs with health insurance […]

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Not So Sweet: Fructose Can Fuel Fat-Building, and Fast!

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

When it comes to weight loss, sugar is the enemy, right? Well, not so fast! Researchers are finding that certain sugars are more responsible for adding pounds. And there may be no bigger culprit than that of fructose. This simple sugar has been found to turn into fat at a remarkable rate; much faster than […]

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Tags: bariatric medical news · dietary information · weight loss news

Obese Asthmatics May Experience Worse Symptoms

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

If you suffer from asthma, you know that there are many “triggers” that can set off your symptoms. For instance, you know to stay away from animal hair, pollen, dust mites, mold, and chemicals, all of which can affect how you feel on a given day. But did you know that how you deal with […]

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Tags: bariatric medical news · bariatric research articles

Pregnancy and Obesity: A Dangerous Combination

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

A growing body of research has shown that It’s no secret that the United States is experiencing an obesity epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 25% of the country’s entire population is now considered obese. And this dramatic weight gain is “expanding” into many areas of the population, especially that of pregnant […]

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Research Suggests Obesity May Be A Genetic Matter

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Despite our best efforts – the seemingly endless exercise routines, the soul-crushing dieting – losing weight always seems to be an unattainable goal. But as new research suggests, it may not all be your fault! You see,  recent studies have found that a person’s likelihood for obesity may all be due to their genes!
In this […]

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