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The Breakfast Snub

Posted by Su Avasthi on March 28, 2008 - 2:15pm.

For those of us who routinely skip the most important meal of the day, now there's an even stronger incentive to eat breakfast: Weight control.

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Excuse Me, Your Fat Is Contagious

Posted by Su Avasthi on July 26, 2007 - 1:06am.

Newsflash: Those love handles aren't your fault. Blame them on your friends.

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Obese or Just Chubby?

Posted by Su Avasthi on June 13, 2007 - 10:34pm.

Should doctors use the term "obese" when telling parents -- and children -- that they need to lose weight? Experts say yes.

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Get Ready For Alli

Posted by Su Avasthi on May 23, 2007 - 11:19pm.

The first FDA-approved weight loss drug will soon be available over the counter. The question is: Will it catch on?

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The Tale of the Tape

Posted by Su Avasthi on May 7, 2007 - 9:32pm.

We already know what our scale and body mass index reveal about our health. But now docs say our waistlines are another key indicator.

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Losing Weight for Your Boss's Sake

Losing Weight for Your Boss's SakePosted by Kerry Trueman on January 9, 2006 - 9:00am.

Bigger isn’t better for corporate America these days; an increase in significantly overweight employees is costing companies more than the obvious expenses of obesity-related health problems.

According to a Harvard Medical School study, “obese employees consistently have higher absentee rates, show a higher likelihood of workplace accidents and a lower level of productivity.”

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