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May 24, 2006 11:52 pm US/Eastern Diabetes Drug Working Weight Loss Wonders Problem Is Byetta Wasn't Designed For Non-Diabetics Image Dr. David Marks, M.D. Reporting (CBS) NEW YORK Some doctors are now helping their patients lose weight, with a diabetes drug. But it's not without some controversy. Mary Worzalla lost 18 pounds. “I'll … [Read more...] about Byetta

Kraft sued over benzene in soft drinks By Chris Mercer 23/05/2006 Beverage Daily Article Kraft Foods will face lawsuits in three US states over allegations that one of its drinks contained cancer-causing benzene above the legal limit for tap water, BeverageDaily.com has learned, as pressure mounts on drinks makers. Lawyers have … [Read more...] about Benzene in Soft Drinks

'Gut bugs' studied as a cause of obesity By Bijal P. Trivedi, Globe Correspondent | May 22, 2006 Here's an alternative explanation for the obesity epidemic: Blame it on bacteria. A small group of scientists say their research in mice suggests that a large part of the difference between fat people and thin people may come down to the … [Read more...] about Gut Bugs

Did I expect any less? -25 to -16: Overhaul required. The diet detective: Weight loss quiz Posted on Tue, May. 16, 2006 By Charles Stuart Platkin Losing weight is more about how you behave and your lifestyle than anything else. In Part 2 of the Ultimate Weight Loss Quiz, find out whether how you live will help or hurt your efforts to lose … [Read more...] about Weight loss quiz

First I've heard of this. I am aware that recess does get cut, but I always thought it was due to FCAT. PE is non-existant: the kids are lucky to get PE every 7 - 10 days. The kids *need* recess. It's like an adult not getting a break all day. Our school system is messed up. Recess Is At Risk, New Campaign Comes To The Rescue Survey Shows … [Read more...] about Recess Cuts in Elementary Schools

Not that I was ever worried about it: ROME, Italy (AP) -- European food safety experts have good news for dieters with a sweet tooth, announcing Friday that the popular sugar substitute aspartame does not raise the risk of cancer. An Italian study last year wrongly concluded that the sweetener led to higher rates of lymphoma and leukemia in … [Read more...] about Aspartame OK

I'm going to make Baby Boy read this: Eleven a key age for obese children LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Children who are overweight or obese by the age of 11 are likely to carry their excess weight into adulthood and to suffer from related health problems, researchers said on Friday. A study by scientists at University College London who … [Read more...] about Kid Obesity

I find that I am aware of my weight. What happens to me, is after I've lost some weight, even getting to my "fighting weight" - I still feel like I look fat - and I feel fat as well. Study: Obesity not in eye of beholder Monday, April 10, 2006; Posted: 10:44 a.m. EDT (14:44 GMT) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) -- Obese people have a blind … [Read more...] about How Do We See Ourselves?