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Drugs trigger dramatic weight loss in fat mice (Scientific American)
Drugs currently on the market but used for other purposes helped plump mice shed pounds by upping their response to the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin, according to a new study. Researchers say the findings offer new hope in the search for weight-loss meds that exploit the hunger-dampening hormone, first discovered some 13 years ago. [More]
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Apple's Steve Jobs Explains Weight Loss (NPR)
Over the past year, the gaunt appearance of Apple founder Steve Jobs has alarmed many Mac and iPod lovers. In a public letter, Jobs said the weight loss had been a mystery to him and his doctors until a few weeks ago. He says he will be undergoing a "relatively simple" treatment for a hormone imbalance.
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Consumer Group Warns About Acai Berry Weight Loss Product (WPXI Pittsburgh)
PITTSBURGH -- Acai berry is a weight loss product sold on the Internet. The Web site advertisements often include a photo of a celebrity, along with a statement saying acai is a weight loss miracle and can improve your health.
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Weight loss surgery helps women overcome infertility (WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth)
Weight loss surgery has given better health to thousands of people. Now, it's also giving hope to women struggling with infertility.
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New Eating Plan Makes Weight Loss Extra Easy (Medical News Today)
Every January millions of people in the UK make a New Year's resolution to lose weight. Seventy five per cent of adults make weight loss their number one aim, but most have given up by the end of the month. The good news for those seeking to eat more healthily without hunger and deprivation is that it is easy to eat to satisfy your appetite and enjoy an everyday treat too.
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Lucas County Commissioners appoint "weight loss czar" (The Toledo Blade)
Lucas County Commissioners voted Tuesday to appoint radio host Andrew Zepeda as its first "weight loss czar." Known as Andrew "Z" on his morning show on 92.5 WVKS, Mr. Zepeda is to encourage county residents to lose 1 million pounds in 2009. The 5-foot-9 Perrysburg resident has lost about 80 pounds in the past 12 months through diet, exercise, and a lap-band surgery procedure, and is down to ...
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Personal Wellness & Weight Loss Coach (Bullard Banner News)
A local Personal Wellness & Weight Loss Coach is challenging you to become the biggest loser in the Bullard area and take a chance at taking home the top cash prize. This fun 12-week Weight Loss Challenge will be held at Gander Mountain Lodge, and begins Monday Jan. 12th or Tuesday Jan. 13th at 5:45 PM, states, Rena' Polczynski, RN, BSN.
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Jobs explains his weight loss (Boston Globe)
SAN FRANCISCO - Steve Jobs, after months of concern about his health and weight loss, said he is suffering from a nutritional ailment and plans to remain Apple Inc.'s chief executive during his treatment.
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Apple CEO's loss of weight explained (The Washington Times)
Apple Inc. founder and Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer, said Monday that a treatable hormone imbalance is to blame for the weight loss that has prompted worries about his health.
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Jobs: Hormone imbalance causing weight loss (CNN Money)
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said Monday that doctors may have discovered the cause of the weight loss that has caused speculation about his health, adding that he will continue to serve as the computer maker's chief executive.
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