Cowboys DC Ryan says weight loss was ‘for health, not beauty’ – NFL News (blog)

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NFL News (blog) Cowboys DC Ryan says weight loss was 'for health, not beauty' NFL News (blog) Just like his twin Rex, Rob had lap-band surgery to help with weight loss . And while there was some thought that it was to help Rob get a head-coaching job, he said that wasn't the reason at all. Read more »

Graham Pilson says he is alive thanks to weight-loss TV show The Biggest Loser – Herald Sun

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Graham Pilson says he is alive thanks to weight-loss TV show The Biggest Loser Herald Sun BIGGEST Loser's latest evictee Graham Pilson has credited the Ten reality show with saving his life, admitting he contemplated suicide at one point because of his obesity. Pilson weighed in at just over 200kg before he joined the reality show, ... Read more »

Obesity surgery trend sparks tougher industry weight loss monitoring – Herald Sun

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Obesity surgery trend sparks tougher industry weight loss monitoring Herald Sun A THREE-fold surge in Australians resorting to surgery to tackle their obesity has prompted the establishment of a registry to monitor the safety and effectiveness of weight loss procedures. More than 15000 "dangerously obese'' Australians are ... Read more »

Kerry Chikarovski pulls weight-loss product – The Australian

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Kerry Chikarovski pulls weight-loss product The Australian FORMER NSW Liberal leader turned natural health entrepreneur Kerry Chikarovski is pulling one of her herbal weight-loss products off the shelves after complaints to the drug regulator about the alleged lack of evidence behind its promotional claims. Read more »

Weight-loss surgery could beat diabetes – The Australian

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Los Angeles Times Weight-loss surgery could beat diabetes The Australian NEW research gives clear proof that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes. Two studies, released today, are the first to compare the benefits of stomach-reducing operations to medicines alone for "diabesity" - Type 2 diabetes ... Weight-loss surgery effective against diabetes, studies show Los Angeles Times Weight-loss surgery can reverse, possibly cure Type 2 diabetes, new research finds Washington Post 2 studies suggest weight-loss surgery can reverse Type 2 diabetes Detroit Free Press WNCT - KY3 - Times of India all 710 news articles ? Read more »

Rapid weight loss is swimmers Emily Seebohm’s greatest fear – Herald Sun

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Rapid weight loss is swimmers Emily Seebohm's greatest fear Herald Sun It's hardly the type of concern that'd keep you awake all night, but for Seebohm her rapid weight loss in Beijing contributed to the most disappointing moment of her career. As a highly touted 16-year-old, Seebohm carried enormous expectations in ... and more ? Read more »

Weight loss surgery carries stigma – study – The Australian

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BigPond News Weight loss surgery carries stigma - study The Australian "But that may be because people assume the weight loss was a result of better diet and more exercise." Ms Fardouly said people had a very different opinion when they were told Susan had opted to go down the surgical road. Read more »

K-Fed collapses during weight loss challenge – Ninemsn

The Inquisitr K-Fed collapses during weight loss challenge Ninemsn By ninemsn staff Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline has been rushed to hospital after he collapsed on the set of Nine Network's reality weight loss program, Excess Baggage. The 33-year-old was attending an AFL training session with the Greater ... Weight-loss challenge collapse: Excess Baggage star Federline goes into .. Read more »