Obesity rates across the globe have nearly doubled since 1980, but there have been slight declines in high blood pressure and high cholesterol, two major risk factors for heart disease and stroke, according to three new studies in The Lancet. Read more »
FDA Mulls Removing Weight-Loss Drug From U.S. Market – Wall Street Journal
CBS News FDA Mulls Removing Weight-Loss Drug From U.S. Market Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—A federal advisory panel is being asked to help decide whether Abbott Laboratories' weight-loss drug Meridia should ... FDA Reviewing Weight-Loss Drug Meridia: What You Need to Know AOL News US to ask panel whether to ban Abbott diet drug Reuters FDA considers yanking Meridia from market for cardiac risk factors The Inquisitr The Associated Press ?- Minyanville.com ?- Post Chronicle all 347 news articles?? Read more »
Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb Diets for Weight Loss – About – News & Issues (blog)
Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb Diets for Weight Loss About - News & Issues (blog) After 2 years, weight loss in both groups was the same, about 15 pounds. Read more »
Poorer Neighborhoods May Bring Worse Health (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Dec. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Americans who live in poor neighborhoods are more likely to have health problems and to die prematurely, regardless of their dietary and lifestyle risk factors, according to a new study. Read more »
