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Obesity Gene Also Codes for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The gene that codes for susceptibility to obesity also predisposes a woman to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of infertility, a recent study discovered.
   
The study, done by Tom Barber and his colleagues from the Oxford Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, of the University of Oxford and Imperial College London, was presented at the annual Society...  ( Read more about Obesity Gene Also Codes for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome )

Fatty-Liver Disease Retreats With Weight Loss

If patients lose 9 percent of their body weight, a dangerous condition of the liver can be reversed, a recent study has shown.
   
The condition, known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is characterized by an abnormal, usually obesity-caused buildup of fat in the liver. This produces inflammation, which damages sensitive liver tissue, resulting in the formation of scar...  ( Read more about Fatty-Liver Disease Retreats With Weight Loss )

Obese Don't Lose Weight Even After Health Breakdowns

Smoking and obesity are two of the biggest risk factors for chronic and deadly diseases. So it would seem that if a smoker or an obese person suffered a heart attack or stroke, or was diagnosed with lung disease, cancer or diabetes, he would quit smoking or lose a lot of weight – fast.
   
It turns out, however, that, while smokers are three times more likely to quit after a...  ( Read more about Obese Don't Lose Weight Even After Health Breakdowns )

Lifestyle Changes Effective Against Child Obesity

Obese children and teenagers can lose significant weight through lifestyle changes that are occasionally paired with medication, a Dutch team has found in reviewing 64 randomized, controlled studies from five continents.

The overview found that what is known as behavioral lifestyle therapy produces good weight-loss results. Such therapy focused on changing children's thinking patterns and behaviors by...  ( Read more about Lifestyle Changes Effective Against Child Obesity )

Precursor Fat Cells May Shed Light on Diseases

To understand more about the mystery of obesity, it's important to understand how fat cells are born, nurtured and matured. And the enlightenment that will flow from understanding obesity may sweep away mysteries relating to the generation of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, which seem to be so much more prevalent among people who are obese. So it was with delight that scientists greeted a recent study...  ( Read more about Precursor Fat Cells May Shed Light on Diseases )

Calorie Overload Creates Brain Imbalances

Overeating can cause the brain to lose control and cause damage potentially leading to diabetes, heart disease, and other ills - according to new U.S. research. Eating too much appears to make a usually dormant immune system pathway in the brain, sending out immune cells to attack and destroy non-existent invaders. The finding could help explain why obesity causes so many different diseases, and also may...  ( Read more about Calorie Overload Creates Brain Imbalances )

Five Foods to Slim By

Instead of getting on a fad diet, only to crash and burn a few weeks later, it's best to eat wholesome, natural foods in five or so small meals a day, according to anti-aging expert Dr. Maoshing Ni. Dr. Mao, as the doctor of Chinese medicine and author of the best-selling book Secrets of Longevity is known, says a good weight-loss diet includes lean proteins, such as chicken breast; legumes, such as split...  ( Read more about Five Foods to Slim By )

Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

If you have high cholesterol and you're brimming with confidence in synthetic pharmaceuticals, then statin drugs such as Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor and Levitor are for you. If, however, you lean toward medicating your body with natural products, there are a variety of items that have been scientifically proven to lower cholesterol - without the serious side effects of statin drugs that include severe memory...  ( Read more about Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs )

Seven Breakthrough Strategies for Weight Loss

Sixty-six percent of Americans are overweight, and 32 percent are obese, so many citizens have now gotten serious about losing weight. But many times a dieter or exerciser can hit a weight-loss plateau that's seemingly impossible to get beyond. Therefore, here follows seven areas to focus on to flank excess weight and, hopefully, lead to big improvements in health.

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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise. It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a...  ( Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy )

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Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
Acne Treatment Chicago, Illinois
Chicago
888-850-5982

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Chicago
773-368-3164

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Chicago
312-942-8346

Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of varicose veins on your body? With great advances in... (read more)

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773-561-7710

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312-222-8230

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312-981-4440

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312-944-0117

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Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
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Chicago
888-850-5982

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Implant Dentist Hyde Park Chicago, IL
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Sports Injuries Lake View Chicago Illinois
Chicago
(773) 327-9900

When you%u2019re an athlete, a sports injury can be particularly devastating and frustrating. An... (read more)

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Tooth Bonding Chicago Loop, Illinois
Chicago
312-704-5511

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Cosmetic Dentist Lincoln Park Chicago, IL
Chicago
312-642-3370

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Interventional Cardiologist
Interventional Cardiologist Chicago Hinsdale Illinois
Hinsdale
630-789-3422

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Rush University Medical Center
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Chicago
312-942-5555

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847-593-8460

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