Here's a round up of some recent news stories on nutrition, health, wellness, exercise and all the rest. There's a lot out there! -

PRINCE GEORGE'S HEALTH: Challenging Obesity in Black Community - Washington Post
The goal is to shed 50 million pounds. The target is the black community, which suffers disproportionately from obesity and its unhealthy side effects. The 50 Million Pound Challenge, a national campaign aimed at encouraging weight loss and healthy

Taxpayers 'should pay for obese Australians to lose weight' - News.com.au
MEDICARE should help pay for obese Australians to attend weight-loss classes, a leading Queensland Health bureaucrat has recommended. Dr Linda Selvey, who heads the population health branch, said the national health system should recognise obesity as

Bones may weaken after weight loss surgery - Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients lose bone density after weight loss surgery, and the more weight they lose, the greater the drop, new research shows. While the effect of bone density loss on future fracture risk is not yet clear, "for the

Is Flexitarianism the Weight-Loss Tool for You? - US News and World Report
I've read all about the bonuses of being a vegetarian . In addition to the obvious benefits for the animals involved, eating less meat is associated with lower rates of cancer , heart disease , obesity , and other diseases and conditions. But not

Kings' Jason LaBarbera finds gain in weight loss - Los Angeles Times
Jason LaBarbera, shown in January, says he now feels better than he has in his whole life. The Kings goaltender looks to regain his consistency after suffering through ups and downs while he carried too much weight. The numbers that relegated Kings

Medicare should pay for obese people to lose weight: doctor - News.com.au
MEDICARE should help pay for obese Australians to attend weight-loss classes, a leading Queensland Health bureaucrat has recommended. Dr Linda Selvey, who heads the population health branch, said the national health system should recognise obesity as

Read this book to help shed weight - Times of India
WASHINGTON: Reading the right type of novel may be an enjoyable way to reduce weight, according to a recent study. Duke University researchers asked obese female children aged nine to 13, already in a comprehensive weight loss programme to read an

Weight loss group goes Western - Anniston Star
In July the TOPS#AL 502, Lineville weight loss support group celebrated with an open house at Ms. Anita's Restaurant in Lineville. The group used a Western theme with members dressed in cowboy hats and jeans. The tables were decorated with small

Reading the right books can help obese kids lose weight - Thaindian.com
Washington, Oct 4 (ANI): Want to help your obese child shed those extra pounds? Well, making him or her read the right type of novel might make huge a difference, suggests a new study. The study has revealed that a book including specific healthy