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Bristol-Myers, Mead Johnson to go Separate Ways - Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Presiden NEW YORK–Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced it will split off its holdings in Mead Johnson Nutrition Company. The company expects the split-off to be a

Citigroup Incorporated - Chicago Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. is splitting off its holdings in infant formula maker Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. in order to focus on its biopharmaceutical business. The New York-based drug maker, which owns about 83 percent of Mead stock

Marketing Executive / Nutrition / Coventry - Silicon.com
Marketing Executive with experience of either food marketing or nutritional marketing is required but a leading Coventry organisation. Ideally you should be educated to degree level and have some commercial marketing experience. My client will look

Nutrition Quiz | Carnival food - Miami Herald
Miami's Apple aims to capture some of the buzz and exclusivity of the Los Angeles original. The restaurant and lounge is done in exposed brick with wood floors, soaring ceilings and glass wine cases that separate an upper-level lounge with private

Tips to include balanced nutrition in kids school lunches - Examiner
It can be difficult to get kids to eat good, healthy foods. A lot of parents miss one of the best times to "sneak in" healthy foods: their children's school lunches . The most important part of a healthy school lunch is to include a few key

Free lecture today to focus on nutrition, diet - Desert Sun
Author and lecturer Joel Wallach is scheduled to conduct a free lecture today on nutrition and the effects of diet on one's life. The event is set to start at 6 p.m. at Town Center Compounding Pharmacy, 72-624 El Paseo, No. A-1. The discussion will

Bristol-Myers splits off Mead Johnson Nutrition - Syracuse Post-Standard
NEW YORK Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. is splitting off its holdings in infant formula maker Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. in order to focus on its biopharmaceutical business. The New York-based drug maker, which owns about 83 percent of Mead stock

Nutrition and healthy eating - MayoClinic.com
Housecall, our weekly general-interest e-newsletter, keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics with timely, reliable, practical information, recipes, blogs, questions and answers with Mayo Clinic experts and more. Our biweekly topic

Hundreds of city kids fail nutrition test - Glasgow Evening Times
MORE than 150 children in Glasgow were found to be suffering from malnutrition after being screened for the condition. A pilot study found that 10% of more than 1,000 children tested on admission to hospital had the condition as a result of poor diet

Nuts: Good nutrition in a tasty package - Investors Business Daily
ROCHESTER, Minn., Nov 17, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) — U.S. health experts say nuts — walnuts, almonds, pistachios — pack a lot of nutrition into a tasty package. The experts, writing in the Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, say almost any kind of nuts

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Biggest Loser s Tara Costa: I Let Go of My Past - Ok Magazine
But the former model wasn t in the competition just to stay slim. Indeed, Tara who is a svelte size 8, seven months after completing the show wanted to inspire others struggling with their weight. Here, she gives OK ! the scoop on her fit

EVERYTHING IS FOOD, SECRETS TO WEIGHT LOSS - 27east.com
There are many misconceptions about weight loss. Come find out what works and what doesn't to make weight loss easier. You re not a prisoner to your genes, when it comes to how you look in your jeans. Learn to make choices that support your

Daughter's weight loss could be sign of a serious issue - Atlantic City Press
Question: I have an unusual situation, I think. My 24-year-old daughter, who has always been beautiful and vivacious, lost about 20 pounds over the past year. She's now a size 0-2. I thought she was perfect before, but now she looks like a model

Snooze and you'll lose - canada.com
OK, so to avoid seeming like an overzealous New Year's "resolutionary," you've decided to put off your attempt at weight loss until now. Better to be fashionably late, right? You're ready to put your plan — in whatever form it may be — into place

Brown fat: Substance that helps newborns may be diet key - Chicago Tribune
fat to the creeping ubiquitousness of white fat; with that finding, they've launched a scramble to discover how the substance's fat-burning abilities could be harnessed for weight loss . If brown fat is unleashed, it could potentially "tickle

Overweight Americans Push Back on Health Debate - New York Times
Hers has been an oft-repeated message this summer and fall by members of the fat pride community, given that the nation is in the midst of a debate about health care. That debate has, sometimes awkwardly, focused its attention on the growing

Dance Your Ass Off - The Workout - EDGE Boston
On the heels of the news released last week that the Oxygen dance/weight loss competition series on broadcast television Dance Your Ass Off will return for a second season in 2010, comes the Dance Your Ass Off Workout DVD. While it s questionable

Dramatic weight loss may signal body-image issue - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Carolyn: I have an unusual situation, I think. My 24-year-old daughter, who has always been beautiful and vivacious, lost about 20 pounds over the past year. She's now a size 0-2. I thought she was perfect before, but now she looks like a model. (She

Weight Loss Benefits Of Oatmeal Diet - PRLog (free press release)
PRLog (Press Release) Nov 07, 2009 Oatmeal DietGood old-fashioned oatmeal is nutritious and inexpensive and may help you lose weight. Oatmeal is high in fiber. and may decrease your appetite, and it s an excellent source of carbohydrates

Two free weight loss meetings coming up in Jackson - Jackson Sun
Dr. Meagan von Holtz's free community lecture will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Back Pain Relief Clinic, 2012 Greystone Square, in Jackson. "Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss" is the title of the program. Seating is limited to the

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Virgin Atlantic iPhone app: Branson says don't panic - Revolution
The airline's first app is based on its Flying Without Fear course, which claims to have a 98 per cent success rate. The Flying Without Fear app was developed in partnership with Mental Workout, a software company which specialises in stress relief

Kate Winslet Gets $41K In Libel Case - OfficialWire
London's High Court has approved a settlement in which the Daily Mail newspaper is to pay actress Kate Winslet $41,000 in libel damages. Winslet, who won an Oscar this year for her work in "The Reader," sued the news outlet last May for claiming she

Encore Hospitality to Build D Iberville Courtyard by Marriott in - Hotel Interactive Network
Encore Hospitality has announced the construction of its new $16 million, 125-room D Iberville Courtyard by Marriott hotel with an expected opening in May 2010. Located in the heart of the fast-growing Gulf Opportunity Zone (GO Zone) created to

Kate Winslet Gets $41K In Libel Case - Post Chronicle
London's High Court has approved a settlement in which the Daily Mail newspaper is to pay actress Kate Winslet $41,000 in libel damages. Winslet, who won an Oscar this year for her work in "The Reader," sued the news outlet last May for claiming she

Latest Articles - Dissident Voice
Posted by kalidas on 11/04/2009 at 12:00pm b99: What are you trying to communicate? Are you saying that deterministic-biologistic attempts at understanding Posted by Christophe on 11/04/2009 at 11:58am Evidently you are as contemptuous of the law

Kate Winslet Wins Libel Damages Payout From Tabloid - Gant Daily
London, England (CNS) - Kate Winslet has won 25,000 pounds [$41,000] libel damages payout from a tabloid that claim she lied about her exercise regime. The settlement was agreed in a London court Tuesday. The 34-year-old Academy Award winner sued the

2009 SEMA Show: Day 1 - Feature - CAR AND DRIVER
Despite a marked drop in attendees and exhibitors, this year s SEMA show still had plenty of hot sheetmetal. Here, we present a few of our favorites from the first day of the show. Check out the photo gallery to see additional photos of the

LEAK: Fed To Keep Rates Low, Announce End To Purchase Of Treasuries - The Business Insider
The Federal Reserve will reaffirm its low interest rate policy later this afternoon, a person inside the Federal Reserve said. The central bankers are fearful that any change to the wording of its interest rate policy or economic outlook will cause a

Taking Judo to the people - The Star Online
St Lucia Judo Association Public Relations Officer Kendal Burton. In an effort to introduce the sport of judo to the community, the St Lucia Judo Association (SLJA) is offering one month of free judo for persons interested in learning the sport. The

LOE students bring Florida history to life - Naples Daily News
Jake Harms, a 4th grader at Laural Oak Elementary, concentrates on his speech about Floridian Henry Flagler for his class's second annual Famous Floridian Living Museum held on Oct. 30th. Students researched and dressed as famous Florida people and

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Your E-mail address: - Charleston Gazette
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Manna Meal of Charleston is collecting men's winter gloves and socks that it would like to give out at the charity's annual Christmas lunch on Dec. 19. Other items needed are hygiene products and toilet paper. They should be

Moving Against Malnutrition - The Guardian - Nigeria
N UTRITIONISTS have attributed the rise in cases of malnutrition in Nigeria to a number of factors including poverty, cultural beliefs and ignorance. The experts' opinion came on the heels of a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report on

School breakfast program examined - Corpus Christi Caller
Rachel Denny Clow/Caller-Times file Evans Elementary School students Rocky Garcia (left) and Marcell Davis eat breakfast in their classroom through a program that feeds students breakfast before class begins. CORPUS CHRISTI A program that offers

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE | - Rock Hill Herald
Teenagers can decrease their risk of diabetes by eating less sugar and more fiber, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California and published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Stillwater s senior citizens lose a meal a week - Stillwater News Press
State budget cuts will force Stillwater s Project Heart to reduce the number of meals it serves to senior citizens starting in January, Aging Services for Central Oklahoma Development District Director John Shea said. Currently, Project Heart

AIDS and Nutrition - Examiner
The National Research Council Report found that AIDS has not spread to the general population at the rate predicted by the general population at the rate predicted by many experts. HIV infection and AIDS are still largely confined to male homosexuals

Chewing Gum Can Reduce Calorie Intake, Increase Energy Expenditure - Science Daily
ScienceDaily (Nov. 1, 2009) A nutrition professor at the University of Rhode Island studying the effects of chewing sugar-free gum on weight management has found that it can help to reduce calorie intake and increase energy expenditure. Kathleen

Follow these healthy tips for trick-or-treating - Houma Courier
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these tips to help make Halloween fun and safe. Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Fasten reflective

Clay Center to offer discounts to low-income state residents - Charleston Gazette
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Clay Center takes a big step toward being an arts and science museum for all West Virginians with a discount program starting Monday. "Access to Excitement," presented in conjunction with The Charleston Gazette, allows low

Many factors combined to produce this autumn's heavy acorn crop - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Were it all to happen at once, the Earth might quake all the way to Pittsburgh's Point. Since early September, all across Western Pennsylvania's ridges, millions of acorns have been falling to the ground. Hunters and hikers say few autumns in memory

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Vitamin C does help fight against cold - News-Sun
About a year ago I read an article in the paper about vitamin C and colds. I should have written then. I didn't, but I'm writing now. The article said they had checked about 1,000 people and came to the conclusion that vitamin C did not stop a cold

How to know if you have Vitamin D deficiency - eMaxHealth.com
Research shows how important it is to know if you are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D deficiency can cause a variety of health problems, found recently in studies. The best way to know if you have a vitamin D deficiency is by asking your doctor for a

VITAMIN D - WebMD
Alfacalcidol: 1-alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol, 1 alpha (OH)D3. Calcifediol: 25-HCC, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, 25-OHCC, 25-OHD3. Calcipotriene: Calcipotriol. Calcitriol: 1,25-DHCC, 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, 1,2 See All

Paul Nison Part III: Factors of Raw Food Living from Bananas to Blood - Natural News.com
(NaturalNews) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Health Inner Circle, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeHealth.com . In this excerpt, Paul Nison shares on factors of raw food living from bananas to blood work. Renegade

Mesothelioma, lung cancer and nutrition - Natural News.com
(NaturalNews) Mesothelioma doesn't have to be fatal. This rare form of lung cancer has long been feared by workers exposed to asbestos in their work environments, and much of that fear is justified: This form of cancer can be deadly. But it doesn't

Take a vitamin by getting a dose of sunshine, but don't overdo it - Tulsa World
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health. Vitamin D is one of four fat-soluble vitamins that require bile acids for absorption into the body. Once absorbed, the vitamin is stored in body fat and remains until needed. While available as a

CHARLES STUART PLATKIN: Answering questions on Vitamin C and fiber - Daily Journal
ANSWER: First of all, you should note that the recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for vitamin C is 75 milligrams for women and 90 mg for men. The RDA is established by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), an independent, nonprofit organization that

Now, astronauts to grow their own vitamin A-rich carrots in space - Newstrack India
Washington, October 24 (ANI): A new study has indicated that astronauts will soon have their own gardens aboard the International Space Station (ISS), with the ability to grow vitamin A-rich carrots in space. The study, by researchers from Tuskegee

Can these home remedies really fight the flu? - WTOP Radio
BETHESDA, Md. - Flu fighting tips are circulating on the internet, but not all of them are good advice. One e-mail that's making the rounds claims gargling twice a day with salt water and even cleaning your nose with salt water will help keep flu

Vitamin pills can cause cancer, says expert - Newstrack India
London, Oct 19 (ANI): Vitamin supplements do nothing to stave off illness and could even lead to cancer, a leading expert has warned. Professor Martin Wiseman, medical and scientific adviser for the World Cancer Research Fund, has pointed out that

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New Book on Pet Nutrition Gives Strategy for Combating Fatal Pet - PR-USA.net
A forthcoming book on pet nutrition documents the benefits and success of a combination raw and holistic foods diet for combating pet cancer, pet kidney disease, pet liver ailments and pet obesity. "This approach to animal nutrition and medical

New school-lunch study focuses on better nutrition - Des Moines Register
Washington, D.C. Kids will see more fruits and vegetables in the lunchroom, if the government follows recommendations issued by the National Academy of Sciences. Foods would be less salty, too, under the guidelines developed by a 14-member panel

Mangosteen Juice Could Protect Health In The Obese - Redorbit.com
Mangosteen juice has anti-inflammatory properties which could prove to be valuable in preventing the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese patients. A study, published in BioMed Central's open access Nutrition Journal, describes how the

US FDA Probing Nutrition Claims on Food Packages - FLEXNEWS
The Food and Drug Administration is trying to determine if any claims violate federal food labeling rules and will take action against any "egregious" examples, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said. FDA officials also are developing a proposed

New affordable nutrition index is first measurement tool to evaluate - Science Centric
A new food rating system that analyses both nutrition and cost value of food may now make it easier for people to find budget-friendly, nutritious foods in today's tough economy. The Affordable Nutrition Index (ANI), unveiled today at the American

Nutrition News: Healthy nutritional choices can help keep flu bug at - Billings Gazette
The hottest health news these days is pretty much all about the H1N1 flu. If you've read any of the headlines, you know the usual tips about the prevention of illness during cold and flu season: Get a flu shot, wash your hands often, cough/sneeze

FDA Probing Nutrition Claims on Food Packages - ABC News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are examining the growing number of nutrition claims found on the front of food packages after complaints that they give a misleading picture of their health benefits, officials said in a warning to food

FDA Probing Nutrition Claims On Food Packages - Post Chronicle
U.S. regulators are examining the growing number of nutrition claims found on the front of food packages after complaints that they give a misleading picture of their health benefits, officials said in a warning to food companies on Tuesday. The Food

Nutrition to be topic for Florham seniors - Recorder Community Newspapers
FLORHAM PARK Cathy Ostroff will present a slide show, Discover the Nutritional Story in Your Blood Chemistry, with a focus on preventing a health crisis, when the Florham Park Senior Citizens Club meets at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the

Nutrition Wise: Nutritious Bean Varities, Adding Vegetables and Fruits - Kansas City infoZine
Washington, D.C. - infoZine - American Institute for Cancer Research - Q: Are black beans any more nutritious than kidney and garbanzo beans? A: All three beans, like other legumes, are great choices, supplying protein and dietary fiber as well as a

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New Weight Loss Program Helps Overweight Children - PR Inside
According to the Mayo Clinic, 25 million U.S. children and adolescents are overweight or nearly overweight. So, what should a parent do if the doctor says his or her child is overweight? Parents can turn to Smart for Life s THINADVENTURE

Kenco's Successful "Mission Slim-Possible" Weight Loss Challenge and - PR Inside
CHATTANOOGA, TN — (Marketwire) — 10/13/09 — Kenco Logistic Services, LLC ( www.kencologisticservices.com : ), one of the most well-respected names in the third-party logistics industry and major employer, announces the second phase of its

Interleukin Genetics to present new genetic findings on obesity and - News-Medical.Net
Interleukin Genetics will present a poster titled, "Perilipin, IL-1 and ADRB Gene Variants Identify Bariatric Surgery Patients who are Resistant to Weight Loss under Calorie Restriction in Preoperative Weight Loss Program." The poster, #322-P

Weight loss prompts life change for contestant - North Platte Telegraph
YORK - Is he the biggest loser? Time will tell, for Sean Algaier, a contestant in the reality show with the same name. But is he a big winner? Absolutely. Algaier, a former student at York College, has found himself thrown into the public spotlight

The Chris Moyles Show - Monday - with Ian Wright - BBC
06:35 (00:05) We talk about the sad news concerning Stephen Gately yesterday. We discuss the X Factor and Chris tells us about his weekend in Bolton at The Phoenix Club 06.55 (00:25) We talk about when we put our central heating on, and

Journal: Things learned while exercising - Hammond Daily Star
A big dark cloud rolled in during the lunch hour the other day, dropping some rain but no lightning. Looked like it was headed toward Ponchatoula, and it must have scared off my fellow water aerobic exercisers. Only retired educator Patty Duke joined

What to do when you are losing the battle against extra pounds - KSDK
NBC — Rebecca Goldring, 27, starts her day with a 30-minute walk. Then, there's an exercise class during lunch and maybe even a spin class in the evening. "When I first started, I lost weight, then I sort of plateaued," Goldring said. So when her

J&J Profit Rises on Cost Cuts; Sales Miss Estimates (Update3) - Bloomberg
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) — Johnson & Johnson , the world s largest health products company, said profit rose 1.1 percent on lower research and marketing costs. Revenue fell more than analysts expected, and the shares decreased. Third-quarter net income

Interleukin Genetics to Present Research Findings at Upcoming Medical - PR Newswire
Time: 1-2 p.m. Interleukin Genetics will present a poster titled, "A Polymorphism in the IL1-B Gene is Associated with Vertebral Fracture Independent of Bone Mineral Density." The poster, #369, will highlight findings that suggest variations in the

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A bit of exercise improves body image - Thaindian.com
Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) The simple act of exercising and not fitness itself can convince you that you look better, says a new study. People who don t achieve workout milestones such as losing fat, gaining strength or boosting cardiovascular

Pay Czar Fingerprints On Citi Move To Sell Phibro - Post Chronicle
The U.S. government's "pay czar" played a critical role in Citigroup's decision to sell off its lucrative commodities trading business, Phibro, a source familiar with the matter said Friday. The sale of the unit to Occidental Petroleum Corp relieves

Sermon titles - Winfield Daily Courier
9:45 a.m. School. 10:30 a.m. Begging to Get In. BETHEL AME CHURCH 8:30 a.m. School. 9:30 a.m. Worship with Pastor Andrew Rollins. Dinner served after service. 9:30 a.m. School. 10:45 a.m. Worship with Pastor Jimmy Taylor

Eminent domain may be used for parking in Clarksville - Leaf Chronicle
The Clarksville City Council voted Friday to use the right of eminent domain, if necessary, to obtain property to provide parking for the recently opened Clarksville Greenway. During a special session, council members present voted 5-5 and city Mayor

PM sets optimistic forecast for Britain - Yahoo News
LONDON (AFP) Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the British economy would emerge from recession with stronger growth than expected as he drew the battle lines for the general election, in an interview out on Saturday. Brown tried to portray himself

Astros report: Roster - CBS Sports
The Astros are in flux as they try to find a manager who will be willing to manage a team GM Ed Wade has admitted must get younger next year, partly for economic reasons. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Astros desperately need to improve their pitching. LHP Wandy

Ukraine holds naval exercises in Crimea - sign on sandiego.com
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, left, walks as he attends naval exercises at a base near Yevpatoria in the Crimean peninsula, Ukraine, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. Yushchenko on Thursday oversaw naval exercises off the tense Crimean peninsula amid

National Rehabilitation Week - Port Clinton News Herald
Edgewood Manor's second annual Rehab Olympics, in celebration of National Rehabilitation Week, helps show people that exercise adds years to life — and life to years. Two teams of residents and therapists competed on an obstacle course. Starting

Program to help those with memory loss - Port Clinton News Herald
This new program is called Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease, and is designed to help teach older adults who may suffer from memory problems how to do some simple exercises to improve their overall health, according to a press release. The

For kidney disease patients, staying active might mean staying alive - Science Centric
Getting off the couch could lead to a longer life for kidney disease patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that, as in the general

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Congress seeks ways to protect consumers from 'roids products - CBS Sports
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration told Congress Tuesday that it has limited abilities to keep dietary supplements with steroids from hitting market shelves. "FDA generally cannot identify violative products before they enter the

Push to get Texas teens to eat better isn't bearing fruit - Houston Chronicle
Visit mypyramid.gov for suggested daily consumption of fruits, vegetables and other food groups. How to persuade kids to eat better Make more fruits and vegetables available at home Parents should model good health habits by eating fruits and

Doors to good nutrition will be opening - Arizona Business Gazette
The revolution is coming. It starts this week. The nutrition revolution, that is. Arizona Department of Health Services manages the federal Women, Infant and Children's (WIC) nutrition program. WIC provides food to low-income pregnant women, mothers

UPDATE 3-Danone says not holding talks with Mead Johnson - Forbes
PARIS/CHICAGO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - French food group Danone said on Tuesday it was not holding talks with U.S. baby formula maker Mead Johnson Nutrition Co and was not seeking any advice on the issue, knocking down a report that had pushed Mead

Pasta Dishes out Nutrition, Versatility and Value - Forbes
BusinessWire - Want to create a family meal that's healthy, versatile and a great value? From linguine to lasagna, rotini to rigatoni, pasta is the perfect palate-pleaser. And there's no better time than during the month of October - National Pasta

Conditions placed on completing Indiana s welfare rollout - Louisville Courier-Journal
Regional Administrator Ollice Holden of the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service also said in the letter that his staff has ongoing concerns about the food stamp program, now known formally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Associated

Report: Stronger focus on food programs would feed more Nebraska kids - Lincoln Journal Star
Despite federal nutrition programs, nearly one in seven Nebraska children don't know when they will get their next meal, an advocacy group announced Tuesday. And although more than 102,000 Nebraska students take part in free and reduced-price school

Friend turned boss, nutrition facts, major search - Idaho Statesman
FRIEND TURNED BOSS: You have lunch together every day, grab an occasional drink after work, and have gotten each other through work-related crises. So wouldn't it be strange if your office buddy became your new boss? It's more likely to happen in the

Personality traits influencing weight loss - Science Centric
Being too optimistic could harm weight loss efforts. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal, BioPsychoSocial Medicine, reveals the psychological characteristics that may contribute to weight loss. Hitomi Saito from Doshisha

Let's limit our intake of corn-syrup ads - Los Angeles Times
News flash: High-fructose corn syrup isn't to blame for the obesity epidemic. "High-fructose corn syrup was acquitted today amidst a flood of public apologies by consumers who had singled the corn sweetener out as a unique cause of obesity

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Exercise vs. counting calories as weight-loss strategy - Los Angeles Times
As a nation, we are obviously getting fatter and fatter. Not only are we ever more confused about how to lose weight, we're particularly fuzzy on the question of how big a role exercise plays and whether we just have to count calories. So, here's the

Denied weight-loss surgery because he is a man - Stuff
A Wellington man was horrified to be told he would not get taxpayer-funded weight-loss surgery because he is a man. Ron Blair, 68, who weighs 132 kilograms, was referred for the potentially life-saving operation by his heart specialist in July but

Family honors mother by getting in shape - Mankato Free Press
In life, LaVerne Yunker fretted about her daughters weight. In death, she s moved them to do something about it. At 11 a.m. today, those five daughters and a couple of dozen kin will run, walk, rollerblade whatever literally moves them

Healthy Weight Loss Diet The safer and Healthier way to lose - Transworld News
Increasing rates of obesity in our country has resulted in a boom in the health and weight loss industry. But, not all of them promote a healthy weight loss diet for overall good health and weight loss. Registered dietitian, Jayson Hunter reveals a

Weight Loss Helps Kidney Function in Chronic Kidney Disease - eMaxHealth.com
Weight loss can greatly benefit obese individuals who have chronic kidney disease, according to a review study conducted by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic. The benefit was seen regardless of whether the weight loss was achieved through bariatric

Kevin Federline Denies Weight-Related Health Scare - Post Chronicle
Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline has brushed off rumors his upcoming TV weightloss challenge is a direct result of doctors telling him to drop the pounds or face serious heart problems. The 31 year old, who was once an athletic back-up

Scar-less surgery for treating obesity - Daily News and Analysis
Ahmedabad: Twenty two-year-old Ragini Ranavat (name changed) is looking to get married soon, but her obesity is posing a hurdle in finding a suitable groom. Though laparoscopic surgery is a viable weight-reduction option, Ranavat was afraid the scars

Taxing soft drinks would fight obesity - Chillico Gazette
If government can levy taxes on tobacco products to generate not only revenue but confer public health benefits with respect to smoking rates, why not apply the same principle to taxing sugary soft drinks to raise funds for health care reform while

Personality Traits Influencing Weight Loss, Study Finds - Science Daily
Hitomi Saito from Doshisha University, Japan, worked with a team of researchers to psychologically profile 101 obese patients undergoing combined counselling, nutrition and exercise therapy at the Kansai Medical University Hospital Obesity Clinic

Health insurer wants to reward members of wellness program - Lebanon Reporter
Lebanon Carrots do better than sticks in convincing persons to take charge of their health, two representatives of Consolidated Union Insurance told the Boone County Commissioners recently. Alan McCloske said the six-month report shouldn t be