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Dallas Weight Loss Surgeon Adds Bariatrician
Sacramento Bee
As a Board Certified Bariatrician, Dr. Obi will head up the Bariatric Solutions AfterCare program as well as assisting patients during their pre surgery diet requirement for the weight loss surgeries performed at Bariatric Solutions: Lap Band, ...

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Houston Weight Loss Surgeons Discuss How to Choose the Right Bariatric Practice
PR Web (press release)
Drs. Yu and Scarborough discuss key aspects to look for in a practice before undergoing a weight loss procedure such as gastric plication to help improve results and get patients back on track towards leading a healthier life.

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ESPN.co.uk

Weight No Problem, Money Is
Manila Bulletin
By NICK GIONGCO Tim Bradley doesn't see any problem moving up in weight against Manny Pacquiao on June 9 in Las Vegas. But the contract has remained unsigned as Top Rank promoter Bob Arum tries to determine how much money Bradley deserves to get in the ...
Is There a Precedent For Manny Pacquiao's Weight? Absolutely Not!EastsideBoxing.com
No weight on Floyd's mindESPN.co.uk
Mayweather takes shot at Pacquiao for weight and embraces Cotto challengeExaminer.com
Boxeo Mundial
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The Guardian

Corinthians put Adriano under 'house arrest' to make him lose weight
The Guardian
The Brazilian club Corinthians are keeping their striker Adriano "detained" inside the team's hotel in an effort to force him to lose weight. The club said Adriano, who has been fined several times for missing training, would be put on a strict diet ...
Bloated Adriano put under house arrest to lose weightJOE
Adriano 'locked' in hotel for dietESPN

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Los Angeles Times

Weight loss: Clinics halt Lap-Band surgeries amid controversy | MassDevice.com ...
Mass Device
MASSDEVICE ON CALL ? A pair of outpatient clinics in Los Angeles stopped offering weight-loss surgeries using the Lap-Band gastrointestinal device amid ongoing controversy over a marketing campaign. The FDA late last year issued warning letters to 8 ...
Lap-Band surgeries halted at two LA clinicsUSA TODAY
Clinics halt Lap-Band surgeriesLos Angeles Times
Allergan stops selling Lap-Band to 1-800-GET-THIN doctorsInjuryBoard.com
California Healthline -San Francisco Chronicle -French Tribune
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The Weight Loss Myth of Fad Diets
"Dieting" doesn't work. At best, it?s a temporary fix. A healthy weight loss plan will help teens meet diet and weight loss goals -- and stay there.

The Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling
An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss.

Turnersville Chiropractor Offers "Take Shape for Life" Weight Management Program
SEWELL, NJ-- - Dr. Chris Eulo of Eulo Chiropractic Center is offering the "Take Shape for Life" weight management program as part of an overall approach to wellness and healthy living. The chiropractor ...

Dallas Weight Loss Surgeon Adds Bariatrician
DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bariatric Solutions, located at Wise Regional Medical Center in Decatur, TX, is kicking off the New Year with the addition of Board Certified Bariatrician, Dr. Obi ...

Anti-obesity drugs with a modified lifestyle helps weight loss -- new study
A study led by the University of Leicester has found that anti-obesity drugs coupled with lifestyle advice are effective in reducing weight and BMI.

Managing weight with medication
Beyond diet and exercise, there is a whole arsenal of medications out there to help people lose pounds. But many have potentially serious side effects, and doctors warn to carefully weigh the pros and cons of using them.

Tuesday Reading: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling
New Weight Watchers plan leaves some dieters grumbling, how to avoid airline baggage fees, a new movie service from Verizon and Redbox and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times.

Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss Introduces Medical HCG Diet to Arizona Residents
Diet Doc announces the opening of Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss to residents of Arizona. Diet Doc provides doctor-supervised weight loss to dieters seeking the HCG diet in Arizona.Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 Diet Doc HCG Diet and Weight Loss announces the opening of Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss to residents of Arizona.Diet Doc provides a medical version of the HCG diet to those ...

Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight
TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Allowing babies who are being weaned to feed themselves with finger foods rather than spoon-feeding the baby with pureed foods may reduce their risk for obesity later on, according to new research.

Weight Watchers Bulks Up Earnings with New Ventures
Weight Watchers Bulks Up Earnings with New Ventures