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You might be taking all the right steps - why won't the pounds come off?
Read More »Colorectal cancer death risk cut in half through colonoscopies, study shows
Colonoscopies too embarrassing or uncomfortable? First major study finds clear evidence that test saves lives
Read More »Video: Obesity is…contagious?
Is obesity contagious? CBS News medical contributor Dr.
Read More »Video: FDA approves controversial diet drug
FDA medical experts are recommending approval of the diet pill Qnexa, despite the drug's potential risky side effects. Dr
Read More »Oranges, grapefruits lower women’s stroke risk
By MyHealthNewsDaily staff A diet rich in citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits, may reduce women's risk of stroke, a new study says.
Read More »FDA panel backs weight loss drug, despite risks
The FDA previously rejected the drug, Qnexa, because component drugs were tied to heart problems and birth defects
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Read More »FDA panel backs weight loss drug Qnexa
An experimental obesity drug from Vivus Inc won a U.S.
Read More »New melanoma drug Zelboraf may double patients’ survival
People with metastatic melanoma often live six to ten months; new drug prolonged life expectancy to 16 months
Read More »New melanoma drug doubles survival time, study shows
Patients with metastatic melanoma typically live six to ten months; Zelboraf prolonged life expectancy to 16 months
Read More »FDA panel backs previously rejected Qnexa weight-loss pill
FDA will make a decision in April on whether to approve Qnexa
Read More »Eat cake or cookies with breakfast to lose weight, study suggests
Obese people who ate desserts for breakfast were more likely to keep weight off, study found
Read More »Video: PJs may fight eczema symptoms
Scientists in Portugal are in the process of developing a special pair of pajamas that they hope will prevent symptoms caused by the skin condition, eczema.
Read More »Whooping cough vaccines should be given to all adults, gov’t panel says
Pertussis vaccination recommendations should be expanded to include all those over age 65, federal advisory panel voted Wednesday
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