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Monday, August 31, 2015

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Watching More TV as a Young Adult Predicts Obesity

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Some people who watch more television than their peers are at increased risk for injuries, new University of Pittsburgh study finds.

(PRWeb August 31, 2015)

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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Obesity-Related Causes of Stillbirth Detailed in Pitt Analysis

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Obese women are nearly twice as likely as their lean counterparts to have stillborn babies for several specific, potentially preventable medical reasons, a new University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health analysis reveals. Placental diseases and hypertension were the most common causes of stillbirth among obese women, according to the study, published online and scheduled for the October issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

(PRWeb August 26, 2015)

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

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Surgical Specialists of LA & MS Now offers ORBERA Intragastric Balloon, a Non-Surgical Solution to Assist Patients in Losing and Maintaining Weight

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The Surgical Specialists is the first in the Gulf South to offer the ORBERA intragastric balloon for weight loss.

(PRWeb August 20, 2015)

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Friday, August 14, 2015

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Keeping Pregnant Mothers Safe from Blood Clots: Managing the HealthCare Risk in Obese Patients

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The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) released a podcast with Lisa Enslow, MSN, RN-BC on keeping pregnant mothers safe from blood clots.

(PRWeb August 13, 2015)

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

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Submit Videos or Films of Five-Minutes or Less for Chance to Win $5,000 Prize

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Time is running out for members of the public to submit short films or videos about obesity, the nation's number one public health threat. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is sponsoring "It Starts Now," a national contest that will award winners up to $5,000 and a trip to Los Angeles, where winning entries will premiere during ObesityWeek 2015.

(PRWeb August 12, 2015)

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Benzer Pharmacy Joins Corporations Offering Employee Wellness Programs

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Empowering employees to make healthy choices.

(PRWeb August 12, 2015)

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

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Newly Approved Weight Loss Balloon Expands Options for Obese Patients but Weight Loss Surgery Experts Advise Patients to Research Options Before Deciding

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New Jersey Bariatric Center® surgeons say patients should compare ReShape™ Integrated Dual Balloon System to gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or gastric band (LAP-BAND®) procedures and weight loss medications before deciding which is right for them.

(PRWeb August 05, 2015)

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