Diabetic weight-loss plan yields long-term success (Reuters)

Reuters – Researchers at the Joslin
Diabetes Center report that a 12-week weight-loss program they
devised for patients with type 2 diabetes continues to have a
positive, long-lasting effect on weight loss 1 year later, long
after patients are off on their own.

Glaxo: 4M people tried diet drug since launch (AP)

AP – The only over-the-counter, federally approved weight loss pill in the U.S. isn’t exactly flying off shelves, but it’s not because Americans are getting any slimmer.

Health Highlights: June 8, 2008 (HealthDay)

HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Health Highlights: June 7, 2008 (HealthDay)

HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Health Highlights: June 6, 2008 (HealthDay)

HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) — Surprising new research
suggests that a diet low in salt may be worse for your heart than eating
lots of salt, but don't start eating potato chips just yet.

'Do more, talk less' to help heavy teens slim down (Reuters)

Reuters – Parents of overweight teens who
recognize that their kids are too fat don't take steps to help
them to eat more healthily or to be more active, but they do
push them to diet — and this pressure is likely to backfire, a
new study shows.

Red wine compound seen protecting heart from aging (Reuters)

Reuters – A natural compound found in red wine
may protect the heart against the effects of the aging process,
researchers said on Tuesday.

Fitness: 60-Plus, Ripped, and Natural Competitors

Seniors flaunt their muscles (and Speedos) at drug-free events.

Personal Health: Seeking Answers to Stop Another Stillbirth

In about half the cases of stillbirth there are no answers, and couples cannot be sure this tragedy will not repeat.

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