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The pill equally effective in obese, thin women (Reuters)
Reuters - Despite studies suggesting that birth control pills might not work as well in obese women, a new study suggests that they prevent pregnancy the same no matter what a woman weighs.

Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Weight loss has been noted among patients who've had a knee or hip replacement, a new study says.

Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug (Reuters)
Reuters - Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen's experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

In Young Girls, Obesity Linked to Early Puberty, Analysis Reveals (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is associated with early puberty in young girls, according to a researcher who analyzed more than 100 reports on the issue.

'Excellence' centers no better for bariatric surgery (Reuters)
Reuters - For weight-loss surgery, "Centers of Excellence" may not be any safer than their undistinguished peers, a study of 25 Michigan hospitals suggests.

Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug
Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen's experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
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Some experts wary of gastric bands for teens

In some medical circles, concern over gastric banding for teenagers is growing nearly as fast as American waistlines. Some doctors worry about the device's long-term safety and effectiveness.

Overweight want more at a meal, but don't eat more
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight people may respond more to a piping hot pizza, but they don't necessarily eat more of it in a single sitting, according to a new study.


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Meat lovers may pack on the pounds over time
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Being a little less carnivorous may help you stay slim, a study in hundreds of thousands of Europeans suggests.
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Herbal diet supplement recalled for safety risks
J&H Besta Corp. is recalling Slim-30 Herb Supplement because it contains weight-loss ingredients that have not been approved for the product.
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