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'medical corridor' gets another tenantWeight Loss Surgical Center is the newest tenant in the medical-retail center near 34th and Ridge RoadThe relocation to 3460 N. Ridge Road -- informally called the Hearth and Home Center after a former anchor tenant -- is part of Weight Loss Surgical Center's plan to maximize exposure, said president and chief executive Mike Nemechek.Nemechek said he considered Towne West Square and Towne East Square malls, but ultimately decided to stay on Ridge Road just south of K-96, a growing area often refer ...

Source: The Wichita Eagle   Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:07:28

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In people who are obese, weight-loss surgery will likely lead to an improvement in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but it won't eliminate the nighttime breathing disorder. Many patients will have residual OSA one year after weight-loss surgery (also known as bariatric surgery), results of a study indicate."There are numerous benefits to weight loss by any means, (including) a reduction in the severity of OSA," study leader Dr. Christopher Lettieri of Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, told Reuters Health. "However, patie ...

Source: Reuters via Yahoo! News   Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:47:44

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Dr. Milton Owens and the Coastal Center for Obesity are the first and only in Southern California to provide protection for cash paying patients in the case of a rare complication, and the Hispanic community is benefiting.Dr. Milton Owens and the Coastal Center for Obesity are the first and only in Southern California to provide protection for cash paying patients in the case of a rare complication. This unique program, BLIS (www.bliscompany.com), is only available to select surgeons who meet the stringent low complication rates and r ...

Source: PRWeb   Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:22:51

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Camps find adding parents, siblings helps participants reinvent diets, lifestyle at home.took Kelsey Galer four weeks at a weight loss camp to lose 9 pounds. It took her dad just three days to start acting like a "dork.""He wears his pedometer around all the time," Galer said. "He's just really into it with the family workshop he went to."Her weight loss camp and others are inviting mom, dad and siblings to share the camp experience so they can help campers stay motivated when they return home, where unhealthy temptations and habits l ...

Source: Detroit News   Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:49

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Instead of reading a diet book, some local weight watchers are searching the pages of the Bible to find the recipes they need for life.Laura Hughes, leader of First Place 4 Health, held at St. Stephen's Church, says the program involves more than weight loss. The faith-based plan, supported and endorsed by registered dietitians and physicians, follows a 12-week curriculum centered around achieving a life balance and a lifestyle change.Offered at the church for almost two years, the program has expanded and changed. The fall session wi ...

Source: Sewickley Herald   Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:30:20

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A monthly information session about the Centegra Health System weight-loss surgery program is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 27. All of those struggling with obesity are encouraged to attend.Along with expert advice from Centegra's clinical team, general surgeon Dr. Amir Heydari presents this free session providing a wealth of information about the benefits, multidisciplinary, surgery options, success stories, and support available at Centegra. The end of the session features a video showcasing patients, as well as the opportunity to spe ...

Source: Daily Herald   Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:13:42

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You are probably sick of reading weight loss tips. I don't blame you. You've heard them so many times. Eat less; exercise more, blah, blah, blah...When you begin to delve into the psychology of weight loss, you find that it is actually very complicated. The reasons for being overweight are extremely varied and the obstacles that appear as you walk down the weight loss path are many and fierce. I have come up with a few tips to help you deal with some specific weight loss road blocks. Feel free to share your own, as they might just hel ...

Source: HuffingtonPost   Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:40:18

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The first patient in the New York City area received incision free surgery for obesity as part of the ongoing multicenter TOGA Pivotal Trial at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.Drs. Marc Bessler and Daniel Davis performed the TOGA Procedure (for "transoral gastroplasty"), which, like other obesity procedures, is designed to alter the patient's stomach anatomy to give them a feeling of fullness after a small meal. The difference is that TOGA was performed under direct endoscopic visualization with specia ...

Source: Medical News Today   Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:03:07

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Australia has the unenviable title of the most overweight nation in the world but Glen Innes residents have shown positive signs towards proving this wrong.Graydon's Amcal Chemist and Timbs Pharmacy run weight loss programs based on meal substitutions. Regular weigh-ins have produced pleasing results."We started our program in October last year and had 55 people stay on it with a total of 475kgs lost. "It is based on a very low calorie diet and used to be used for those wanting to lose weight before heart surgery."They are hungry to b ...

Source: Glen Innes Examiner   Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:49:11

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Newswise - The first patient in the New York City area received incision-free surgery for obesity as part of the ongoing multicenter TOGA Pivotal Trial at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.Drs. Marc Bessler and Daniel Davis performed the TOGA Procedure (for "transoral gastroplasty"), which, like other obesity procedures, is designed to alter the patient's stomach anatomy to give them a feeling of fullness after a small meal. The difference is that TOGA was performed under direct endoscopic visualization ...

Source: Newswise   Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:21:29

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Herbal products are one of the most effective and safe ways to cure many illnesses. Today, it is also one of the best known products used in weight loss programs. Because it is safe to use, a lot of people use herbs to shed some extra pounds off. Over the years, it has proven to be very effective as a diet pill.There are a variety of herbal products for weight loss today. However, not all of them are considered safe to use. There are some herbal products which are proven safe and there are also some which are proven to be detrimental ...

Source: Turks.US   Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:04:41

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Gastric banding, a surgical procedure designed to combat obesity, appears to boost the risk for developing or exacerbating symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).The finding stems from a review of research on the link between obesity and reflux. The experts concluded that gastric bypass may help reduce GERD, but gastric banding does not -- a finding patients may want to consider when choosing one form of weight-loss surgery over another."For people with obesity and reflux together, the gastric bypass procedure appears to ...

Source: HealthDay via Yahoo! News   Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:01:44

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A BYU professor exposed several myths surrounding fad diets and weight loss in an Education Week class on Wednesday called Finding Fat: Facts, Fads, and Fallacies.The fad diet epidemic started back in 1820 when consumers caught on to the oil and vinegar diet, said Diana McGuire, a nutritionist and the professor who led the class. Weight conscious consumers have pushed the market for the fad-dieting craze, but often overlook its unrealistic nature.McGuire said the media has had a large influence on the spread of fad diets and the idea ...

Source: Brigham Young NewsNet   Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:05:27

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Dr. Caldron has recently opened the Week End Weight Loss Center for patients in the San Fernando Valley. The new clinic, featuring the HCG Diet, will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sundays, and is the only medical weight loss and obesity treatment center open specifically on the weekends in the region. Obesity is becoming an epidemic in the United States and with increasing cases across all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic populations, and age groups. Dr. Caldron, a Board Certified Bariatric Physician graduate from UCLA School of Med ...

Source: PRWeb   Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:21:52

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If you're struggling with serious weight problems and diet and medication doesn't seem to help you may be considering weight loss surgery. But before you do, Dr. Dave McFarling explains who actually makes a good candidate.Remember, Dr. Dave McFarling is here to answer all your burning medical questions. If you have one, shoot us an email at news@kiiitv.com. In the subject line write "Doctor is In Sunday" ...

Source: KIII Corpus Christi   Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:44:37

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A new study has revealed an explosion in weight loss surgery procedures in Western Australia over the past two decades.The study by the University of Western Australia's School of Population Health is published in the latest edition of the Medical Journal of Australia.It found there were 20 times more bariatric procedures, such as gastric banding, performed in 2004 than in 1988. Sixty-four-year-old Pamela Vigers was an acute diabetic who weighed 116 kilograms. She lost 40kg after surgery and says it has changed her life."I don't take ...

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation   Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:56:27

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Dr. Trace Curry and his expert staff at the Fast Track Metabolic Weight Loss Center in Cincinnati, Ohio opened their doors in April 2008 to fill a gap in the fitness community that often overlooked the needs of the growing number of surgical weight loss patients. Equipped with state of the art ShapeMaster toning equipment, Fast Track offers professionally directed, comprehensive individual programs, which are particularly structured to meet patients' goals after weight loss surgery.Dr. Trace Curry and his expert staff at the Fast Trac ...

Source: PRWeb   Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:18:50

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St. Elizabeth Medical Center will hold a public forum on the topic of Options in Weight Loss Surgery on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in conference room M at St. Elizabeth South in Edgewood, Ky.Dr. Dwayne Smith with the Advanced Bariatric Center, will discuss the less invasive LAP BAND procedure as well as the latest trends in weight loss surgery.Smith has seen amazing results for obese patients, performing over 500 procedures with excellent outcomes.If you or someone you care about is struggling with obesity, come learn more ...

Source: The Kentucky Post   Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:19:57

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Valley Medical Center in Renton has decided to close the Washington Bariatric & Weight Loss Center, citing business reasons.The center will no longer take new patients but is working with current patients to refer them to other clinics in the region. It will provide post-surgical care to patients for at least the next couple of months and referrals as needed.The medical center has decided to focus on core medical services, and the clinic's closure will not lead to layoffs, Valley spokeswoman Pamela Fowler said.The hospital will contac ...

Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:23:37

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ATLANTA -- Think you need to ban certain high fat and sugary foods from your life to avoid weight gain? Not so fast. Maybe it's not what you're eating but how you're eating.Mom's advice to slow down, take smaller bites, chew your food and stop gulping has gained more scientific support. A recent study at the University of Rhode Island found that women consumed 70 fewer calories a meal and were more satisfied when they ate more slowly.Nutrition researchers who reported their findings in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association ...

Source: The Oregonian   Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:05:14

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While Regina Wheeless knows she cannot give L.A. Weight Loss customers the money they lost, she has figured out a way to make the situation hurt less.Wheeless, the owner of The Diet Clinic in Jacksonville, has decided to honor the contracts L.A. Weight Loss broke when they closed abruptly in July."I feel sorry for the people. I feel sorry for them losing so much money," Wheeless said. "I decided if they can bring me their paperwork, show me they're still supposed to be in the program, I will honor the contract." Wheeless has received ...

Source: Jacksonville Daily News   Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:00:28

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Police are looking for a jogger who shed more than a couple pounds while exercising in Sandy.The man was seen running in the nude right outside a Curves workout facility Wednesday morning."He went by the first time. The manager of the establishment wasn't quite sure if he was naked. She kind of took a second look and a couple moments later he ran by again. This time he smiled and waved to her and she verified that he was nude," said Sgt. Victor Quezada, Sandy Police Department.Police don't have much information to identify the man exc ...

Source: 2News Salt Lake City   Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:59:09

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A MUM-of-two plans to lose more than five stone while raising hundreds of pounds for a charity close to her heart.Weighing in at 15 stone and 4lbs, Diane Thompson, of Bowness Way, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, decided it was time for a change and set herself the target of losing five-and-a-half stone by May next year.The 49-year-old has got herself a personal trainer and joined the Fitness First gym, in Westfield Road, in a bid to bring her weight down.Ms Thompson, who also has two grandchildren, said: "I decided there was no hurry so I ha ...

Source: Peterborough Today   Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:28:23

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Bariatric Advantage is excited to announce that the new 60mg Lemon Lime flavored Iron is finally here and available for sale Bariatric Advantage is excited to announce that the new 60mg Lemon Lime flavored Iron is finally here and available for sale! "The market has been wanting proven product, value priced, that could compete with prescription forms of Iron for years now, said Thomas L. Kinder, President and C.E.O. of Catalina Lifesciences, Inc. manufacturers of Bariatric Advantage.The product was developed to make it easier to supp ...

Source: PRWeb   Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:35:35

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New Jersey's most famous fat cat "looks great," according to officials at the Camden County Animal Shelter, after an initial visit to the vet by the 44-pound feline - known to the world as "Prince Chunk" - found no immediate signs of health problems.The vet visit revealed the cat boasts beautiful teeth that look like those of a seven-year old, not a 10-year old, reported Catherine Harr, president of the animal shelter's board. The previous owner of the cat said that he was 10, said Harr.Prince Chunk's exam included blood work, the res ...

Source: Dallas Morning News   Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:22:03

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Q I read the recent headlines saying the Mediterranean diet was better for losing weight than a low-fat diet. What's your opinion? - J.H., GreenvilleA Any approach that leads to you eat fewer calories than you use will lead to weight loss. But not all reduced-calorie diets give you all the nutrients you need.You must have read the news about a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in July. It's a pretty interesting study for several reasons. The first was that most of the participants were men. That's pretty unusual i ...

Source: The Daily Reflector   Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:29:38

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Webcast: From The Hospital of Central Connecticut: August 6, 2008 at 6:00 PM EDT (22:00 UTC)The first webcast of weight-loss surgery using a new gastric band will be presented by The Hospital of Central Connecticut and OR-Live on Aug 6 at 6 p.m. The procedure, utilizing the REALIZE(TM) Adjustable Gastric Band and the latest laparoscopic techniques, will be performed by Dr. Carlos Barba. Narration will be in both English and Spanish."The REALIZE band is one of the newest options in weight loss surgery," said Barba. It is similar to oth ...

Source: Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance   Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:15:00

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A study published online in the International Journal of Obesity shows that eating two eggs for breakfast, as part of a reduced-calorie diet, helps overweight adults lose more weight and feel more energetic than those who eat a bagel breakfast of equal calories. [1] This study supports previous research, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, which showed that people who ate eggs for breakfast felt more satisfied and ate fewer calories at the following meal. [2] "People have a hard time adhering to diets and ou ...

Source: Medical News Today   Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:12:25

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Customers can receive 20% off all products and services during the Grand Opening Celebration Quick Weight Loss Centers is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of their 14th South Florida location, located in Stuart.Located on the Southeast corner of Monterey and US-1, the Stuart Quick Weight Loss Center location is conveniently located for residents of Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Jupiter, Palm City, Riviera Beach, and Indian Town. The center is behind Coldstones, next to the tanning salon. There is wonderful parking all around.As part of ...

Source: PRWeb via Yahoo! News   Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:01:00

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In a bid to tackle growing obesity rates, the Australian government has decided to dish out money for natives' weight-loss surgeries.According to Fairfax, over 8000 lap-banding surgeries are conducted in Australia each year, but 95 per cent are done in private hospitals.The policy to fund such operations in public hospitals will be unveiled as part of a strategy aimed at the 51.7 per cent of adults who are overweight or obese.Health Minister Reba Meagher is also likely to declare the establishment of one-stop clinics to deal with obes ...

Source: New Kerala   Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:56:34

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One Australian state plans to begin paying for surgery to help the obese lose weight, officials said.Providing the surgery is expected to be part of a larger proposal to help New South Wales residents get the pounds off, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.Health Minister Reba Meagher is expected to announce Monday the state will set up clinics where the overweight can be referred for treatment of diabetes, heart conditions and other problems generally associated with obesity.Australia has one of the highest obesity rates in the world, ...

Source: UPI   Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:05:30

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Q I live with my niece. Now, at age 62, she weighs 297 pounds and is very swollen. She retains fluid. She has gone on many diets. None has helped. She takes off a little weight but then puts it back on, and she ends up weighing more. She cannot walk long distances. I pray you have some suggestion of what might help her.A Even if your niece does retain fluid, the retained fluid doesn't constitute most of her 297 pounds. She might lose some fluid if she closely watches her salt intake. Most of her weight is fat, and fat is a true enemy ...

Source: Pioneer Press   Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:10:00

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Wesley Medical Center has added its first surgeon to a new multidisciplinary team designed to combat obesity.Ian Villanueva will practice bariatric surgery as part of the Wesley Surgical Weight Loss Program. He will be a member of a multidisciplinary team that will evaluate patients and offer consultations to see if weight loss surgery is right for them, the hospital says."We are excited that Dr. Villanueva will be the first fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon in Wichita, as well as the first in the state of Kansas," said Wesley CEO ...

Source: BizJournals   Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:43:06

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Absolute Group is pleased to announce the opening of Thailand's Premier Colon Cleansing Detox & Yoga Center. Located on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, Absolute Sanctuary is a Moroccan-inspired boutique resort which blends luxurious accommodation with detox and yoga programs to cater to those seeking a journey back to balance, rejuvenation and wellness. Programs include professional colon hydrotherapy, juice fasting, body balancing, yoga, internal cleansing, and spa treatments.Absolute Group is pleased to announce the opening of Ab ...

Source: PRWeb   Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:01:07

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Scientists have discovered what could be the ultimate workout for couch potatoes: exercise in a pill.In experiments on mice that did no exercise, the chemical compound, known as AICAR, allowed them to run 44 percent farther on a treadmill than those that did not receive the drug.The drug, according to the researchers, changed the physical composition of muscle, essentially transforming the tissue from sugar-burning fast-twitch fibers to fat-burning slow-twitch ones -- the same change that occurs in distance runners and cyclists throug ...

Source: Newsday   Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:43:56

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Scientists Test Pill That Burns Calories Without WorkScientists at the Salk Institute in La Jolla believe they could have discovered a breakthrough that down the road could help treating obesity and diabetes.It's a new drug called AICAR and experiments thus far suggest it may be able to protect against gaining weight, even for those on a high fat diet.In a study, sedentary mice that took the drug for four weeks burned more calories and had less fat than untreated mice. The scientists also reported that in mice that did exercise traini ...

Source: NBC San Diego   Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:39:37

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Here's a couch potato's dream: What if a drug could help you gain some of the benefits of exercise without working up a sweat? Scientists reported Thursday that there is such a drug - if you happen to be a mouse.Sedentary mice that took the drug for four weeks burned more calories and had less fat than untreated mice. And when tested on a treadmill, they could run about 44 percent farther and 23 percent longer than untreated mice.Just how well those results might translate to people is an open question. But someday, researchers say, s ...

Source: Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune   Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:39:58

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Medifast, Inc. today announced that a recent study published in 'The Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders' shows that individuals taking appetite suppressant medications can expect double the weight loss when they combine their drug therapy with a medical protocol using Medifast Meal Replacement Supplements.The 52-week study, conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine shows that participants who consistently used Medifast Meal Replacements along with pharmacot ...

Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance   Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:11:00

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The Oregon Court of Appeals rules an obese man's gastric bypass is covered to treat his knee injured at workThe state Court of Appeals said Wednesday that gastric-bypass surgery could be covered by workers' compensation insurance if the operation is necessary to treat an on-the-job injury.In a case with roots more than 30 years old, the appellate court ruled, in a largely technical decision, for Edward G. Sprague, who once worked at United States Bakery in Eugene.His lawyer, Christopher Moore of Eugene, said Wednesday it is unlikely t ...

Source: The Oregonian   Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:14:35

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6 Centers Remain Open In StateL A Weight Loss announced Wednesday that it was merging four of its 10 weight loss centers in Colorado into the remaining six still operating.The company blamed the move on "adverse market conditions.""We have been in the Denver market for almost five years, and are proud to have helped thousands of clients achieve their weight loss goals," said a statement from the company.L A Weight Loss announced Wednesday that it was merging four of its 10 weight loss centers in Colorado into the remaining six still o ...

Source: KMGH 7 Denver   Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:16:12

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