Category Archives: Weight Loss

Is Race a Factor in Obesity Counseling? (HealthDay)

Posted on January 15, 2011 by itchy tasty

FRIDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDay News) — Obese black patients receive less weight reduction and exercise advice from doctors than obese white patients, a new study finds. The researchers at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health also said … Continue reading →

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Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Incontinence in Women (HealthDay)

Posted on January 14, 2011 by itchy tasty

THURSDAY, Jan. 13 (HealthDay News) — In an encouraging sign for severely obese women who suffer from incontinence, a new Australian study says that many gain control over urination after undergoing gastric-band weight-loss surgery. “This could be an additional benefit … Continue reading →

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Boston debuts ambulance for obese patients (Reuters)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by itchy tasty

BOSTON (Reuters) – Boston emergency services debuted a specialized ambulance designed to carry obese patients on Tuesday, and the retrofitted vehicle was promptly needed on two calls, authorities said. The ambulance is equipped with a special stretcher that can hold … Continue reading →

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