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Four Reasons Why Many People Can't Lose Weight

6/11/2008 - (NaturalNews) Have you been struggling with your weight, despite your best efforts or intentions? There are several factors involved in weight gain, and the very reason why you put on the pounds in the first place could be the thing that is preventing...

Zyprexa Warnings over Weight Gain, Blood Sugar Elevation

3/25/2008 - (NaturalNews) Eli Lilly and Company has announced changes to the labeling of Zyprexa and Symbyax, two brand-name atypical antipsychotics produced and sold by the company. Eli Lilly has updated the labeling to include more warning information on potentially...

Prebiotics Prevent Excessive Weight Gain in Teenagers

2/23/2008 - (NaturalNews) Daily supplements of certain prebiotics given at the right time in development may have long-lasting benefits for adolescents' healthy body weight and body fat ratio, according to a study conducted at Baylor College of Medicine and published...

Antipsychotic drugs cause rapid weight gain, abnormal eating behavior

3/5/2007 - (NaturalNews) Researchers may have discovered why certain antipsychotic medications, such as those used to treat schizophrenia, lead to extreme weight gain. A study published in the "Proceedings of the National Academy Of Sciences" suggests that these...

Eli Lilly hid side effects of Zyprexa drug, say internal documents leaked to New York Times

12/23/2006 - (NaturalNews) The New York Times recently obtained documents that show Eli Lilly worked to downplay the link between its best-selling schizophrenia drug Zyprexa and obesity, increased blood sugar levels, and an increased diabetes risk. The documents...

New diabetes drug causes weight gain, bone fractures

12/14/2006 - (NaturalNews) According to a new study published in this week's New England Journal of Medicine, GlaxoSmithKline's new Avandia diabetes drug delays the progression of type 2 diabetes in newly diagnosed patients, but may cause serious side effects, including...

Gaining weight between pregnancies could lead to pregnancy complications (press release)

11/16/2006 - A number of studies over the years have found an association between obesity and pregnancy complications, including pre-eclampsia (hypertension), gestational diabetes and stillbirth, but there was little evidence of a direct, cause-and-effect relationship....

Americans know junk food causes weight gain, but they eat it anyway

10/19/2006 - (NaturalNews) According to a new study published by researcher AC Nielsen, many Americans know that poor nutritional choices lead to increased weight -- and even obesity -- but continue to eat these foods anyway. With standard nutrition labels as the...

Supplementation with Chromium Picolinate Improves Glycemic Control, Attenuates Weight Gain (press release)

10/9/2006 - Results from a new study in patients with type 2 diabetes demonstrate that daily supplementation with 1000 mcg of chromium as chromium picolinate, in combination with a common oral anti-diabetic medication, improves insulin sensitivity and glucose control...

Weight gain may increase risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women (press release)

9/11/2006 - Weight gain, particularly after menopause, is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in women, according to an article in the July 12 issue of JAMA. Background information in the article indicates that weight loss after menopause lowers...

High-Carbohydrate Diet and Weight Gain in Postmenopausal Women (press release)

8/28/2006 - In a clinical trial of over 48,000 post-menopausal women, a low-fat diet that includes increased consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is not associated with weight gain over an average of 7.5 years, according to a study in the January 4...

Just a few extra pounds heightens risk of early death

8/23/2006 - (NaturalNews) A recent study appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that even a small amount of excess weight can increase the risk of premature death. The study, which was funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), tracked...

Sugary drinks lead to weight gain, obesity, say researchers

8/9/2006 - (NaturalNews) A study published in Tuesday's issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that increased consumption of soft drinks and other sugary beverages over the last 40 years has significantly contributed to America's weight problem. Harvard...

Trans fat leads to weight gain even on same total calories, animal study shows (press release)

8/3/2006 - The "apple" body shape that increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease may be accelerated by eating trans fat such as partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, according to new animal research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. ...

Sleeping less linked to weight gain (press release)

6/29/2006 - Women who sleep 5 hours or less per night weigh more on average than those who sleep 7 hours, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 23rd. ...

Researchers determine the top 10 factors that contribute to obesity

6/27/2006 - (NaturalNews) Experts agree that poor diet and a lack of regular exercise are contributing to the obesity epidemic, but a study published today in the International Journal of Obesity found 10 other factors that exacerbated the problem. University...

How iodine accelerates weight loss by supporting the thyroid gland

6/25/2005 - If adjusting your diet and exercising more hasn't helped you reach a healthy body weight, you may have hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland. In addition to weight gain, other symptoms of hypothyroidism include a bad complexion, fatigue, forgetfulness,...

How to (not!) get fat in five easy steps

2/7/2005 - You may think it's strange to find a "How-To" article focusing on five easy steps for adding fat to your body. You might say that we already know how to do that: two thirds of the people in the United States are overweight and one third are considered...

Consumption of soft drinks and high-fructose corn syrup linked to obesity and diabetes

12/26/2004 - New research published in the United States that followed 50,000 U.S. nurses reveals those who drank just one serving of soda or fruit punch a day gained weight more quickly than those who drank less than one soda a month. Those who drank more also had...

How can I regain my appetite and gain some weight?

10/17/2004 - A reader asks: "I am a very thin person, and I don't have enough appetite to eat a whole meal. I just like to eat fruits, small things like chips and nuts. How can I regain my appetite and gain some weight?" The good news on this question is that...

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose may actually promote obesity and weight gain, says research

7/1/2004 - Groundbreaking new research published in the International Journal of Obesity reveals that artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose -- precisely the kinds of chemical sweeteners found in diet soft drinks or many low-carb food products -- may...

Stress causes you to overeat and gain weight

11/14/2003 11:37:29 PM - Stress and weight gain go hand in hand, says the current research. And now there's an explanation for why: stress causes the production of hormones that stimulate the endocrine system and typically lead to people consuming comfort foods to feel good....

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