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Something better than orlistat in preventing obesity or weight gain

By David Liu PHD Thursday April 26, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Many people already know that there is an antiobesity medication called orlistat.  This medication, indicated to
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This Trick May Force Your Body to Burn 400-500 Extra Calories/Day

Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 13 2012 Story at-a-glance Brown fat is a heat-generating type of fat that burnsenergy instead of storing it, acting more like muscle than fat Research has ...
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The Root Cause of Excess Flab Almost Everyone Ignores

Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 04 2012     Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at-a-glance A report by the non-profit U.S. PIRG called “Apples to Twinkies” reveals that every year, ...
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Would you stop eating out to lose weight? (PR)

Contact: Francesca Costanzojnebmedia@elsevier.com215-239-3249Elsevier Health Sciences  Would you stop eating out to lose weight? A study reveals that you don't have to Philadelphia, PA, January 10, 2012 – Going ...
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When overeating, calories, not protein, contribute to increase in body fat

Contact: Sarah Kellersarah.keller@pbrf.org225-763-3104JAMA and Archives Journals  When overeating, calories, not protein, contribute to increase in body fat CHICAGO – In a study conducted among 25 healthy individuals ...
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Taking dieting breaks helps weight loss

By Maria Cendejas Taking dieting breaks may help weight loss more effectively, according to a new study reported by abc4. The Genesis Prevention Center conducted the study ...
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10 Things You May Not Know About Your Weight (Opinion)

Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 17 2011  Story at-a-glance Your weight is not necessarily an accurate reflection of your health. For example, you may lose muscle and gain fat, ...
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This Group Shed 10 Pounds in 45 Days - by Ignoring Conventional Wisdom

Posted By Dr. Mercola    Uprising Radio interviews authors and researcherswho are suggesting some novel ways of losing weight.  Host Angelo Coppola talks with best-selling author Gary Taubes (Good Calories, ...
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Adult obesity rates may almost double in the U.S. by 2030

By David Liu, Ph.D. A new study in the the Aug 27, 2011 issue of the Lancet predicts that by 2030, 65 million more adults in ...
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Known as the "Deadliest Nutrient" - but There's No Meaningful Evidence

Posted By Dr. Mercola | August 20 2011    Total Video Length: 1:22:58Download Interview Transcript Visit the Mercola Video Library Gary Taubes is a science and health journalist, and author of several ...
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