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51. By 2030, Obesity Rates Could Top 60% in 13 States
    

    Sept. 18, 2012 -- America's weight report card is in. The grades aren't good, and they're on a path to get much worse. Right now, 12 states have adult obesity rates above 30%, according to the report, "F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2012," issued jointly by Trust for America's H

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52. The Truth About Belly Fat
    

    Even if you have a rock-hard pack of abs, you still have belly fat. And how much flab you have around your middle has a big impact on your health. Here’s help getting a handle on your belly fat.   People store most of their fat in two ways – one you can see and one you can't. The fat you can see is

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53. Tiny Microgreens Packed With Nutrients
    

    Aug. 31, 2012 -- They may be tiny, but a new study shows trendy microgreens punch well above their weight when it comes to nutrition. Researchers found microgreens like red cabbage, cilantro, and radish contain up to 40 times higher levels of vital nutrients than their mature counterparts. Microgree

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54. Weight Loss Surgery Prevents Diabetes
    

    Aug. 22, 2012 -- Weight loss surgery reduced obese patients' 10-year risk of getting type 2 diabetes by 80%, Swedish researchers report. The study, begun in 1987, already has shown that weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, can improve blood sugar levels in obese patients. The study ha

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55. Yo-Yo Dieters Don’t Necessarily Lack Willpower
    

    Aug. 17, 2012 -- Even if the pounds you shed have crept back once again, you shouldn’t toss out your skinny jeans, new research suggests. A study of postmenopausal women found that yo-yo dieters are just as likely to stick with a diet and/or exercise program as those whose weight hasn’t bounced arou

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56. Hidden Sources of Gluten
    

    Going gluten-free? Gluten is not always obvious on food labels, so you'll need to get up to speed on gluten's many disguises. When Katie Falkenmeyer of Sherrill, N.Y., decided to go gluten-free, the learning curve in front of her was a little daunting. Figuring out which foods were really gluten-fre

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57. State Obesity Rankings: No Winners
    

    Aug. 13, 2012 -- At least 1 in 5 people is obese in every U.S. state, the CDC reported today. In the most obese states -- Mississippi and Louisiana -- more than 1 in 3 people is obese. But 10 other states are close behind, with more than 30% obesity among adults. The findings come from the CDC's ann

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58. Are You in Denial About Your Weight?
    

    Aug. 2, 2012 -- The next time one of your friends asks if he or she looks like they put on some weight, you may want to consider being honest with them -- even if the answer is yes. If so, you will be doing your part to help break through our collective denial about our tendency to gain weight. A ne

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59. Belviq, Qsymia: New Weight Loss Drugs Compared
    

    July 18, 2012 -- Two new prescription weight loss drugs, Belviq and Qsymia, now have the FDA's blessing. Which, if either, is for you? Both drugs help some people lose weight. Neither drug is for everyone. Yet the two drugs are quite different. Here's WebMD's FAQ comparing Qsymia to Belviq. Vivus Ph

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60. FDA Approves Diet Drug Qsymia
    

    July 17, 2012 -- For the second time in less than a month, the FDA has approved a new prescription weight loss drug. Qsymia, developed by California-based Vivus Inc., combines two already prescribed medications -- the stimulant phentermine and the anti-seizure drug Topamax (topiramate) -- in a contr

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