Reuters - Despite studies suggesting that birth control pills might not work as well in obese women, a new study suggests that they prevent pregnancy the same no matter what a woman weighs.
Reuters - Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen's experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is associated with
early puberty in young girls, according to a researcher who analyzed more
than 100 reports on the issue.
Reuters - For weight-loss surgery, "Centers of Excellence" may not be any safer than their undistinguished peers, a study of 25 Michigan hospitals suggests.
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- Weight-loss surgery, also known as
bariatric surgery, in the state of Michigan has a relatively low rate of
serious complications, a new study suggests.