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Weight Loss Therapy May Improve Heart Health Markers
Posted Tue, Jul 03, 2007, 9:49 am PDT
The results of a study suggest that sibutramine might be an option for obese people with stable heart disease who fail to lose enough weight with…
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Obesity: Are You Confused? I Am!
Posted Tue, Oct 24, 2006, 4:58 pm PDT
Excessive weight is a ticket for a heart attack, diabetes, and a shorter life.
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It's not Your Weight, It's Your Waist
Posted Tue, Jul 18, 2006, 2:13 pm PDT
Many studies have found that the risks for cardiovascular disease and diabetes are more closely related to the amount of fat within the abdomen than…
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Keeping Your Children Lean, Part 2
Posted Fri, Jun 30, 2006, 10:31 am PDT
Childhood obesity is a frightening epidemic associated with risk factors for the later development of coronary artery disease. Here's what you can do…
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Keeping Your Children Lean, Part 1
Posted Tue, Jun 27, 2006, 2:31 pm PDT
Obesity in teenagers is a risk factor for a number of conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and…
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Is Obesity Alone a Risk Factor for Heart Disease?
Posted Mon, Nov 28, 2005, 3:42 pm PST
It's a fact that people who are overweight or obese are more likely to have heart attacks and strokes. What isn't clear is whether their greater risk…
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Metabolic Syndrome and Coronary Artery Disease
Posted Fri, Jul 15, 2005, 4:29 pm PDT
Nearly half the men and women over age 50 in the U.S. have metabolic syndrome with its associated insulin resistance and increased risk for type 2…
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What Is the Metabolic Syndrome?
Posted Thu, Sep 29, 2005, 12:32 pm PDT
The epidemic of obesity in the Western world has increased the prevalence of a constellation of findings usually called the metabolic syndrome. People…
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I'm Dr. Simeon Margolis, a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Together let's explore how to take better care of your heart so you can fully enjoy the life you want to lead.