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Feature: Turkey fighting obesity, a worrying "epidemic"

Huseyin had a gastric bypass operation eight months ago in Istanbul. He is now trying hard to stick to a strict diet which is not easy when he used to have up to 10 soft drinks a day and snacks when he felt depressed. “I had a sedentary life, that's for sure, I didn't bother to exercise because there are many …
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Breakthrough obesity jab that mimics gastric band helps patients lose one stone every month

A new hormone jab that mimics the gastric band has been hailed the “most … five years a monthly injection could be as effective as bariatric surgery.
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Hypoglycemia after Gastric Bypass Surgery: Current Concepts and Controversies

AbstractContext. Hypoglycemia occurring after bariatric and other forms of upper gastrointestinal surgery is increasingly encountered by clinical endocrinologi.
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Weight Loss – The Concept Of Food Volumization

When you are on a fat loss plan, one concept you should keep in mind is that of food volumizing. This refers to how much food you can eat at a given calorie level. Consider it “food density” so to speak. How much food is going to be permitted without going over your calorie target? This is a critical concept to consider because eating a lower calorie intake is what is necessary for fat loss to occur, and you need to get control over your hunger. If you are planning to eat say 1200 calories per day, and you choose to go for a fast food gourmet burger, fries, and large soda, there is a good chance that is all you will be “allowed” to eat for the entire day.See all stories on this topic

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EndObetes Wins â??Best in Showâ? at 1st Pitch Life Science Competition

The safe, durable implant will mimic a gastric bypass surgical procedure, with a less invasive endoscopic approach. The company believes that this will fill the tremendous gap between pharmacological treatment and a full surgical approach, which comes with inherent risks. “The format of this 1st Pitch …
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Weight loss surgery causes decline of bone mass, strength: Study

Skeletal changes after surgery appear early and continue even after weight loss plateaus and weight stabilizes. Nutritional factors, mechanical unloading, hormonal factors, and changes in body composition and bone marrow fat may contribute to poor bone health. Most studies have examined the …
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Woman who spent £190K to look like a CARICATURE leaves Holly Willoughby grasping her own …
The businesswoman funded her cosmetic procedures by opening her own hair salon and then a gym, but has shed more than 13 stone thanks to an NHS-funded gastric bypass surgery. She had the procedure last year because her 24 stone weight made plastic surgeons hesitant to operate on her, and …
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Paula Bennett reveals why she needed a gastric bypass

The National deputy leader underwent a gastric bypass ahead of last year's election, after years of mulling over it. Paula Bennett gets gastric bypass · Paula … A gastric bypass shrinks the size of the stomach, making patients feel full quicker so they eat less. The surgery is publicly funded for eligible …
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How people fitted with gastric bands are turning to drink and drugs after surgery because they can't …

People fitted with gastric bands to help them lose weight are turning to drink and drugs after surgery as they struggle to cope with not being able to eat, according to research. One psychologist in the study said 'on the surface of things' it looked like one patient had 'done amazingly' due to her weight …
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How to Lose Thigh Fat at Home in a Week

On the list of contributing factors to cardiovascular disease is being overweight. Some experts have suggested that excess weight is always risky. It is not only an apparent concern for women but also men too. To lose thigh fat, you should devise an idea and strictly stay with it.See all stories on this topic