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		<title>Experts back weight-loss surgery for treatment of obese diabetes patients</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Ihla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The data is in. Weight-loss surgery, in combination with behavioral modifications, can be a &#8220;powerful tool&#8221; in the treatment of type 2 diabetes for obese patients. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Taskforce on Epidemiology and Prevention said as much in a position statement released recently. The taskforce substantiates evidence backing bariatric surgery as a cost-effective [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surgery weight-loss patient builds new relationship with food</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eydie Garcelon lost her best friend the day she had weight-loss surgery. The food. The junk food. Chips, candy and soda pop at one time brought her comfort, day or night, without judgment: all gone. &#8220;When I was happy, food was there to help me celebrate. If I was sad and woke up at three [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Overweight and Obesity: Health Consequences</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The primary concern of overweight and obesity is one of health and not appearance. PREMATURE DEATH An estimated 300,000 deaths per year may be attributable to obesity. The risk of death rises with increasing weight. Even moderate weight excess (10 to 20 pounds for a person of average height) increases the risk of death, particularly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obesity and link to cancer of concern to weight-loss center</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Ihla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Losing weight is about more than looking good in a new outfit; there are serious medical health risks associated with being overweight and obese. Being obese puts you at risk for serious conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis and sleep apnea. There is no secret to the fact that [...]]]></description>
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