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Weight: Misc.

To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say

Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later
Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds

Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery
Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds

Soda Taxes Not Making a Dent in U.S. Waistlines
Small increases in cost for sugary drinks haven't slowed obesity epidemic, study finds

Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women
Ability to have children is important to many who undergo weight-reduction surgery, study finds

Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk
Acting before kids gain more improves outcomes, study shows

Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies’ Heart Problems
Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows

Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future
Extra weight cuts chances for long, healthy life by nearly 80%, study finds

When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve
10 percent weight loss increases remission odds, but any amount helps, experts say

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