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Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty
Study finds those given injections of ghrelin showed activity in brain's reward centers

Disordered Eating Is Widespread Among U.S. Women
75% say they behave abnormally around food, survey finds

’Freshman 15’ Theory Takes a Pounding
Research shows weight gain during first year at college far less than thought

Obesity Drug Shows Mixed Success Against Atherosclerosis
Hope is that Acomplia might help fight coronary disease

You May Be the Key to Cancer Prevention
Up to half of cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes, experts say

Starved for Sleep? Watch Your Waistline
Not enough slumber can contribute to weight gain, experts say

Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients
Study focused on locally advanced breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer

Personal Contact Helps Maintain Weight Loss
Interactive Web sites may also help, at least for a while, study finds

Gastric Lap-Band Surgery Can Send Diabetes Into Remission
It helps patients shed more pounds than dieting and exercise do, study shows

Putting on Pedometer Helps Walkers Shed Pounds
The device helps them set, meet goals, study suggests