TheMightyGiant added an entry about lose weight : So I weighed myself, I am standin at 160 pounds that makes me smile. Its a step on the right direction. My next gaol to be reached is 158 pounds. I started workin out recently, and man i’ve missed the burn XD

sunboy007 added an entry about lose weight : Today I didn”t exercise ,because of getting up late.Tonight,I must go to bed before 11 colock,and make proper arrangements for reading and writing.

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is taking the lead in gastroenterological innovation by conducting "Fostering Innovation and Technology in Digestive and Metabolic Diseases...

Depression raises stress hormone levels in adolescent boys and girls but may lead to obesity only in girls, according to researchers. Early treatment of depression could help reduce stress and control obesity - a major health issue. "This is the first time cortisol reactivity has been identified as a mediator between depressed mood and obesity in girls," said Elizabeth J...

The adverse affects of being overweight are not limited to physical function but also extend to neurological function, according to research in the latest issue of The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological and Medical Sciences (Volume 65A, Number 1). The publication presents a collection of ten articles highlighting new findings related to obesity in older persons...

Shannon Corr, 15, repeatedly visited GPs for over two months complaining of agonising pains in her right knee and shin that left her struggling to walk.

A study showed that users are unaware that cosmetics can be a magnet for germs.

Dr. Francesco Rubino, chief of gastrointestinal metabolic surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, is now enrolling overweight and mildly obese patients -- those with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 to 35 -- in a study of gastric bypass surgery aimed at reversing Type 2 diabetes...

sxc.hu: MeiTeng I'm pretty much against "detoxing," but I think the word itself may be evolving to take on a new meaning. The detox concept has certainly been around for a while, and (unfortunately) it doesn't seem to be going anywhere. According to the market research firm Mintel, in the last year there was a 108 percent increase in foods...

Many of the soups that shoppers have relied on to see them through the big freeze contain more than the daily recommended limit of salt in a single serving.

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARNA) announced that its New Drug Application (NDA) for lorcaserin, Arena's internally discovered and developed drug candidate for weight management, including weight loss and maintenance of weight loss, has been accepted for filing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

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Up to 1,200 people lost their lives needlessly because Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust put government targets and cost-cutting ahead of patient care, a report has found.

AaminahRaks added an entry about lose weight : So back last March when I weighed myself I was 191 lbs, I just weighed myself this morning and I am at 165 lbs!! Im really excited because I was stuck at 170 for quite a while. My size 11 pants fit really good (kind of loose around the waist now) and I can wear fitted shirts without feeling self conscious. I feel like I have more energy and it feels really good to have people tell me that they’ve noticed how much weight I’ve lost and they want to know what I’ve been doing. =)

Forum Post: I'm trying, folks, really I am. For the thousandth time, I suppose. I'm about 60 pounds overweight right now. But here's the true irony: I am in charge of revamping my company's wellness program. (Physician -- heal thyself!!) Some employers...

Filed under: Feast Your Eyes Photo: whitneyinchicago, Flickr Beyond trends, a cupcake is much more than a mini version of grander, more showy cousins -- we're talking to you, Lady Baltimore cake. It's sweet and self-contained and invites you to experiment with what sits on a cloud of buttercream or cream cheese frosting -- a raspberry, a curl of chocolate, a sculpture in marzipan. Cupcakes ask only that you use your imagination. For recipes for the cupcake and frosting above, blogger Whitney in Chicago was inspired by fellow bloggers Bella Eats and Love and Olive Oil to up the ante, taking their recipes one step further, one step fruitier, one step more pink, one step closer to her perfect bite. Get inspired yourself by other recipes for chocolate cupcakes and buttercream frosting . Become a member of the Slashfood Flickr pool to get a shot of having your photos featured in Feast Your Eyes.

Are you more tired lately? I can hear a resounding "YES" from a lot of you out there. Life these days seems to be more challenging than ever. Who wouldn't be tired if you work all day and care for your home, spouse, and children (and sometimes parents) all at the same time? Our state of mind and mood can also influence our energy levels and our energy levels can influence our mood. We need quality sleep to start us off. Then we need a balanced supply of nutrients and energy to fuel our day. Let's zero in on a few ways to fight fatigue with your fork and cup!

Filed under: Drinks , Spirits Photo: Highland Park Superior Scotch is always an indulgence, a spirit to sip and savor -- if only due to the golden elixir's premium price. Still, you could bathe in a bathtub full of 12-year-old Glenfiddich for what you'd pay for the latest limited-edition release from Scotland's Highland Park . The Scottish distillery has always produced impeccable spirits, such as its mouthwatering 18-year-old release, but you best corral your loose change if you want one of the approximately 1,550 bottles of 1968 that will be unveiled this spring. That's because the complexly rich Highland Park 1968 -- made from a blend of 40-year-old whiskies -- clocks in at a cool $3,999, or about the cost of a nice used car. We know, we know: We can sense your growing outrage. In the dark heart of a recession, how dare Highland Park release such a pricey spirit! Truth is, vintage Scotch has always demanded a price tag featuring lots and lots of zeros. For example, a rare bottle of 50-year-old Macallan sold for more than $17,000 last year. Decades of aging in wooden casks don't come cheap. And it's a rare opportunity to sip a spirit as old as you are. But here comes the crucial question: Is it worth it? Yup. If you're buying. What's the most you'd pay for booze? Tell us in the comments.

Filed under: Trends , Interviews , Features Photo: Coolhaus Natasha Case has worked in some of L.A.'s most prestigious architecture and design offices. She's also been a Walt Disney Imagineer. Fortunately for SoCal foodies, Natasha has traded in her drafting boards and graphing paper for baking sheets and ice-cream makers. She and her business partner, Freya Estreller, are the two "Principal Farchitects" for Coolhaus -- a pimped-out, find-us-on- Twitter truck that offers a variety of architecturally-inspired ice-cream sandwiches. Their menu is full of treats with names that are puns on terms from the world of design -- you can order the Frank Behry, strawberry ice cream pressed between two sugar cookies, for example. We caught up with Natasha to get the lowdown on Coolhaus and the future of Farchitecture. More from Natasha Case, Principal Farchitect of Coolhaus , after the jump. Continue reading Coolhaus - Ask a Shopkeeper

Filed under: Restaurants Photo: lucianvenutian, Flickr More than five dozen Mississippi hot tamales have been secreted away in the snows of northwest Alaska. The tamales from Solly's, a Vicksburg institution, were recently shipped to musher Mike Suprenant , who plans to participate in next week's 1,150-mile Iditarod race. Since it's impossible for a team of 16 huskies to efficiently drag the 2,000 pounds of food needed to keep them and their driver fed, organizers require racers to stow their supplies at food drops, reachable only by helicopters and sleds. Dogs typically feast on a fine-tuned chow of moose steak, lamb trimmings, chicken skin and seal oil, but mushers are free to eat whatever they choose. Jewel McCain, owner of Solly's, surmises her tamales' cayenne-driven spices and high fat content will help keep Suprenant warm. Continue reading Musher Plans to Munch on Hot Tamales