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Obesity Worsens Asthma
Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds

Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems
Anxiety may prompt the children to eat unhealthy foods, study suggests

Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later
But parents shouldn't worry, researchers say

Brain ’Master Switch’ May Control Appetite, Fertility
Mouse study shows genetic link to signals telling body when it's full, safe to mate

Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says

Fat Cells in Obese People Are ’Sick’
More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says

Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux
Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say

Addiction Drug Causes Rapid Weight Loss in Rats
Findings offers hope of new treatments for severe obesity in humans

Bone Growth Protein Also Promotes ’Good’ Fat
Stimulation of brown globules helps burn calories, hints of new ways to treat obesity

Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado