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Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk
Odds are 22 times higher for very overweight women, study finds

Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds
Researchers find fat-fighting properties in the lab and in mice

Diabetes Drug Byetta May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients
Combined diet, exercise and injection had best results in study

’Eco-Atkins’ Diet Sheds More Than Pounds
Study found subbing plant-based proteins for animal ones also lowered cholesterol

Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say
Lifestyle changes have been shown to lower odds, even for those at higher risk

Weight-Loss Surgery Simplified
In clinical trial, patients recover faster from new procedure

Experts Urge Less Weight Gain for Obese Women in Pregnancy
New guidelines suggest adding no more than 20 pounds

Americans Score Low on Healthy Lifestyle
Too many rely on drugs to fix what healthy living would cure, researcher says

Healthier Lifestyle Can Cut COPD Symptoms
Diet, exercise and smoking cessation counseling also proved cost-effective, study finds

Obese People Seem to Do Better With Heart Disease
Still, it's best to lose that excess weight, review says