Mayor’s attempt to combat obesity comes up against industry, individual rights, opponents say By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) — New York City’s controversial proposal to regulate restaurant sales of large sugary drinks is coming to a head, with the city’s Board of Health scheduled to decide the measure’s fate on Thursday....

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Those under 6 years often gain 2 to 5 pounds, study finds WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) — Weight gain following a tonsillectomy is linked to children’s age, not the underlying diagnosis, according to a new study. Researchers from Johns Hopkins found that weight gain following tonsillectomy occurs most often in children 6 years old...

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Differences seen in how the pancreas responds to excess fat with insulin WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) — Hispanics are more likely to store fat in their pancreas, but less likely to be able to produce more insulin to compensate for this excess fat, putting them at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, a new...

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Sweets are OK, but only once-in-a-while (HealthDay News) — The occasional sweet treat is fine. But if your sweet tooth acts up daily, there are things you can do to help keep your cravings in check. The American Council on Exercise offers this advice: Eat lots of fiber to help you feel full, and include...

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Mayor’s attempt to combat obesity comes up against industry, individual rights, opponents say By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) — New York City’s controversial proposal to regulate restaurant sales of large sugary drinks is coming to a head, with the city’s Board of Health scheduled to decide the measure’s fate on Thursday....

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