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Intestinal 'Sleeve' Mimics Effects of Gastric Bypass (HealthDay)

Posted: 04 Dec 2008 04:01 PM CST

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Lining the upper small intestine with an impermeable sleeve may be as effective as invasive gastric bypass surgery to help people lose weight and avoid diabetes, a new report says.

Exercise Eases Obesity and Anger in Kids (HealthDay)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 10:47 PM CST

A group of young men exercise during training in Pokhara November 30, 2008. More than 20 thousand young Nepalis compete every year to be selected for the British Gurkha regiment where only 300 will be recruited. The training includes rigorous fitness exercises such as carrying heavy loads up and down a road. Picture taken November 30, 2008.  REUTERS/Gopal Chitrakar (NEPAL)HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Overweight kids may be able to work out their anger with exercise, a new report finds.


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