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Genetic Variants Tied to Obesity (HealthDay) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 04:02 PM CST HealthDay - MONDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Certain people just may be destined to be obese, based on the discovery of six additional genetic variants tied to people with higher body mass index, a new study says.

Obesity-Related Hormone Tied to Psoriasis (HealthDay) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 04:02 PM CST HealthDay - MONDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- People with psoriasis have higher levels of the obesity-related hormone leptin than those without psoriasis, new research shows.

Study finds six new gene mutations linked to obesity (Reuters) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 10:27 AM CST Reuters - Researchers have identified at least six new gene mutations linked to obesity and said on Sunday they point to ways the brain and nervous system control eating and metabolism.

Gastric Bypass Success Sparks Debate (HealthDay) Posted: 14 Dec 2008 10:47 PM CST HealthDay - SUNDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Recent studies showing that gastric bypass surgery extends the lives of obese patients is forcing surgeons to make tough decisions about who should go under the knife and who shouldn't.

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