Gov't May Change Medicare Rules for Obesity

Gov't May Change Medicare Rules for Obesity
ABC News - Nov 23 11:12 PM
Gov't May Expand Coverage of Weight-Loss Surgery for Disabled, Eliminate It for ElderlySave to My Web

Novo Nordisk: Diabetes drug shows promise
Reuters - Nov 25 7:58 AM
"The impressive clinical data for liraglutide holds great promise for improving the treatment of type 2 diabetes; simultaneous glucose control and weight loss in the absence of hypoglycaemic events," Novo Nordisk chief science officer Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen said in a statement. Save to My Web

NBC orders 'The Biggest Loser 3,' spin-off series may air in early 2006
Reality TV World - Nov 23 9:23 AM
NBC announced today that it has renewed The Biggest Loser , its hit weight-loss reality series, for a third season.Save to My Web

Pushing weight around
Austin American-Statesman - Nov 24 6:45 PM
SAN MARCOS Earlier in the season after one of Texas State's seven home wins, Fred Evans and Travis Upshaw, the combined 650-pound bulwark of the nation's ninth-ranked defense, sat down at the far end of the table from their teammates for postgame interviews.Save to My Web

Physician sells benefits of weight-loss balloon
CBC News - Nov 23 9:32 AM
A doctor in Montreal has introduced a balloon device to help people who are obese to lose weight temporarily. The procedure has its detractors as well as advocates.Save to My Web

Wide Field Looks to Trim Weight
TheStreet.com - Nov 25 4:40 AM
Medtronic and Nastech are among a host of players aiming to cut obesity rates.Save to My Web