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Losing It In Louisiana

By Valentina Wilson

Story Published: Aug 21, 2008 at 11:50 AM CST

Story Updated: Nov 11, 2008 at 8:32 PM CST


Price Tag on Obesity?

We all know about the cost of obesity when it comes to shortening lives, but can you put a price tag on it, too? Watch the Video


Obese Kids at Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

There's a frightening new finding about overweight children and teens.  A significant number of them may need liver transplants later in life. Watch the Video

New, Less Invasive Weight-loss Option

The toga procedure is one of the least invasive procedures. A flexible device is passed through the mouth and down to the stomach. It staples part of the stomach together to create a small pouch. Watch the Video


Patients Getting More than One Weight Loss Surgery

More than 200,000 people in the US had weight loss surgery last year and experts say an estimated 10 to 15% could benefit from revisional surgery down the road.
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Why are Kids in Louisiana too Obese?

36 Percent of children in Louisiana are considered overweight or obese, while the national average is 31 percent. Watch the Video

Is Obesity Contagious?

One Doctor Says It Can Be. That's Why He's Working On A Vaccine To Prevent Obesity.

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Could a virus could make you fat?

While many people fight the battle of the bulge in the gym, Pennington Researcher, Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar, is waging war in the lab. Dr. Dhurandhar is gathering evidence an adenovirus known as AD-36 may be the culprit that leads to obesity. Watch the Video
   
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