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What Does Your Fat Mean?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — People who have complained about having thunder thighs now have a reason to celebrate. New research says fat in the thighs is different from belly fat, and better! Medical Reporter...
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Health: Weight Watchers Makeover
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is usually tough on dieters. Now on this Monday after the festivities, one of the most popular weight loss plans is getting a makeover. 3 On Your...
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H.O.P.E. Fit Club
You heard Asa Cansler’s dramamtic weight loss story–she went from a size 16 to a size 4! If you would like to shed those pounds and get fit, contact Asa at http://www.asacansler.com and join her...
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Local Doctor Has No Problem With Pregant Women Wearing Spanx For Support
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The makers of Spanx, the undergarment that celebrities swear by to reduce the look of their waistlines on the red carpet, came out with a line for pregnant women. Is this such a...
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3 On Your Side: Cost Of Overweight Luggage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - With summer right around the corner, many people may choose to travel by plane on vacation which in turn requires purchasing a pricey airline ticket and dealing with expensive...
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A Startling Increase In Obesity
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - It seems that I am constantly bringing up the point that we have concerns about obesity in this country. The latest comes from a group called...
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Some Fat May Be Healthy
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Fat around the thighs and buttocks is considered unsightly by some but, according to several reports in the journal Nature and The...
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Health: Eating Disorder Awareness
By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – There’s a lot of buzz about eating disorders with the revelations this week that several celebrities have struggled with anorexia and bulimia. Experts say their...
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Gov. Christie: ‘I Am Not Answering Questions On Twinkies’
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he wasn’t about to take the bait: a question dealing with that quintessential junk food, Twinkies. So when asked Friday at a news conference...
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Stigall Show Log 2.7.13
5:42 Dick Yuengling responded to the city’s claims that he owes Philadelphia over $6 million. LISTEN TO HIS INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS YESTERDAY HERE 6:10 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is now fielding...
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Health: Mixed-Weight Couples
By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Are you in a mixed marriage when it comes to weight? It’s when one person is heavy, and the other isn’t. If so, the weight difference could be causing some...
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Studying Anorexia Nervosa
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - When you look at it closely, the numbers are quite concerning. Anorexia nervosa affects more than 1 out of every hundred women with teens and...
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Governor Chris Christie Raps Rival Over Apparent Dig At Weight
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is criticizing his Democratic opponent for what he says was a mocking reference to his weight. A clip posted on YouTube shows Sen. Barbara Buono...
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The Common Sense Diet
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - I am often asked about common sense steps to help us eat the healthiest diets. We know that a diet high in saturated and trans fats can lead...
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Fight Against Childhood Obesity Making Strides
By John Ostapkovich PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A plan to fight childhood obesity may be making some inroads, thanks to a companies that package food and consumers who buy it. No one is declaring victory over...
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Yes, You Can Be Too Thin
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - It is well known that obesity is linked to heart disease but what about being too thin? You might be surprised that research has found that...
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Treating Osteoarthritis
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Cartilage actually acts like a cushioning surface in the body and, when it’s damaged, a person can actually have areas of a joint where bone...
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Exposure To Natural Light May Influence Body Weight
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - You want to keep the pounds off – get more exposure to natural light. That is the word from a Northwestern University study. Twenty minutes...
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Parents Of Young Children Are Heavier Than Non-Parents
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Are you a parent and struggling with weight loss? Well, University of Minnesota researchers say you have someone to blame. Researchers found...
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Study: Stress, High-fat Meals Combine For Added Pounds
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – We all know too much stress can be bad for your health, but it can also be bad for your waistline. A new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry suggests that a...
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Video: LeSean McCoy Throws 45-Pound Plate Really, Really Far
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Before the Philadelphia Eagles opened their preseason on Friday night with a meaningless 34-28 loss to the Chicago Bears, their star running back and reigning NFL rushing champ was...
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The 5 Best Steps To Prevent Heart Disease
By Dr. Brian McDonough PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There are many topics that doctors debate in medicine, and many different studies can have all sorts of implications. However, certain things remain...
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USDA Report: Americans Are Eating Healthier
WASHINGTON, DC (CBS) – Americans are eating healthier, according to new research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to the report, “Changes in Eating Patterns and Diet Quality Among...
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Obese Teens More Likely To Develop Colorectal Cancer
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Obesity is a growing problem in young adults and now there is a report that suggests that obese teenagers are at greater risk for colorectal...
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Study: Some States Are Fatter Than We Thought
NEW ORLEANS (CBS) – Obesity is a big problem, but it turns out rates might be even higher than previously thought. According to CBS News, new research looked at doctors’ measurements of height and...
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Obese Teens Risk Premature Death
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - We know that obesity is a major health issue in this country and throughout the world. Make no mistake, the price of obesity can be very...
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Increased Waistline Means Increased Risk
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – This is the perfect time of year to begin a reasonable weight loss program. You have plenty of time before summer and it allows you to take...
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Food Trust Having Positive Impact On Childhood Obesity
By Dr. Marciene Mattleman PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia has the highest rate of childhood obesity and highest rate of poverty of the nation’s largest cities. However, according to the Robert Wood...
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Blueberries May Fight Belly Fat – And More
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Want to fight belly fat – eat some blueberries. That is according to scientists from Michigan. Research found there is a high level of...
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Avoid Stroke By Practicing 5 Healthy Behaviors
KYW Medical Reports Sponsored By Independence Blue Cross By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – One of the most devastating impacts of poor diet, lack of exercise and years of...
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Hormonal Changes In Menopause Can Lead To Weight Gain
KYW Medical Reports Sponsored By Independence Blue Cross By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is no doubt that it is tougher to achieve a healthy weight during menopause....
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That College Degree May Come With Some Weight Gain, Study Finds
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – We’ve all heard of the dreaded ‘freshman 15,’ and now researchers are saying that college degree may come with some extra pounds. The study focused on the weight trajectory of...
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Study: Holiday Weight Gain Sticks Around Until Summer Months
Researchers say while up to half of holiday weight gain is lost shortly after the holidays, half of the weight gain remains for over six months.
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Study: Fewer Americans Trying To Lose Weight
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)–We all know the importance of a healthy lifestyle and the challenges that come with it: from maintaining our diet to staying active. “Everyone has good intentions, but it requires a...
View ArticleStudy: Weight Gain Is Contagious
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There are many factors that impact our weight or BMI: diet, exercise, genetics. But, what about geography? A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests fatness may spread...
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