Anti-obesity compound found in brown seaweed
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NEW YORK  - Studies in animals suggest that   brown seaweed, also known as wakame -- commonly used to flavor   Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that promotes   weight loss. The compound, called fucoxanthin, also has   anti-diabetes effects.
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Chemical flame retardants found in foam furniture, carpeting, microwaves and computers might play a role in rat obesity, says a U.S. study.   Flame retardants, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, produced since the 1960s retard the combustibility of many products.
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Researchers have found a compound in the blueberry that lowers cholesterol just as effectively as commercial drugs, with the added advantage of fewer side effects, according to a new study by the US Department of Agriculture.
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TUESDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDayNews) -- The biggest trial to date on an experimental obesity drug shows the pill is both safe and effective, researchers say.
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NEW YORK  - The prescription weight-loss  drug orlistat helps obese adults shed pounds and lower their  cholesterol levels -- including those with diabetes or other  risk factors for heart disease, according to a research review.
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A new treatment for the age-old scourge of cholera and perhaps a whole new type of antibiotic medicine may emerge from chemicals discovered in an Australian seaweed, new research results suggest.
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NEW YORK  - Treatment with pramlintide, which is approved in the US for lowering blood sugar in people with diabetes, leads to progressive weight loss in obese subjects, according to researchers.
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A well known anti-cancer agent in certain vegetables has just had its reputation enhanced. The compound, in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, has been found to be effective in disrupting late stages of cell growth in breast cancer.
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A drug that helps people quit smoking also helps them prevent the excess weight gain that often plagues ex-smokers, according to research released at the North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) Annual Scientific Meeting.
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A new study suggests that the compound still represents a significant health risk for the whales.
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Taiwan researchers said Thursday they have successfully tested 10 new sugar-fat compounds they believe will inhibit cancer growth while prolonging patients&#39; survival time with limited side effects.
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FRIDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- A mislabeled over-the-counter product described as a dietary supplement appears to have contributed to the development of aggressive prostate cancer in two men, researchers report.
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An Australian company announced they have a pill that takes care of your bulge, and they said it is free of side effects. The company Metabolic Pharmaceuticals said the drug works by burning fat.
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The first non-prescription drug to treat obesity in American adults was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Nov. 9, 2004 (New Orleans) -- The experimental diet drug Accomplia not only takes off weight and reduces waist size, it also has staying power.
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THURSDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new study provides more evidence that dopamine -- a brain chemical associated with reward, pleasure, movement and motivation -- plays a role in obesity.
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NEW YORK  - A drug approved for the treatment of arthritis may have a role in reducing the risk of diabetes and heart trouble developing in young obese individuals, Harvard researchers report.