Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) — Obese people who underwent surgery
that reduced the amount of food they could ingest not only lost weight,
they also lost some of their lower back pain, according to a new report.


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Vital Signs: Perceptions: Go Ahead, Put the Water Bottle Down

Drinking a lot of water is supposed to be healthy, but there is apparently little scientific support for the belief.


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Overweight warning: More than exercise needed (Reuters)

Participants take part in the 'Summer Solstice in Times Square Yoga-thon' in New York June 21, 2007. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)Reuters - Exercise will not cut the risk of heart
disease in those who are overweight unless they also slim down,
according to a study of thousands of U.S. women published on
Monday.



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