Losing the weight is just the first step. Next comes shedding the heavy burden of a larger-than-life self-image. Even after dramatic weight loss, some are plagued by lingering  ”phantom fat.”

HealthDay – TUESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) — Obese women who have weight-loss
surgery may reduce their risk of developing cancer, but there appears to
be no such benefit for men, Swedish researchers report.

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Dealing with diabetes can be a tough pill to
swallow, and denial is common, the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
says. But ignoring doctor’s orders can have enormous health
consequences.

HealthDay – SUNDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) — The tragic death of actress
Natasha Richardson in March riveted people’s attention to the issue of
brain injury and raised important questions about what to do if this
happens to you or a loved one.

HealthDay – SUNDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) — Summertime brings pool
parties, lazy days at the beach and boating trips to the lake.

Does It Work: We test a gelatinous gizmo that’s designed to soothe aching feet.

Start exercising and you’ll become a round-the-clock, fat-burning machine, right? That’s long been a commonly held belief, but a new report finds that, sadly, it’s not very likely.

Reuters – U.S. regulators on Thursday listed two dozen drugs, including weight-loss medicines and sleep disorder pills, that it is at an early stage of reviewing for potential safety problems.

Reuters – Medical bills are behind more than 60 percent of U.S. personal bankruptcies, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday in a report they said demonstrates that healthcare reform is on the wrong track.