Weight Watchers World - News you can use

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Too much fruit can make you fat!

All that fructose doesn't make you feel full and drives you to pile on more calories

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Wanna lose it? Drink a glass of wine a day

Women who drink moderate amounts tend to put on fewer inches around their waistlines compared to teetotalers

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Obesity may lower sperm counts

Argentinian researchers find obese men have low concentration of semen enzyme, hence poor sperm quality

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It's the little things that make a big difference

Almost two thirds of men and women are still not eating the recommended amount of five fruits and vegetables a day, while four out of 10 never cook fish - despite knowing it can help protect our hearts

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Obesity operations are not for the young

A gastric band isn't a quick fix and won't work unless the patient follows strict dietary restrictions afterwards - hard for adults, let alone teens

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Anorexics have fatty bones!

American researchers find high levels of fat stored in bone marrow of people suffering from the eating disorder

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Obesity's next casualty: vaccine needles

New study shows how the length of the needle for the hepatitis B vaccine affects immunity

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The rise of retro dieting

The Mayo Clinic diet, a hit in the 70s, is making a comeback - it's now top of the prestigious New York Times bestseller list. Here are some other old-fashioned eating plans that still help you shift pounds

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I lost six stone and changed my life for ever

When Sonya McWilliams wanted to move home, she never thought her size would stand in her way. But she was shocked to discover being nearly 16st could mean she couldn't afford her new mortgage

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Greater waist-size can make kids snore more

For children who have trouble breathing during sleep, gaining weight around the middle may make things worse, a new study shows

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