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IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Technologies announces the first availability of the HydraSolve(TM) Lipoplasty System in Southern California, where Dr. Steven Teitelbaum at 1301 20th St #350 in Santa Monica www.drteitelbaum.com has incorporated the device into his exclusive practice for several months and says his patients have been "thrilled" with the results. HydraSolve(TM) is a novel liposuction device based on the same patented Tissue Liquefaction...

His work is included in a new book that delves into the complex issue. NEWARK, N.J., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rutgers Business School professor Jerome Williams is co-editor of a new book of research that explores the role communications play in the nation's troubling epidemic of childhood obesity. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/DC17537) Source: http://www.business.rutgers.edu/about-rbs/welcome The book, which contains the perspectives of more...

Dr. Chad Updike is a proud sponsor of the Tri-4-Schools series of races in the Madison, WI area. (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 AlignLife of Waunakee is proud to announce that it is a 2013 race series sponsor of the Tri-4-Schools children’s triathlon. Tri-4-Schools is a nonprofit organization that uses athletic events as a platform to get kids active and fight childhood obesity. Their events aim to teach children about setting and achieving goals, fitness, nutrition, sportsmanship and...

Diet Doc creates new hCG diets for patients with optimal nutritional content, providing balanced nutrition that may possibly offer relief from irritable bowel syndrome. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is commonly characterized by abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating and alteration of bowel habits, and is a difficult condition in which the bowels do not function as they should. The muscles of the colon may overreact to food, stress, exercise and hormones...

Diet Doc’s new improved diet plans allow patients to take control of their impulsive personality traits that cause overeating and help patients lose weight fast through new healthy eating habits. Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 When developing diet plans, many factors such as lifestyle preferences, age, gender and personality, are taken into consideration to help patients discover the best ways to lose weight fast. Researchers have previously determined that there is a clear connection...

Online Weight Loss Program Matches Members with Similar Goals and Lifestyles Designed to Improve Dieter Success. For a Limited Time Only, Users Receive a Free Lifetime Membership. Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 The founders of Dietmatch, Inc. announced today the launch of a customized online weight loss program that matches like-minded dieters in their weight-loss journeys within the appropriate Dietmatch group. The first social dieting network, Dietmatch.com offers personalized...

According to two May 7, 2013 ABC News reports (“Chris Christie Says Lap Band Surgery Is All About Family” and “Chris Christie Had Secret Weight Loss Surgery”), New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had a secret lap band surgery done for his health and his family. Dr. Atul Madan applauds Christie's initial weight loss of 30 pounds, and says that motivation for installing the LAP-BAND® is often about more than just weight loss. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 When...

Dr. Feiz's May patient ambassador wins by playing the long game against obesity LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It was long-term frustration that drove Andee Granados, Dr. Michael Feiz's May Patient Ambassador, to get lap band surgery in 2009, but things have been on a slow and steady upswing ever since and she has lost more than 120 pounds to date. Originally weighing in at 265 pounds on a petite 5'3" inch frame, she had made some short term improvement, but it seemed that...

Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online According to research published in Nutrition Journal, eating candy frequently may not be putting you at risk of obesity or heart disease. Researchers said they found that adults who consume candy at least every other day are no more likely to be overweight or have greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease than moderate consumers or even less frequent candy eaters. Having a sweet tooth is nearly as common as having two hands...

Peter Suciu for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as children are more likely to grow up to be obese adults, say researchers who conducted a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that close to 1 in 10 children and teenagers have been diagnosed with ADHD, and that boys are twice as likely to be diagnosed as girls. The long-term...