Obesity-Induced Brain Changes May Be Reason Weight Control Is So Hard

This finding appears to explain why it is so difficult to keep weight off after losing it. I believe that if we can figure out exactly what happens, we may be able to develop an effective drug to help keep weight off.

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Controversy over ‘inhaled caffeine’ grows as as Sen. Schumer calls for FDA probe - The Washington Post

I do agree that the Government plays a role in protecting the health of the citizens. However I think this is an example of a situation where the Government may be overstepping. It appears a company has created a powder form of no-doz that gets absorbed in the mouth and sinus. Yeah, it might not be all that healthy! But neither is multiple cups of coffee! As soon as someone comes up with something new, it appears that the anti-recreational drug groups start to fight it.

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Naked Mole-Rats Offer Clues to Living Longer: Scientific American

This article in Scientific American about the Naked Mole Rates does hint at the value of calorie-reduced diet in keeping insulin low.
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Child Bodybuilding: How Jacked Is Your Kid? - Businessweek

This appears to be rather extreme, but I think it is probably healthy for the kids, and it does teach discipline.

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Tantrum Tamer: New Ways Parents Can Stop Bad Behavior - WSJ.com

Here's a link to the latest thinking about how to handle discipline for kids having tantrums. It seems like a logical approach, with straight-forward rules to follow. It seems almost the same as the guidelines we've understood--with just a few subtle, well thought-out changes.

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Drug Shows Promise in Fighting Obesity - WSJ.com

This drug could be excellent! However there could be serious side effects.
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We need to watch Ablaris to see if they ever go public.Ablaris is now a subsidiary of Arrowhead Research   If the drug is successful, it could be worth billions!  Here's a link to their web site: http://www.arrowres.com/

Scientist Examines Possible Link Between Antibiotics and Obesity - NYTimes.com

Here is another study, (article found by our son, Sean) that points toward the bacteria in our gut could be contributing to our obesity epidemic.

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I'm glad we are continuing studies of this. I suspect we may make a lot more interesting medical discoveries during the studies.