January 6, 2009

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Best Health News of 2008

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FDA Warns About Diet Pills

With the holiday season in full swing, the holiday weight gain may be on people's minds... Read More
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Researchers Report Progress in Fight Against Fat

TUESDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers are reporting in two new studies that they seem to be moving closer to the holy grail of new treatments for obesity. In one study, scientists managed to coax the brains of obese mice to process a hormone called leptin that helps control appetite. "It's very exciting, because leptin was being talked about as a dead end, that it will never ...
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Saint John's Health Center

Since its founding in 1942 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Saint John's Health Center has been providing the patients and families of Santa Monica, West Los Angeles and ocean communities with compassionate, advanced medical care. Saint John's provides a wide spectrum of treatment and diagnostic services with ...

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