August 21, 2004

Women Ignoring Need for Exercise, Weight-Loss Surgery

"An examination of surveys taken over three years by the Gallup Poll shows women are less likely than men to engage in vigorous exercise." The finding could have serious implications for women's health.

"After a series of deaths related to weight-loss surgery, the Board of Registration in Medicine yesterday assigned its Patient Care Assessment Committee to oversee how hospitals implement new safety guidelines."

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