New Study in Obesity Journal Finds Armband System Boosts Weight Loss Efforts
PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in Obesity, the official journal of the Obesity Society, shows that the combination of wearable body monitors and behavior support increased weight loss over behavior support alone by keeping consumers engaged in the program.

Creative Bioscience Named Top-Selling Natural Diet Formula Company by SPINS Topline Report
MURRAY, Utah, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Bioscience announced today it has been named the #1 top-selling maker of all-natural diet formulas in the 2011 SPINS Topline report, skyrocketing to a 31 percent market share in the company's first-ever appearance on the report.

New Patient Guidebook, "Live Healthier - Weight Loss Options for Treating Obesity," Now Offered by the American College of Physicians Foundation
CINCINNATI, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Health care professionals tend to underestimate a patient's willingness to discuss their weight and treatment options(1).  To help address this communication gap, the American College of Physicians Foundation has developed a Patient Centered Education guidebook and DVD called "Live Healthier – Weight Loss Options for Treating Obesity."  This tool was supported by funding from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., (EES), a leader in bariatric and metabolic surgical solutions.

The Weight Race Unleashes an Exciting New Spin on Weight Loss
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Weight loss is a common goal, and websites developed to assist individuals in their weight loss efforts have popped up since the Internet first became a household commodity.