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...probably don't need a scientific study to tell you there's no such thing as a magic weight-loss pill. But a paper published today on BMJ.com shows exactly that: Taking federally approved anti-obesity medications, such as Xenical and Acomplia, leads only to modest weight loss - an extra 6 lbs. to 10 lbs. (2.7 kg to 4.7 kg) a year - and it's not likely to radically trim down bulging waistlines. "People have to understand it's very difficult to lose weight," says lead author Raj Padwal, an assistant professor at the University of Alberta...
...Despite the inconsistency on defense and trouble on the boards in the first half, Harvard iced its home opener on the strength of Hallion’s play and seven straight free throws to end the game.“It’s a little bit of a weight lifted off our shoulders,” said Hallion of the team’s first win. “But we’re not satisfied with one.”Delaney-Smith, however, was encouraged by the squad’s victory, especially because Harvard went winless...
...conquest against the Aborigines, systematically denied them any access to the culture of politics right from the moment of settlement in 1788. Aborigines weren't mentioned in the Australian constitution when it took force in 1901. Not until 1962 were they given federal voting rights. The historical weight of discrimination against them is crushing...
...backstroke with a time of 2:08.61. Kaufmann came in first in the 200 butterfly in 2:08.61 and won the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:11.66. Freshman Katherine Pickard also contributed, claiming first in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:03.72. Upperclassman also pulled their weight in the team’s victory. Capturing the most first-place finishes of the day for Harvard was senior Jaclyn Pangilinan. Pangilinan won the 100 and 200 breaststrokes and teamed up with seniors Hart, Meaghan Colling, and freshman Katy Hinkle to win the 200-yard medley relay. Hinkle grabbed...
...sixth week Manuel, too, was nervous about his knee. He looked a little thinner, a little pale. Nerves? I asked about it. He said he had lost some weight - but he had been trying to. He added in a mumble, "maybe it's just water weight...