All Articles Tagged ‘Lap-Band’
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Jets coach Rex Ryan has always been as big as his boasts, but he might not have the stomach for it anymore.
In an effort to fight his obesity, Ryan underwent weight-loss surgery Saturday at NYU Medical Center, the Daily News has learned.
A scheduled lap-band procedure was performed on Ryan, team spokesman Bruce Speight said Saturday > Read More
Tags: celebrity sport's campaign, Lap-Band, New York Jets, obesity, Rex Ryan, sports endorsements
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Award-winning country music singer-songwriter and best-selling author Gretchen Wilson takes on the issue of obesity as the national spokesperson for “Country Bands Together” – an obesity health education campaign sponsored by Allergan, Inc., which launches today. The campaign aims to give families and friends inspiration and practical tips for speaking with loved ones who are > Read More
Tags: Allergan, celebrities and obesity, Country Bands Together, diabetes, effective drug, Gretchen Wilson, Lap-Band, musicians and obesity
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Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Until recently, “Guiding Light” actress Caitlin Van Zandt was among the millions of severely obese Americans who struggled with unsuccessful attempts to lose weight and keep it off long term. Now, through her role as spokesperson for the “Moment is Now. Here is the Truth.” obesity health education campaign, Caitlin will share for the first > Read More
Tags: Allergan, Caitlan Van Sandt, Celebrity Spokesperson, disease awareness campaign, Guiding Light, Lap-Band, obesity, RealAge.com
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