Damien Oliver's positive drug test Nov 24, 2009
Ephedrine, which can speed up the body's metabolism, is commonly found in weight loss pills. In riding Eagle Falls to victory on October 31, Oliver rode at 00004000 54. (The Age, Australia)
Retail group warns sites could sell tainted goods Nov 4, 2009
Also on the list are Advil, Alli weight loss pills and Benadryl, high-end liquor, cigarettes, Red Bull energy drinks, Braun electric razors, Blu-ray movies and players, and Dyson vacuums. The full list is available at: www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
NRF: Stolen goods being sold online Nov 4, 2009
Five items were recently added to the list -- Alli weight loss pills, Bumble and Bumble, Gillette Fusion Razors and replacement cartridges, Matrix and Pureology ... Alli weight loss pills. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Scrubbing Up Sep 9, 2009
Aggressive advertising campaigns and stories on "wonder" weight loss pills in magazines can tempt people to bypass their GP or pharmacist. We are even seeing unscrupulous operators preying on fears over swine flu, targeting the vulnerable and insecure with fake Tamiflu. (BBC News -- Health)
Laser Stop Smoking and Laser Weight Loss Aug 3, 2009
Top 20 weight loss pills reviewed. Lose 30 pounds in 30 days. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Trend of Dietary Supplements Jun 26, 2009
Lately, the newest fad in weight management has been the increase in dietary supplements and weight loss pills. Nevertheless, there has been a mixed reception by the medical community about their effectiveness, and safety. (Suite101.com)
Tests show many supplements have quality problems Jun 6, 2009
In December, the FDA expanded warnings about dozens of brands of weight loss pills that contained prescription drugs not disclosed on labels. DRUG INTERACTIONS. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Oregon meth dealer gets 10 years in prison Jun 2, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Monday, June 1, 2009 6:38 PM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Williams Kherkher Investigates Hydroxycut Recall May 2, 2009
Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 2, 2009 -- Hydroxycut, a very popular series of supplementary weight loss pills and powders, has been pulled from the market by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The popular brand of diet aids, which has been marketed as an all-natural way to lose weight and tone muscles, has been linked to severe liver damage and related health problems. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dangers of Ephedra Apr 7, 2009
Before May 2004 many types of weight loss pills contained a mixture of ephedra and caffeine. Individuals hoping to lose weight fast would consume ephedra in an attempt to shed pounds without realizing the potentially harmful effects of the herb. (Suite101.com)
FDA Cracks Down On Tainted Weight Loss Pills Apr 3, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA)-- Michael Levy is the FDA's Director of New Drugs and Labeling Compliance. (W-USA News, DC)
Genetic Causes of Obesity Mar 17, 2009
Weight Loss Pills Could Target Genes. A high-fat diet coupled with predisposed genetics can cause people to be over-weight. (Suite101.com)
Weight Loss and Why Diets Don't Wor... Feb 16, 2009
So if you are attempting a diet, don't expect the weight loss to last because long after your weight loss guru goes home or your miracle weight loss pills have run out, you may not have the right amount of education to keep the weight off yourself. Make a point of doing some research and learn about your body. (Suite101.com)
Diet Pills from Brazil Pose Health Risks Feb 7, 2009
Banned amphetamine-based weight loss pills are easily available via the Internet and are being illicitly imported into the United States, warns the report's author, Massachusetts-based internist Dr. Pieter A. Cohen from Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge and Harvard Medical School, Boston. Cohen became concerned about the pills' use when he noticed that many patients were experiencing unexplained chest pain and other symptoms, a statement from Cambridge Alliance explains. (MEDLINEplus)
