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)
Quick Weight Loss Mar 24, 2008
The results from weight loss pills are not permanent. Use diet pills to kick start your weight loss, build your motivation and increase your self-esteem, but rely on healthy habits to permanently lose weight and maintain your weight loss. (Suite101.com)
Emergency Contraception Case Lands in Illinois Supreme Court Mar 20, 2008
or nodoz and weight loss pills. Pharmacists who dispense drugs according to their own religious dogmas are similar to other fanatical outfits which choose not to dispense certain items/books/etc. (Wall Street Journal)
Getting the skinny for 08 Jan 1, 2008
For example, Dr. Sahasranam suggests that a woman who is 5'4" should consume from 1300 to 1400 calories per day, if they want to reach their recommended weight of 130 to 140 pounds.He says the calorie cutter may at first feel sluggish, but will eventually feel and look healthier if they stick with it. To aid in caloric cut, Dr. Sahasranam says to eat slowly and drink plenty of water between bites, as this allows the body time to send a signal to the brain that it is full. Debbie Raber works out... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Long-term pharmacotherapy for obesity and overweight: updated meta-analysis Nov 17, 2007
They also found that patients taking the weight loss pills were significantly more likely to achieve 5 10% weight loss, compared to those who took the placebo. The health benefits associated with taking the drugs varied. (EurekAlert!)
Fat pills give modest weight loss Nov 16, 2007
Patients taking the weight loss pills were significantly more likely to achieve 5%-10% weight loss, compared to those who took a dummy drug, however. But is was unclear whether the weight loss achieved was enough to have big health and survival benefits. (BBC News -- Health)
Performance Fitness opening soon in Waukee Sep 7, 2007
Amazing weight loss pills, "Fitness Made Simple," fad based diet plans and workout plans. Everywhere you turn, the media is overloaded with numerous easy weight loss and workout methods, all claiming to be quick, easy and convenient for the fast-paced lives of Americans today. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Hoodia is the Real Deal Say Leading Experts Aug 30, 2007
Hoodia has seen a recent surge in popularity as television shows like "60 Minutes" have featured the non-stimulant weight loss pills in investigative reports. The reports and research are all pointing to Hoodia as being an all-natural, non-stimulant and safe product that is helping many people to lose the weight. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Obesity caused by combination of stress and high fat diet - study Jul 4, 2007
Forget about diets and controversial weight loss pills. Research by Georgetown University Medical Center suggests the worldwide obesity epidemic may not be caused by unhealthy diets or junk food with high fat and high sugar. (Food Consumer)
The Downside of Weight Loss Pills Jun 18, 2007
How weight loss pills increase unhealthy behaviors. Marketing professors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Wharton School of Business found that who take prescription or over-the-counter weight loss pills become more likely to eat junk food and exercise less ... It's different than the typical "lose 25 pounds and look gorgeous overnight!" advertisements surrounding many weight loss pills. (Suite101.com)
Is Losing Weight Worth Harboring Suicidal Tendencies? Jun 13, 2007
However experts have cautioned that weight loss pills are no magic bullets ... Inability to lose weight is forcing people to turn to weight loss pills in order to trim down. (News Locale)
Tight US controls on hoodia imports endanger growers Jun 3, 2007
"America has always been our biggest trade partner as the product is mainly used for making weight loss pills.". Growers have been losing income since February, when tight controls put in place by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) effectively halted imports of the plant into the US. South Africa's R120 million-a-year hoodia export industry is in limbo until the probe is concluded. (Business Report, South Africa)
Study: Tide of spam continues unabated; people don't care as much May 26, 2007
That sounds pretty low (and it has fallen from seven percent back in 2003), but it still amazes me to realize that four out of every hundred people I pass in the street might well be going home to their computers and ordering "male enhancement" products, weight loss pills, and dodgy mortgage products. Even as spam's effectiveness drops, the amount of spam continues its slow climb. (Ars Technica)
New diet pill works -- but beware May 24, 2007
Follow the directions on the new over-the-counter weight loss pills and you should be able to trade in your size 36 pants for 34's in no time. Or get that dress size down from a 10 to an 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
BIO: Troubled Life of Reality Star Feb 9, 2007
In October 2003, Anna Nicole became the spokeswoman for TrimSpa weight loss pills, coining the phrase, TrimSpa, baby. She lost almost 80 lbs. (Fox News)
FDA Approves Over The Counter Weight Loss Pills Feb 8, 2007
Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News. Main Category: Article Date: 08 Feb 2007 - 0:00 PST. (Medical News Today)
Is Milk Good For You? Jan 27, 2007
So given the popularity of this topic, weight loss pills, weight loss programs, and weight loss studies abound. They are big attention grabbers both in the industry and in the media. (Fox News)
In Our View: Miracle in a Bottle Makers of weight-loss pills nailed for false advertising Jan 7, 2007
Case in point: Weight loss pills. They are advertised on radio and TV, in magazines and newspapers and via e-mail. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
FTC fines marketers of weight loss pills Jan 5, 2007
Last Updated: Jan 4, 2007 - 8:27:23 AM. For Release: January 4, 2007. (Food Consumer)
Weight-Loss Marketers Fined For False Ads Jan 5, 2007
FTC Commissioner Deborah Platt Majoras,on ads for weight loss pillsWHAT DO YOU THINK. (CBS/AP) The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday fined the marketers of four weight loss pills $25 million for making false advertising claims ranging from rapid weight loss to reducing the risk of serious illnesses like cancer, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's. (CBS News)
False claims Jan 5, 2007
WASHINGTON - The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday fined the marketers of four weight loss pills $25 million for making false advertising claims ranging from rapid weight loss to reducing the risk of cancer. FTC Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras said the products would remain on store shelves, but that the companies would have to stop making the false claims. (MSNBC -- Health)
FTC fines weight loss pill firms $25M Jan 5, 2007
The FTC on Thursday fined the marketers of four weight loss pills $25 million for making false advertising claims ranging from rapid weight loss to reducing the risk of cancer. (AP Photo/ Stephen J. Boitano). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
