ABC News
Vegas woman says she took weight-loss drug, felt 'evil' and struck daughter, 6 …Washington PostDanielle Yvonne Slaughter told police she had recently taken a weight-loss product and began feeling an “evil presence,” according to a recorded interview. When her daughter spoke “evil words,” laughed “in an evil voice” and clawed and kicked at her, [...]
RedOrbit
Weight-loss supplements deemed a waste of moneyCBC.caDropping pounds is best achieved by altering food intake and exercising, says an Oregon researcher who studied weight-loss supplements. Dropping pounds is best achieved by altering food intake and exercising, says an Oregon researcher who studied …Magic Weight Loss Pill Doesn't Exist, Most Supplements Are Ineffective.RedOrbitWeight Loss Supplements Don't [...]
Health Aim (blog)
Safe, effective weight-loss pill elusiveThe News JournalFor nearly a century, scientists have struggled to make a diet pill that helps people lose weight without side effects that range from embarrassing digestive issues to dangerous heart problems. But this week, federal health advisers endorsed the …Three Weight Loss Drugs Make 2nd Bid For ApprovalWITNObesity [...]
Six weight-loss supplements to avoidKTVQ Billings NewsCan hoodia really help with weight loss? Small, non-randomized studies suggest that it can help suppress an overactive appetite, but there's no good research to indicate that it promotes weight loss. Some studies suggest that hoodia can harm the liver …
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Baltimore Sun (blog)
FDA advisors endorse weight-loss drug QnexaBaltimore Sun (blog)In a reversal, an FDA advisory committee backs the weight-loss drug Qnexa despite health risks after its maker, Vivus, promises strict oversight. More than 35% of American adults are obese, including about 5% who are morbidly obese, and an additional …FDA Panel Backs New Weight Loss [...]
Think nutritional supplements will make you healthier? There's solid evidence that a daily fish oil capsule or vitamin D tablet is beneficial for some people. But there's little science to support the use of many other popular supplements, including some that are heavily promoted as weight-loss aids. That's the word from cardiologist Dr. James Beckerman, [...]
Weight-loss surgery gives radio host Ramona Holloway 'a second chance'The Herald | HeraldOnline.comHolloway, a popular drive-time radio show host on WLNK-FM ("The Link" 107.9), often shared her dieting struggles on the air – Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss, Metabolife, the cabbage soup diet, the lemonade Master Cleanse.and more »
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Weight-loss surgery gives radio host Ramona Holloway 'a second chance'The Herald | HeraldOnline.comHolloway, a popular drive-time radio show host on WLNK-FM ("The Link" 107.9), often shared her dieting struggles on the air – Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss, Metabolife, the cabbage soup diet, the lemonade Master Cleanse.and more »
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USA TODAY
Side effects of weight-loss drug still concern FDABoston GlobeBy Andrew Pollack The Food and Drug Administration continues to have concerns that a weight-loss drug it is reviewing for the second time can cause birth defects and heart problems, documents released by the agency yesterday show.FDA: Weight-Loss Drug Effective But Has Safety ConcernsWall Street JournalWeight-Loss [...]
New York Times
Weight-Loss Drugs Face High Hurdles At FDANPR (blog)by Rob Stein The FDA hasn't approved a new weight-loss drug since 1999. In the meantime, Americans' waistlines have continued to grow. The FDA hasn't approved a new weight-loss drug since 1999. In the meantime, Americans' waistlines have continued to …FDA: Vivus Weight Loss Drug Effective [...]