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Hidden dangers to diet pills

Hidden dangers to diet pills

For many, diet pills can be the solution to years of living with obesity. But for some people there are hidden dangers to these pills. The problem arises during surgery when and if patients...

Weight Concerns in Teens

Weight Concerns in Teens

New research finds the use of extremely unhealthy weight loss methods by teens is “alarmingly high.” These extreme measures include taking diet pills, laxatives, diuretics or vomiting. This study of nearly 5,000 Minnesota teens...

Are weight loss strategies effective?

Are weight loss strategies effective?

There is little evidence that current weight loss strategies are very effective. Well over 30 percent of Americans are overweight and the number is growing. Those who do lose weight will drop an average...