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Overweight teens who weigh themselves at least once a week are more likely to engage in other healthy weight control measures than teens who step on the scale less frequently, according to a new small study. Self-weighing can be a successful tool for adults, but some concern exists that

Fashion Sanctuary is recalling all lot codes of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules sold in 10 count blister cards. The recall was initiated after notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis of Zhen De Shou samples found the product to contain undeclared sibutramine,

Increased waist size is a known predictor of mortality. Fat in the midsection sets us up for diabetes and heart disease by contributing to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of symptoms that contribute to early death. Metabolic syndrome includes high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, abdominal

If you are currently taking a weight loss supplement or are considering doing so as part of a “New Year’s Resolution” to loss weight, RECONSIDER. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just released a list of more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss that

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, makers of alli, the only FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss product, supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking a recall of weight loss products that pose serious health risks, particularly during this New Year’s period, when

Despite warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, dangerous prescription diet pills from Brazil are actively circulated in the United States. A new report analyzes their contents and suggests that the medical consequences of these imported amphetamine-based diet pills might be greater

Juicing for weight loss took the main stage a few years ago with the introduction of the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer. Juice recipes for weight loss are getting more and more popular each and every day and that’s because of the nutrients and vitamins each drink contains not to mention how

Create a weight loss goal focusing on what you want using positive words Unfortunately many people focus their goals on the weight they want to lose. Their written goal could look like this: “My goal is to lose 24 Pounds by December 25, 2009.” This may be compromising the end result

Losing weight is not easy. No one should lull you into believing there is a quick way to lose weight. One important component of weight loss is that is takes time. There is no fast track to getting in better shape, but it is also never too late to start. Obviously, some exercise programs are more

Tosca Reno, best selling author of The Eat Clean Diet Book Series and Celebrity Fitness Expert offers her Top 5 Strategic Tips for becoming a leaner person. Recently CNN Health.com reported that over 100 million Americans make New Year Resolutions with losing weight and saving money as the top 2