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Research: Viagra Could Become Weight Loss PillResearch: Viagra Could Become Weight Loss Pill

by National Confidential | 01 April 2013 | 1:07 pm EST

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A new and surprising use for an old medication.

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How Jillian Michaels Went From Fat Kid To Workout BeautyHow Jillian Michaels Went From Fat Kid To Workout Beauty

by National Confidential | 10 February 2013 | 7:11 am EST

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Biggest Loser star Jillian Michaels wasn’t always a well-toned workout beauty featured on national TV.

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The Best Time To Eat Meals When Losing WeightThe Best Time To Eat Meals When Losing Weight

by National Confidential | 04 February 2013 | 5:05 pm EST

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A new study has uncovered the best time to eat if you want to lose weight.

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Study: Botox Cant Help Lose WeightStudy: Botox Cant Help Lose Weight

by National Confidential | 01 February 2013 | 1:58 pm EST

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Botox is not effective as a weight loss weapon.

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13 Best Diets In The Real World13 Best Diets In The Real World

by National Confidential | 14 January 2013 | 3:24 pm EST

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Which diets are best for people in the real world?

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Qsymia: New Weight Loss Pill ReleasedQsymia: New Weight Loss Pill Released

by National Confidential | 18 September 2012 | 12:03 pm EST

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Qsymia, a new weight loss pill approved by the FDA, is available as of today.

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Junk Food First The Secret To Weight Loss?Junk Food First The Secret To Weight Loss?

by National Confidential | 11 September 2012 | 12:26 pm EST

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A new study could change how people deal with unhealthy food while losing weight.

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Jillian Michaels Returns To “Biggest Loser,” Show Adds TeensJillian Michaels Returns To “Biggest Loser,” Show Adds Teens

by National Confidential | 04 September 2012 | 10:46 am EST

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Celebrity fitness trainer Jillian Michaels will return to NBC’s The Biggest Loser in January.

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FDA Approves New Obesity DrugFDA Approves New Obesity Drug

by National Confidential | 27 June 2012 | 2:58 pm EST

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The FDA has approved a new drug designed to fight obesity.

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Teen Got Gastric Bypass From Uncle After BullyingTeen Got Gastric Bypass From Uncle After Bullying

by National Confidential | 12 June 2012 | 4:03 pm EST

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Betsy Sanchez, a 14 year old girl, got gastric bypass surgery from her uncle after being bullied.

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Kardashian – Endorsed QuickTrim Diet Pill May Face Class Action LawsuitKardashian – Endorsed QuickTrim Diet Pill May Face Class Action Lawsuit

by National Confidential | 21 February 2012 | 7:58 am EST

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Lawyers are targeting QuickTrim, a diet pill endorsed by Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, for a class action lawsuit.

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Teacher Loses 112 Pounds With Gastric Bypass HypnosisTeacher Loses 112 Pounds With Gastric Bypass Hypnosis

by National Confidential | 30 August 2011 | 11:55 am EST

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A British teacher has lost 112 pounds after being hypnotized to think she had been fitted with a gastric band.

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Study: Sleep And Lose WeightStudy: Sleep And Lose Weight

by National Confidential | 11 July 2011 | 1:14 am EST

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A new study finds a link between getting a good night’s sleep and losing weight.

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Research Finds Best Foods For Weight Loss, Worst Foods For Weight GainResearch Finds Best Foods For Weight Loss, Worst Foods For Weight Gain

by National Confidential | 26 June 2011 | 9:45 pm EST

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A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed what it found to be the best foods to help in weight loss and the worst foods that put on the pounds. The study, called Changes in Diet and Lifestyle and Long-Term Weight Gain in Women and Men used information from long-term government [...]

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Study: Lie To Yourself, Lose WeightStudy: Lie To Yourself, Lose Weight

by National Confidential | 07 June 2011 | 1:05 am EST

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“It sounds maniacal, but a group of Yale researchers discovered that lying to people about food actually helps them lose weight. The satiety of a food – how satisfied it leaves you, in other words – plays a big role in whether you’re going to keep eating or not. But a food’s perceived satiety might [...]

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Obese Women Have It Harder Than Men, Says New StudyObese Women Have It Harder Than Men, Says New Study

by National Confidential | 05 June 2011 | 4:22 am EST

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A new study says that obese women have a lower reported quality of life than similarly obese men.

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Kate Middleton Weight Causes BuzzKate Middleton Weight Causes Buzz

by National Confidential | 13 March 2011 | 9:53 am EST

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Kate Middleton picture “The willowy princess-to-be’s appearance and reported comments during a visit to Northern Ireland sparked some concerns Wednesday about whether she’s losing too much weight ahead of the April 29 royal wedding. The subject even became a topic on Twitter.” READ MORE

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Contrave: FDA Finds Weight Loss Pill Helps Patients Lose WeightContrave: FDA Finds Weight Loss Pill Helps Patients Lose Weight

by National Confidential | 03 December 2010 | 2:37 pm EST

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Scientists for the Food and Drug Administration said Friday a pill to treat obesity from Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. helped patients lose weight, though it didn’t meet all the criteria set forth by the agency. The FDA’s review, posted online Friday, also raised questions about the pill’s effects on the heart, a perennial issue for weight [...]

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Study: Weight Loss Supplements Don't WorkStudy: Weight Loss Supplements Don't Work

by National Confidential | 12 July 2010 | 6:39 am EST

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“A range of supplements – including those based on cabbage, fibre and plant extracts – are no better than ‘fake’ dummy pills in helping people slim, they said. Presenting their findings, which have yet to be peer-reviewed, experts from the Peninsula Medical School at the universities of Exeter and Plymouth said there is no evidence [...]

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