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'Not enough good data' to back obesity drug, panelist says
Dr. David Edelson, a weight-loss specialist in Manhasset, New York, hears the stories of dozens of patients each day -- most of them grappling with serious weight problems, after a lifetime of obesity.
Three new weight-loss drugs: Will they work?
Here's the good news: Three new weight-loss drugs are on the horizon that could help overweight and obese people shed pounds. A Food and Drug Administration panel is meeting on Thursday to discuss one of the drugs, Qnexa, and the panel is scheduled to consider two more drugs, lorcaserin and Contrave, in the coming months.
Hot flashes? Losing weight may help
Overweight women who experience hot flashes -- the uncomfortable flushing and sweating spells that accompany menopause -- may be able to cool those symptoms by losing weight, a new study suggests.
Nikky Blonsky: It doesn't matter that I'm plus-size
Missing Nikki Blonsky from your life after the 2007 remake of "Hairspray?" Have no fear, she's back again -- not in a John Waters musical this time, but on "Huge," a new TV series about plus-size teens at a weight loss camp.
Can drinking lots of water help you lose weight?
Is it true if you drink lots of water, it will help you to lose weight? Is it bad for your body if you consume too much of it?
Would knowing metabolism rate help with weight loss?
I'm a 58-year-old diabetic whose A1C is less than 6. I would like to lose about 25 more pounds. I watch what I eat and walk about 2.5 miles a day but my weight stays around 158. Would having a resting metabolism rate test help with the weight loss?
Fat camps for grown-ups: Do they work?
Five years ago, Juli Ackerman never thought she'd be able to buy an off-the-rack wedding dress. At 5 feet 10 inches, the software-company executive from Newport, California, then 40, was 280 pounds. Her weight had always fluctuated, but she decided that she wanted to slim down once and for all.
How can I lose regained weight after bariatric surgery?
I had gastric bypass six year ago and lost 150 pounds and had kept it off. A year ago, I began a desk job for the first time in my life. I have gradually gained about 35 pounds. I have what some consider an alcohol problem since the weight loss.
Obese teen credits surgery for weight loss
One-third of America's youth is now overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Is the hCG diet good to lose 20-30 pounds?
I have repeatedly heard about the hCG diet, with many claims about tremendous weight loss on a very restrictive diet and the hCG oral drops. I have been skeptical of the results, even though there are many avid fans. Is this a good diet for people needing to lose 20-30 pounds?
Weight loss may reverse artery clogging, study suggests
Eating the wrong food and gaining too much weight can clog arteries with fatty deposits, potentially leading to life-threatening heart attacks and strokes.
Taco Bell: Making a run for weight loss?
The company that brought us the taco-craving Chihuahua, Fourth Meal and double-decker tacos suggests that it can now help fight fat.
Help yourself and your kids: Don't diet
Welcome to 2010. What is your New Year's resolution? Are you planning on investing more money into the annual $40 billion dieting industry? If so, please think again.
Extreme diets: Life on 800 calories a day
Her death made headlines around the world: Samantha Clowe, a 34-year-old British woman, died suddenly this fall from a previously undiagnosed heart condition. At the time of her death, Clowe was following a plan called LighterLife, a very low-calorie diet designed to help obese and severely obese patients lose weight.
The truth about diabetic diets
Having diabetes doesn't mean having to eat a spartan diet of bland, tasteless foods. But it does mean you have to pay close attention to portion control. Learn why some of the common myths about diabetic diets are not exactly true and what steps you can take to control diabetes.
Study: Dieters happier on low-fat, not low-carb, plans
People who spend a full year on a strict low-carbohydrate diet can lose weight, but they might be happier -- and lose just as many pounds -- if they focus on reducing fat intake instead of carbohydrates, new research suggests.
Newborn inspires mom to lose 71 pounds
Veronica Noone had been a little overweight since her teens, and, like many people, had spent the better part of her life trying different diets, whatever was popular at the time.
Group challenges acai berry weight-loss claims
Consumers should be skeptical of health and weight-loss claims of the increasingly popular Brazilian fruit, acai, and the free trial offers that ask for their credit card information, a nonprofit health group said Monday.
Can eating too much fruit keep me from losing weight?
Can eating too much fruit keep me from losing weight? Am I consuming too much sugar?
Is bitter orange extract a safer diet pill alternative?
I have been hearing a lot about the bitter orange extract (citrus aurantium), which is supposedly used as an appetite suppressant. Would this be a safer alternative to taking regular diet pills?
Weight-loss surgery safe, but sleep apnea increases risk
Weight-loss surgery isn't risk-free, but a new study suggests that in the hands of a skilled surgeon, it may be safer than previously thought. However, some people -- including those with sleep apnea or a history of blood clots -- are more likely to have problems with surgery than others, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
How can I safely control my pregnancy weight gain?
Hi. I am 21 weeks pregnant, and from start of the pregnancy to date, I have put on 15 pounds. I was high on weight before pregnancy, too, and worried what measures should I take to control my weight gain. Also, what are the risks associated with weight gain?
How can I maintain my energy level for sports while on a diet?
What advice do you have for an athletic woman trying to lose only 5-10 pounds while maintaining energy to participate in sports and such?
Fewer calories equals a longer life -- At least in monkeys
Cutting daily calorie intake by 30 percent may put the brakes on the aging process, have beneficial effects on the brain, and result in a longer life span, according to a new 20-year study of monkeys published in the journal Science.
Study: Weight-loss surgery cuts cancer risk in women
Weight-loss surgery can sometimes reverse type 2 diabetes and ease other obesity-related conditions. Now, new research suggests that obese women who undergo bariatric surgery experience a 42 percent drop in their cancer risk.
Nia Vardalos Talks About Her Weight Wake-Up Call
Putting a battle with infertility behind her, the actress found a way to recover her balance
What are good online tracking tools for weight loss?
I am looking for an online tracking tool to use for keeping track of daily calories and exercise. Any suggestions on the most user-friendly sites? I am not really interested in participating in message boards, but thoroughly enjoy reading articles about health issues.
Low-fat? Low-carbs? Answering best diet question
The dieting world screams with contradictory advice: Carbs are evil; carbs are good for you. "Good fat" is healthy; "good fat" has tons of calories.
A 10-pound milestone in a 2009 journey
This week, Giyen Kim, 34, reached a personal milestone: She has lost 10 pounds since the beginning of the year.
'Natural' weight-loss supplements may be a health hazard
The names of the weight-loss supplements say it all: 7 Day Herbal Slim, 2 Day Diet, and even 24 Hours Diet. Those are just three of dozens of different brands touted as all-natural ways to shed pounds, and lose them super fast.
Use of natural openings may ease weight-loss surgery
In the fight against obesity, doctors have deployed stern warnings, dieting tips, liposuction and open-incision bariatric surgery. But some surgeons have found another avenue for weight loss.
Cutting calories may boost your memory
Having a senior moment? A new study suggests that cutting calories may help.
The best way to measure body fat
If your pants feel tighter than usual, you might begin to suspect that you've gained a couple of pounds. But at what point should you begin to worry that the weight gain is serious? Could you be one of the approximately two-thirds of American adults who are either overweight or obese, with an increased risk for conditions like diabetes and heart disease? While no single measurement is perfect, here are a few ways to size yourself up.
College professor goes from fat to 'Mr. Low Body Fat'
To most of his friends and colleagues, Muata Kamdibe was the fun-loving, dreadlocked English professor with a great sense of humor. He was outgoing and loved to laugh and have a good time.
Sleeping Beauty and worm diets -- thinning through history
Most of the world seems to think that America invented obesity sometime in the last century, but the truth is, fat has always been a part of life (witness Hatshepsut, one of the great ancient Egyptian queens who reigned in the 15th century BC -- despite her svelte sarcophagus, modern archeologists believe that she was pretty obese and may have suffered from diabetes).
I'm exercising; why can't I lose weight?
I am a healthy 35-year-old woman who has been approximately 25 pounds overweight my entire adult life. I work out at my gym for an hour a day, five or six days a week doing various cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercises. I think I am more fit than I have ever been, but even though I have stepped up my activity level in the past eight years, I haven't lost a single pound. The last time I lost any weight was five years ago when I had to lose weight for my job. I ate about 900 calories a day, worked out two hours a day for a month and lost 7 pounds. I was tired, starving and had a constant headache. I work to monitor my calorie intake but I am literally hungry all day. My blood tests are normal. Is there something wrong with me?
Steps to trim calories and waistline
Losing weight and getting healthy isn't easy, but it's often the little things that add up over time. Here are some things you may want to avoid and some you should include in your diet if your resolution is to lose weight and feel fine in 2009.
Queen Latifah to Continue as Jenny Craig Spokesperson
After shedding 20 pounds last year, she signs on for another year with the company
The top 10 healthiest diets in America
If losing weight is at the top of your resolution list, you're not alone. An estimated 80 million Americans go on diets every year, spending more than $30 billion annually on programs and products.
Make over your weight-loss resolutions
Amid pink slips and plummeting stocks, 2009 may not be shaping up to be the year you hoped for. But one thing you do still have some control over is your body. So put your stress on the shelf and resolve to focus on you come January 1. To help you out, here are some experts' tips for turning last year's failed resolution into something stable for the future and who couldn't use a little more stability?
Can eating a big breakfast help you lose weight?
Research suggests that having a big breakfast with carbohydrates and lean protein, and even a piece of chocolate, will help keep your appetite in check all day and help you lose weight.
When money's at stake, dieters have more weight-loss success
Want to shed some pounds? You're more likely to be successful if you stand to gain --or lose -- some money.
Can Reading Help Kids Lose Weight?
Reading a book may not burn many calories, but the right material may help kids shed pounds
First Look: PEOPLE's Weight-Loss Challenge
Get a peek at how our Mississippi 8 documented their diet struggles in an ABC special
Gastric Bypass Surgery Less Helpful for Diabetics
A new study suggests that the common weight-loss surgery leads to less weight loss in patients with diabetes
The Myth of Moderate Exercise
Thirty minutes of moderate activity a day won't cut it if you're trying to lose weight, a new study says. Budget at least an hour, most days of the week
Man counted calories, watched the pounds go
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly.
Are Fat Calories More Fattening Than Carbs?
Harvard professor and nutrition guru, Walter Willett, weighs the balance between high-fat and high-carb diets
Fat to fitness instructor: Boot camp helps man lose 120 pounds
Two years ago, Tim Lenczowski dreaded walking from the parking lot into his office.
Writer drops 168 pounds, blogs to inspire others
She was never really skinny or terribly overweight.
Writer drops 168 pounds, blogs to inspire others
She was never really skinny or terribly overweight for most of her life.
Writer shares journey to her 168-pound weight loss
I'm often asked how I got started on my weight loss journey. I wish I had a simple, perky answer, but the truth is, I had a lot of internal housecleaning to do first.
Bad foods that are actually great for your waist
If you've been avoiding burgers, ice cream, and pizza thinking you're doing your waistline a favor, don't. They can actually help you lose weight -- and keep it off, too. Here are the hidden slim-down perks of five foods that get a bad rap and the best way to add each one back into your diet.
Sneaky little slim-down tricks
Health magazine went to the top weight-control experts for their No. 1 tips to get the weight off now. Take a look.
Obesity Drugs Work -- Modestly
Drugs won't lead to dramatic weight loss, a study finds, but they do take off pounds and have other health benefits
Weight loss success: Andy Sorrells
Depressed and tired of trying diet after diet, Andy Sorrells began a faith-based weight loss program.
Weight loss success: Maggie Sorrells
No longer able to fit into a booth at a restaurant and too embarrassed to ask for seatbelt extensions on an airplane, Maggie Sorrells was desperate to lose weight.
Weight loss is all in your head
In the battle against fat, the heroes achieve what most of us only long for -- lasting weight loss. They're so unusual, they've become the subjects of ongoing research by scientists trying to finger just what it is that makes them stand out from the rest of dieting humanity.
Woman drops 110 pounds, 8 dress sizes
Three years ago Sharon Twitchell was miserable.
Studies Bring New Hope for Obese
New research shows that bariatric surgeries, like gastric bypass, are safer and more effective than originally thought, especially for teenagers and seniors. But patients have to be sure to watch their alcohol intake
Get the diet scoop: 6 promising supplements, 6 to avoid
The sales pitches are irresistible: "Lose 2 Pounds a Day!" "Burn Fat Round the Clock!" "Learn the Amazing Weight-Loss Secret of Hollywood's Sex Symbols!" OK, maybe that's pushing it. But if diet pills could give you Eva Longoria's body, would you bother with the salads and stair-climbing?
Dr. Gupta: Things to know before taking alli
A fat-blocking weight-loss pill called alli is the first diet drug to be approved by the FDA for over-the-counter sales. It's a reduced-strength version of the prescription medication Xenical. Here's what I think you should keep in mind before considering this drug:
McKenna did many things right, dietitian says
Matt McKenna's dramatic weight loss gets high praise from one diet pro.
FTC settles with companies over unproved weight-loss claims
The marketers of four weight-control pills have agreed to pay a total of at least $25 million to settle allegations of deceptive advertising, the Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday
70 percent of dieters go solo, with no doctor, survey finds
Besides extra pounds, dieters also seem to carry a hefty independent streak. A survey finds that 70 percent of Americans who are trying to lose weight are following their own diet plans and have no interest in seeking a doctor's help.
Your e-mails: Tips in battle of the bulge
CNN.com asked users to share their success stories in their fight against fat as well as thoughts and tips to getting fit. Here is a sampling from the responses, some of which have been edited:
NutriSystem lures men with pizza, sex
Nate Griffin, a former Army sergeant, watches what he eats. He's even tried juice diets to shed pounds. But ask him if he'd join a group to talk about weight loss and he cringes.
Common sense approach to eating
Steven Hawks, a professor of health science at Brigham Young University here, says phooey to dieting.
Diet stocks for the post-Atkins age
The bankruptcy filing of Atkins Nutritionals in late July signaled the twilight of America's latest diet obsession, as carb counters realized, to their amazement, that man cannot live on pork rinds...
Weight Watchers gets nod from mag
Weight Watchers is the best overall diet plan, according to new Consumer Reports research.
Slow and steady wins weight-loss race
For many who overindulged in December, January is time to take steps to shed extra pounds put on from cookies and cocktails galore.
New diet squeezes in on weight-loss scene
A new eating-by-numbers method has arrived on the diet scene, and it's not Weight Watchers.
What's behind the curb-your-carbs craze?
The latest diet dictionary spells evil "C-A-R-B."
Low-carb dieters are way off target
Americans who've pledged allegiance to low carb diets are in for a rude shock. According to a new report Monday, consumers aren't cutting down on carbs as much as they thought they were.
Low-carb bubble about to burst?
Foodmakers keep it coming: Low-carb Doritos, low-carb Entenmann's chocolate chip cookies, Heinz' 'One Carb' ketchup, a low-sugar Krispy Kreme Doughnut.
The Pill that Will Make You Thin Pharma companies large and small are in hot pursuit of the blockbuster of all blockbusters--a d
As hospital food goes, the menu was positively four-star: chicken curry and rice, fruit salad, chocolate drops, and candy bars. For the two dozen hungry test subjects gathered for a meal at London'...
Keep An Eye On Weight Watchers The Atkins craze has hurt, but UBS analyst Andrew McQuilling sees hefty earnings ahea
In the past, two-time FORTUNE All-Star Andrew McQuilling has given our readers well-timed tips on such out-of-favor gems as Procter & Gamble, Gillette, and Estee Lauder (the makeup giant's stock is...
Atkins World When did carbs replace fat as nutritional enemy No. 1? What does it mean for the pork-rind industry? Is Wonder Brea
The Lexus RX-300--license plate EGGMAN1--barrels west on Route 30 in Pennsylvania's York County. We're on the road to Wellsville, a farm community blanketed in December's first snowfall. At the whe...
Dieting for Dollars These are boom times for the weight-loss industry. Can the big food companies be far behind?
Americans have never been bigger--and neither has the diet industry.
The Quest For The Antifat Pill Nature programmed us to overeat. Fen-Phen helped that, until it backfired. Safer drugs may be com
If the number you see on the bathroom scale is even more depressing than your 401(k)'s bottom line, take heart. Dozens of slimming aids are in the pharmaceutical pipeline.
Better Managing Through Chemistry An abridged guide--and comprehensive formulary--to health and survival in the workplace.
Your boss has stopped saying hello in the morning. One of your underlings now goes to the weekly meeting that you're no longer invited to. Everybody at the office is looking tanned, fit, and rel...
How To Make A Weight Loss A Tax Gain
The recent IRS decision to define obesity as a disease means that certain costs of losing weight may now be deductible. To take a write-off, you must have a doctor's diagnosis that you are obese or...
Fad Diets: All Protein, No Proof
Stress is a popular topic. So's prostate cancer. But the thing most of my patients want to talk about is diet. They've all got friends who've lost 20 pounds in two weeks on a steak and bacon-and-eg...
SHRINK YOUR WEIGHT WHILE KEEPING YOUR WALLET PLUMP
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NEW WEAPONS IN THE WAR ON FAT WE'RE SPENDING $33 BILLION A YEAR TO GET THIN--AND STILL GAINING WEIGHT. MAYBE IT'S TIME TO ROLL O
Americans are so aware of their weight that even brownies on the grocery shelves cry "fat free" to catch the attention of the righteous, and closets across the land are stocked with jogging shoes. ...
DIET CENTERS ARE REALLY IN FAT CITY Ballooning baby-boomers are getting serious about shedding those pounds. Enter the pros -- w
FOR BABY-BOOMERS, it's the moment of truth. Not only are they turning fortysomething, so are their waistlines. The upshot: Just as fast as they can get the money out of their too-tight, five-pocket...
THE HUNT IS ON FOR AN ANTIFAT PILL Scientists are testing a plateful of anti-obesity compounds with few if any side effects. The
THE VENDING MACHINE stood in the research ward, ready to dispense its goodies whenever someone had the urge for a snack. Half the food slots contained protein-rich fare: barbecued chicken wings, le...