Posted 4:01 AM 12/26/2012
Dec. 26, 2012 -- Sales of the prescription weight loss drug Qsymia, the first such drug to get the FDA's OK in 13 years, are increasing, despite earlier reports of sluggish interest.
For the week ending Dec. 7, more than 2,000 new prescriptions for Qsymia were filled, according to Source Healthcare Analytics, a provider of (More)
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Posted 7:31 PM 12/14/2012
Dec. 14, 2012 -- Adding essential amino acids and whey protein to a weight loss plan appears to increase fat loss, according to new research.
The study was done in older, obese adults, but the strategy may also work for younger adults, says researcher Robert (More)
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Posted 8:09 PM 12/10/2012
Dec. 10, 2012 -- Mice given brown fat transplants lose weight and avoid the kinds of metabolic changes that lead to type 2 diabetes, even on high-fat diets, a new study shows.
Scientists hope the (More)
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Posted 11:16 PM 11/27/2012
Nov. 27, 2012 -- The number of drugs that can be risky when taken with grapefruit is on the rise, largely due to the influx of new medications and chemical formulations, a new study shows.
As it stands, there are now more than 85 drugs that may interact with grapefruit. The number of drugs that may result in potentially fatal side effects when mixed with grapefruit increased from 17 to 43 during the past four years. This equates to more than six new (More)
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Posted 4:02 AM 11/7/2012
Nov. 7, 2012 -- It's not always the potato chips' or the salt shaker's fault. Most Americans get the bulk of their daily salt overload from everyday foods loaded with excess sodium.
A new report from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association warns of surprisingly high sodium levels in the "salty six" common foods, including bread, cold cuts, pizza, and chicken.
Researchers say the average American takes in about 3,400 milligrams (More)
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Posted 5:31 PM 10/30/2012
Oct. 30, 2012 -- Perhaps the best time to learn how to avoid regaining lost pounds is before you shed a single one, according to a new study.
As anyone who's ever been on a diet knows, losing weight is easier than keeping it off. "Long-term maintenance (More)
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Posted 9:17 PM 10/23/2012
Oct. 23, 2012 -- Parents who buy organic foods because they think they are more nutritious might be wasting their money, the nation's largest group of pediatricians says.
In a report issued this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is for the first time offering guidance about organic produce, meat, and milk.
The group's findings are mixed.
While organic produce typically contains lower levels (More)
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Posted 8:07 PM 10/15/2012
Oct. 15, 2012 -- People who undergo weight loss surgery may be at risk of addictive behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse and cigarette smoking.
The (More)
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Posted 10:20 PM 10/12/2012
Oct. 12, 2012 -- "Meatless Monday," a campaign to encourage people to skip meat one day a week mainly for health reasons, appears to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables, according to the group's latest survey.
When 1,000 Americans were asked about their meat-eating habits, 59% said they have cut back on meat in the past year, says Peggy Neu, president of The Monday Campaigns.
This nonprofit initiative runs Meatless Monday and other (More)
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Posted 6:52 PM 10/11/2012
Oct. 11, 2012 -- Grumpy and out of sorts? Grab an apple. Or a carrot. Or a banana.
Repeat daily.
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables seems to boost life satisfaction, mental well-being, and happiness, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed the diet habits of 80,000 men and women in Britain.
The more fruits and vegetables they ate, the happier (More)
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD, FACS
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