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May 05, 2009 -
As of last Friday, Hydroxycut diet aids have been voluntarily recalled after a warning from the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA had received 23 reports of "serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplants" after using the supplement.
Hydroxycut pills, drinks, and powders are promoted as weight loss supplements that increase energy while boosting the metabolism.
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Feb 04, 2009 -
Wynonna Judd has been struggling with her weight both in and out of the public eye. In 2003, she opened up to Oprah about how her cholesterol levels were putting her at risk for a heart attack, and three years later, she checked into a treatment center for food addiction. Wynonna will be turning 45 in May, and she recently opened up to People magazine about the changes she's making to become more healthy.
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Jul 18, 2008 -
When it comes to losing weight, I'm very wary of appetite suppressants. For one, I don't think popping pills instead of eating is healthy whatsoever, and I also worry about the effects of these pills on the body. One such pill, Hoodia gordonii (called hoodia for short), is gaining popularity.
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May 17, 2007 -
Do you guys remember me telling you about Alli the first OTC Diet pill approved by the FDA? The one that causes anal leakage? Remember?
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Feb 08, 2007 -
I have a pretty bad opinion of weight loss pills, I am not convinced there is a magic bullet. Nor am I convinced that diet pills are the answer to losing weight.
The FDA doesn't agree with me and has recently said the fat-blocking weight-loss pill Orlistat (aka Xenical), which has been available by prescription, can be sold in a reduced-strength version over the counter.
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Aug 03, 2007 -
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I was perusing through a magazine last night and saw a huge ad for Alli, the first FDA-approved over the counter diet pills, and that got me thinking. As women feeling the pressures of having the perfect Barbie-body, I'm sure we've all had thoughts about how to get a quick fix. So I want to know...
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Jun 08, 2007 -
So what do you think is resting peacefully in that hand in the photo to the left? A jelly fish? Why no, it is a diet pill.
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Jan 18, 2008 -
There is no shortage of crash diets and diet pills when it comes to losing weight fast and easy. Companies are even pushing natural supplements that they claim will help melt away pounds, like this one called Glucomannan. It's a water-soluble dietary fiber made from the corm (underground stem) of the Asian plant known as konjac.
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May 21, 2008 -
We've all gotten the spam messages in our inbox about pills promising immediate weight loss, without the help of diet and exercise. Sure, it may seem tempting, but new research has found that weight-loss supplements widely available for purchase online often include ingredients that are potentially hazardous to your heart.
I am not a fan of weight-loss supplements — I believe that the benefits of exercise and eating healthy far outweigh losing a few quick pounds.
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Nov 23, 2009 -
- Research indicates that Wii Fit won't really make you so — Daily Spark
- Along with diet pills, Kim Kardashian is selling salads — That's Fit
- Star of film Precious began dieting when she was just six — FitCeleb
- New iPhone app simulates plastic surgery? — Never Say Diet
- Boogie your pounds off and dance the night away — Shape
- The color inside your Sigg bottle indicates its BPA status — Fit Bottomed Girls
- Jude Law likes to do his workout on his balcony — Social Workout
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