Monthly Archives: June 2007

Diet Pill, Zimulti, May Increase Your Risk Of Suicide

The FDA is deciding whether to approve a new diet drug for use in the U.S. European regulators have already approved Accomplia, which is made by Sanofi-Aventis SA. In the U.S., the drug would be marketed under the name, Zimulti. … Continue reading →

Is Weight Loss During Pregnancy Safe For Obese Women?

In the past, doctors were reluctant to advise obese women to lose weight during their pregnancies. It wasn’t considered safe for the babies. But new research from Saint Louis University may change that.

The Jelly Belly Diet Pill

It’s a diet pill that turns into jelly in your belly to make you feel full. Seriously.

Healthy Eating Tips: Test Your Food I.Q.

Healthy eating tips include more than just avoiding “bad” foods. Did you know that some medical and scientific studies have shown that adding certain foods to your diet may help to prevent or ease certain medical conditions?

Your Birth Weight Could Be The Key To Health And Success

If you’ve ever felt like your health and success were out of your control, maybe you’re right. Maybe it’s all because of your birth weight.

A Surprising Risk From Exercising While You Diet

This one really did surprise me. It’s the reason researchers now recommend that the more women exercise, the more they should eat to remain healthy. Especially for younger women up to 32 years old.

Eating Disorders In Men — The Underserved Minority

Men with eating disorders face a serious lack of treatment options. When diagnosing eating disorders, doctors usually ask about menstruation and the body image that’s characteristic of women with eating disorders. There’s been little research done on men with anorexia, bulimia, … Continue reading →

Food Safety Official Sentenced To Death

Updated Consumer Warning as of approximately 4:45PM Eastern Time on June 1, 2007: The U.S. government has issued a warning to consumers. Avoid all toothpaste made in China. It may contain a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze called diethylene glycol, or … Continue reading →