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British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline is scrambling to shore up the safety image of its weight loss pill alli, after watching sales dive on news that federal regulators are investigating the drug.
An Indiana court has ruled that a pizza shop must pay for a 340-pound employee's weight-loss surgery to ensure the success of another operation for a back injury he suffered at work — raising concern among businesses bracing for more such claims.
Army and Navy recruiters took one look at 330-pound Ulysses Milana and told him to forget about joining. "'You've got to lose weight,'" Milana remembers them saying.
What can you do to firm up flabby arms and slim down fat feet? How do you know if you’re injured — or just really sore? Smart Fitness answers your workout queries.
It took Kelsey Galer four weeks at a weight-loss camp to lose 9 pounds. It took her dad just three days to start acting like a "dork."
Now that you've indulged in all those holiday goodies and made that New Year's resolution to shed some pounds, the government says don't count on a diet pill to help.
Good Lord! It's the Jesus diet: How more people are turning to religion to help them lose weight New diet fads constantly offer hope to the unhappily overweight, before fading away, leaving only disappointed expectations and stubborn flab.
Decode your food cravingsThe urge to scarf is more than a hunger cue gone wild. It's a window into your nutritional needs and your personality.
Salad, double espresso, and running - Posh on staying slim.You know I would really love to know what Posh's BMI is (her Body Mass Index) so we could know whether she really is a healthy weight for her height?? In the west people have got bigger and bigger and actually its hard to tell whether what we consider to be skinny people now are …
Follow 3 Rules for an Energizing LunchTo help ensure your lunch is giving you rock star energy -- instead of weighing you down -- you just have to follow three simple rules.
'Biggest Loser': Make simple swaps, see resultsTake a cue from the competitors on the hit weight-loss show and get healthy! Cheryl Forberg shares low-calorie recipes as well as easy changes to start living a healthier lifestyle without using all your money or time in "The Biggest Loser Simple Swaps." An excerpt.
Why Doesn't Exercise Lead to Weight Loss?For some time, researchers have been finding that people who exercise don't necessarily lose weight. A study published online in September in The British Journal of Sports Medicine was the latest to report apparently disappointing slimming results.
Sex and fitness: The connection between weight-loss and libido"Sex is like chocolate cake," says sex therapist Sue McGarvie. "When you don't see it, you don't want it. You're not going to get in your car to go get it. But when you see it you want it, and you want it bad."
(Pics) Tyra Banks Drops From Size 16 to Size 8; Flaunts Svelte Figure in Photo ShootTwo years after telling the world to "kiss her fat a--" when an unflattering bathing suit photo took the Internet by storm, Tyra Banks proudly showed off her new, more streamlined figure in a New York City photo shoot Monday.
Fat children 'don't want surgery'A survey of clinically obese children says they reject the idea of weight loss surgery. More than half of 100 children, who are on the government backed Carnegie Weight Management Programme, say they view gastric bands as "cheating'" But two-thirds feel they do not get any sup …
20 Superfoods for Weight LossIt's time for a new slim-down mantra: Eat more to weigh less. No joke! The right foods help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. We consulted top experts for the best picks and asked leading chefs for easy, tasty ways to prepare them.
When it comes to our health, a nutritious diet is of the utmost importance. Our very existence relies on the nutrients we absorb from our food.
The Dangers of Detox Diets - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight LossThe Dangers of Detox Diets The latest "healthy" method for staying slim can border on the downright dangerous—and it's probably already changing the way we all think about diets.
'Biggest Loser': Make simple swaps, see resultsTake a cue from the competitors on the hit weight-loss show and get healthy! Cheryl Forberg shares low-calorie recipes as well as easy changes to start living a healthier lifestyle without using all your money or time in "The Biggest Loser Simple Swaps." An excerpt.
Exercise vs. counting calories as weight-loss strategy -- latimes.comWe routinely overestimate the number of calories we spend in physical activity and underestimate the calories from food. For instance, when I swim hard for an hour, which I do regularly, I probably use up 400 to 600 calories.
How Do You Maintain a Healthy Diet, Jennifer Love Hewitt?How do you maintain a healthy diet? That was the question asked to Jennifer Love Hewitt by Shape Magazine. The movie and TV star was embarrassed last year when unflattering photos of her in a swimsuit hit the web.
No love handles now? Give it a few yearsHow do you feel about gaining 10 to 20 pounds? Researchers say that most Americans probably will within the next 10 years if they continue their current exercise and eating habits.
Sixteen New Contestants Seize Their "second Chance" To Change Their Lives Underscoring this season's theme of "second chances" is last season's heaviest contestant and fan favorite Daniel Wright, returning for a second chance to finish the weight loss journey he started in season seven, going from 454 to 312 lbs.
Britney Spears' Bikini Workout and Beach Body Diet - OK! MagazineHow much does Britney Spears weigh? Well, she recent lost 20 pounds in four weeks! How did she do it? OK! Magazine recently revealed Britney Spears' bikini workout and beach body diet secrets! She uses the Sunfare diet, a gourmet meal delivery company...
Alcohol and weight lossAlcohol and weight loss are enemies, but an occasional drink can have a place in a healthy lifestyle. In fact, many experts note the health benefits of consuming a single drink per day, including a reduced risk for high blood pressure.
5 things to do before you diet (and one to skip)Planning to start a weight loss program? Self magazine shares the tasks you should tackle before you begin your new diet and one common pitfall to avoid.
5 things to do before you diet (and one to skip)Planning to start a weight loss program? Self magazine shares the tasks you should tackle before you begin your new diet and one common pitfall to avoid.
Currently, there are numerous diet programs being advanced for Americans. Some are on TV, and many are in books, or offered on TV and reality shows.
New Evidence That Vinegar May Be Natural Fat-fighterScienceDaily (July 7, 2009) — Researchers in Japan are reporting new evidence that the ordinary vinegar — a staple in oil-and-vinegar salad dressings, pickles, and other foods — may live up to its age-old reputation in folk medicine as a health promoter.
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