The News Review:
- Health Highlights: Nov. 27 2008
- Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works
- Nutrition Not Another Resolution: Nutrition for You launches its …
- Weight Loss Blog Week 3: Am I Overweight?
Health Highlights: Nov. 27 2008
Washington Postnbsp;United Statesnbsp;
San Diego-based Fashion Sanctuary said it was recalling all lot codes of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules sold in 10-count blister cards. The recall was prompted by the FDA after a lab analysis found the product to contain undeclared sibutramine making it an unapproved drug. Sibutramine is an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. It’s known to increase blood pressure and pulse rate in some people and may pose a risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease congestive heart failure arrhythmias or stroke the agency said. No illnesses or injuries have been reported so far in connection with the product the FDA said. Balanced Health Products Inc.
Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works
U.S. News World Reportnbsp;DCnbsp;
26 (HealthDay News) — Telephone counseling may be as effective as face-to-face counseling in helping people maintain weight loss researchers report. The University of Florida study included 234 obese women ages 50 to 75 in underserved rural areas of northern Florida.
Nutrition Not Another Resolution: Nutrition for You launches its …
PR Web (press release)nbsp;WAnbsp;
net announces its New Year#039;s Weight Loss Challenge. The event is a healthy structured and goal-oriented alternative to unsuccessful New Year#039;s resolutions to lose weight.
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Weight Loss Blog Week 3: Am I Overweight?
TheDenverChannel.comnbsp;COnbsp;
Your BMI estimates whether you are at a healthy weight. Being overweight puts strain on your heart and can lead to serious health problems. So what is BMI? Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.