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British Chidlren Are Becoming Obese at Twice the rate of American Kids Continue reading →

Money Hungry on VH1 Brings Bet Dieting to TV Weight Loss

Weight loss as entertainment, it’s a hot trend in Hollywood right now. The leader being none other than NBC’s Biggest Loser, set to premiere in September its tenth season of competition-based weight loss. With the weight loss industry being a … Continue reading →

Obese Women More Likely to Give Birth Prematurely

A new study shows that heavier women run a higher risk of premature birth. Continue reading →

Is All-You-Can-Eat at the Ballpark Really a Good Value?

Nineteen of 30 major league baseball teams now have an “all-you-can-eat section,” where spectators can fill up on ballpark staples. Continue reading →

Michelle Obama Recruits Baseball Players in Anti-Obesity Campaign [VIDEO]

The first lady asked Major League Baseball players to join her in creating a new public service campaign against childhood obesity. Continue reading →

Nike + iPod Sensor Tracks Your Every Move

I recently purchased the Nike + iPod Sensor for my iPhone and Nike running shoes and I am a total fan! The Nike Sensor can be used with any iPod or iPhone. You simply buy the sensor and place it … Continue reading →

What is Bulimia?

Bulimia is destructive both physically and mentally. The repetitive vomiting that is sometimes a part of Bulimia can cause dental discoloration and swollen cheeks. Continue reading →

7 Craziest Diets of All Time

Dieting is basically a modern phenomenon. But it has been around for centuries, in one form or another. Throughout history, there have been plenty of crazy diet ideas. Here are but a few, in no particular order: 1. Tapeworm Diet … Continue reading →

Should All Children Be Tested for High Cholesterol?

After a large-scale study in West Virginia, researchers are suggesting that cholesterol screening be a mandated test for American kids, which would allow for early diagnosis. The study found that one-third of children whose cholesterol levels were high enough to merit … Continue reading →

Losing it with Jillian – The Alvarez Family

On the eighth and final episode of Losing it with Jillian, we witnessed Jillian Michaels work her magic on the Alvarez family from Florida. Part of a large, close knit, Cuban extended family, the Alvarez family of Hialeah Gardens, Florida … Continue reading →

Slim-30 Herbal Supplement Recalled

The Slim-30 herbal supplement is being recalled by its U.S. distributor J&H Besta Corp. The company says that the Slim-30 supplement was found to contain N-Desmethyl sibutramine and traces of sibutramine, both drugs used as an appetite suppressant for weight … Continue reading →

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