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Teen weight loss program shows some benefit

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A low-key, long term approach to teen weight loss produced modest benefits in a clinical trial, Australian researchers report, though a version of the program that added texts and emails didn't help kids slim down any further. The study, by Binh Nguyen at the University of Sydney and colleagues, included 151 teenagers in a 24-month program called Loozit, based on ...

American Medical Association debuts weight-loss app

While there is no shortage of smartphone apps for weight loss on the market, such as Lose It!, Calorie Counter, and My Fitness Pal, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently unveiled its own free app compatible with iPhones, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android devices.

Weight Loss Surgery Provider Bodycraft Expands to Meet Increasing Demand for 2012

London-based Bodycraft Weight Loss has announced exciting expansion for 2012, with 2 new clinics and 2 new hospitals now available to meet increasing demand for gastric band, bypass and sleeve surgery in the UK. London-based Bodycraft says that it is seeing 20% more interest in their services this year already.London, UK (PRWEB UK) 10 February 2012 Bodycraft Weight Loss provides bariatric ...

The Weight Loss Myth of Fad Diets

"Dieting" doesn't work. At best, it’s a temporary fix. A healthy weight loss plan will help teens meet diet and weight loss goals -- and stay there.

Choose a Medical Weight Loss Center with a Superior Safety Track Record

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- All major surgical operations present both benefits and risks. The key to mitigating those risks is choosing a team of surgeons with a proven track record of safety. ...

The Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling

An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss.

FDA warns against quick weight-loss programs using hormone

Proponents of a hormone-based diet claim you can lose 10 pounds in three weeks with no exercise, but this unusual weight-loss program some swear by comes with serious government warnings. For Sanjay Mohindra, tennis comes easy. But losing weight doesn't.  With his 20-year high school reunion looming last summer, the then 230-pound Mohindra found a diet that finally worked for him. "I was able to ...

NTRR Begins Clinical Trials of Breakthrough Weight-Loss Formula

Neutra Corp. , an emerging nutraceuticals provider, is excited to announce that clinical trials are now underway on its debut weight-loss supplement, Pure Plus.

Weight loss is key in fighting type 2 diabetes

Nutrition and public policy expert Marion Nestle answers readers' questions in this monthly column written exclusively for The Chronicle. E-mail your questions to food@sfchronicle.com , with "Marion Nestle" in the...

Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss Introduces Medical HCG Diet to Arizona Residents

Diet Doc announces the opening of Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss to residents of Arizona. Diet Doc provides doctor-supervised weight loss to dieters seeking the HCG diet in Arizona. (PRWeb February 07, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9168328.htm