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Should You Be Taking Statins? The Cholesterol Drugs Counteract Exercise Benefits, Study Finds

By Evan Winchester | May 22, 2013 06:39 PM EDT

Statins, the most commonly prescribed type of drug in the world, may block the benefits of exercise, a new study finds.

Mo'Nique Chronicles Weight Loss on Twitter: 80 lbs. Down and More To Go

Mo'Nique Chronicles Weight Loss on Twitter: 80 lbs. Down and More to Go

By Anthony Rivas | May 16, 2013 07:50 PM EDT

Mo'Nique's weight loss is at 80 lbs. so far. "I am the best Mo'Nique I've ever been in my life right now," she said.

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Chris Christie Says Anger Over Clothes Led Him To Seek Weight Loss Surgery

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 16, 2013 01:24 PM EDT

In a rare and vulnerable moment on Tuesday, Gov. Christie discussed his struggles with weight prior to undergoing secret weight-loss surgery.

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Diet Coke Addiction: Jakki Ballan Drinks Eight Liters A Day

By Evan Winchester | May 14, 2013 08:22 PM EDT

Her addiction costs over $4,500 annually, but she isn't the only one who continuously drinks the diet beverage.

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New Treatments Using Gut Bacteria Could Ease Obesity-Related Health Problems

By Christie Rizk | May 13, 2013 06:18 PM EDT

Increasing the number of the Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria in mice can treat metabolic disorders brought on by an unhealthy diet, new research has found.

Lisa Lampanelli Comedian 106 Pounds

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli Lost 106 Pounds After Bariatric Surgery

By Ashik Siddique | May 10, 2013 12:20 AM EDT

Lisa Lampanelli reveals that she lost a whopping 106 pounds since her bariatric surgery last April, thanks to elective gastric-sleeve surgery.

Community Gardening Weight Loss: Gardeners Have Better Weight Than Neighbors And Siblings

Community Garden Weight Loss: Gardeners Have Better Weight Than Neighbors And Siblings

By Ansa Varughese | Apr 23, 2013 01:41 PM EDT

A new study recommends that city planners and public health officials take a new tack when it comes to keeping their communities healthy: gardening.

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Could Taking Smaller Bites Help Counteract Obesity?

By Makini Brice | Jan 24, 2013 09:00 PM EST

New research could have implications in the fight against obesity.

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Workouts Before Breakfast May Burn 20 Percent More Fat

By Makini Brice | Jan 24, 2013 09:01 PM EST

Everyone knows that physical activity is good for you, but new research indicates that the time of day of exercise is just as important as the workout itself.

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Viagra as Weight Loss Drug? Potency Pill Melts Fat

By Makini Brice | Jan 17, 2013 04:27 PM EST

Researchers have discovered that Viagra can also be used for a more surprising purpose: to fight obesity.

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‘Twitter Diet’ May Help Users Lose More Weight

By Makini Brice | Jan 15, 2013 04:11 PM EST

A study found that dieters could lose as much as 0.5 percent of their body weight from every ten tweets they sent out.

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Women Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery Should Wait a Year Before Getting Pregnant

By Amber Moore | Jan 11, 2013 03:12 PM EST

Women who've undergone a weight loss surgery should wait for at least a year before getting pregnant.

Dealing With Emotions Important During Weight Loss

By Amber Moore | Jan 10, 2013 02:11 PM EST

A new survey of psychologists has found that dealing with emotions connected to eating may just be as important as healthy eating and exercising.

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Potentially Stomach-Turning Diet Device Would Suck Food Directly Out of Abdomen

By Makini Brice | Jan 07, 2013 03:04 PM EST

With the device, a person is able to eat whatever and whenever they want. Twenty minutes later, the pump sucks out the contents of the person’s stomach.

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Desperate to Lose Weight for the New Year? Cut Down on Alcohol

By Christine Hsu | Jan 02, 2013 12:22 PM EST

Desperate to shed the pounds you packed this holiday season? Instead of limiting how much you eat, start by limiting how much you drink.

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