Category Medical Weight Loss News

Fake versions of GlaxoSmithKline's over-the-counter diet pill Alli contaminated with dangerously high levels of a prescription weight loss drug, Sibutramine (Meridia) have been spotted according to the FDA

Every week here at CNC I diagnose both new Type 2 Diabetics, and countless people at risk for developing diabetes.  All too often, I see patients develop diabetes as a result of continued weight gain. Now, we have new information…

A recent study researched factors which may be associated with obesity in adults. Remember, these are associations, so you cannot assume cause and effect. Nonetheless, I’ve summarized a few of the interesting associations for you: Sleep: Women who sleep less…

Have you been keeping your eye on the news lately? Three different manufacturers are all vying for the next medical treatment for obesity. Here’s a quick update: Vivus: Vivus has been researching a new version of the long-time favorite, Phentermine.…

Earlier this week, new weight gain guidelines for pregnancy were issued by the Institute of Medicine. The new guidelines stem from growing evidence linking weight gain before and after pregnancy to health problems for both mother and baby. Overweight and…

Many women experience weight gain, food cravings, and expanding waistlines around the time of perimenopause.  It has long been known that removing ovaries from female animals causes significant increases in body weight and fat, especially visceral fat.  This is clearly…

In a study from Fertility and Sterility, investigators found that women with a BMI of 25 or higher had significantly higher odds of miscarriage.  Additional analysis revealed that women who underwent fertility treatments and had a BMI of 25 or…

Like so many dietary supplements, safety is a common concern.  Hydroxycut is no exception.  On May 1st,the FDA recalled products containing the ingredient due to 23 reports of severe liver damage and one death.  This is not the first time…