CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Where a teenage girl sees herself on her school's social ladder may sway her future weight, a study of more than 4,000 girls finds. picked by tchengrox 7 months ago

A 1970's operation to help ulcer sufferers in which the vagus nerve (which spurs gastric acid production) was severed is being researched as a possible surgical weight loss aid with less complications than gastric bypass. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

Here is a collection of actual, real Weight Watchers Recipe cards from 1974. With food like this, it would be REAL EASY to lose weight. picked by Moe 1 year ago

The Federal Trade Commission levied $25 million in fines against four marketers of weight loss pills, including TrimSpa and CortiSlim, for using deceptive marketing claims. One company even had a study showing placebos resulted in greater weight loss than their pills! picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

By blocking the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in mice, Australian researchers have influenced the behaviour of fat cells, causing the rodents to lose weight while simultaneously reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of diabetes.

Cake loving mice everywhere are rejoicing. picked by pocksucket 3 months ago

Here are 20 ideas to reinforce your healthy lifestyle and to keep you committed to permanent weight loss, which seems healthier than our previous commitment to gradual weight gain. picked by netauctioniq 1 year ago

Argibay said whether or not he grunted is "open to interpretation." What's crystal clear is that police were called to escort him out after the manager came over and there was an argument. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Forget counting calories and cutting out carbs. The key to losing weight could be as simple as having two eggs for breakfast. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A DRUG that boosts female sex drive while helping women lose weight is being developed by one of Scotland's leading experts on human reproduction. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

This great article that will help you to lose weight both safely and naturally. picked by Phriend 1 year ago

OBESE airline passengers should be forced to pay a "fat tax" to cover the cost of transporting their excess weight, according to a controversial proposal by health experts. Currently you have to pay extra for heavier luggage to cover the additional expense. Obese passengers also increases the airlines' expenses. Is it fair to make the obese pay or to spread the cost amongst all fliers? picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

According to a recent study, a 3-oz serving of almonds added to a diet plan results in remarkable increases in weight loss. 62% percent more weight loss and 56% more body fat loss than a nut-free diet. The almond-eaters also experienced significantly greater reductions in waist circumference and blood pressure. picked by 2manyusernames 3 days ago

Americans may be getting too fat for their cars, new maximum weight warning labels mandated by the U.S. government indicated. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

How does one weigh a supermassive black hole that is anywhere between a million and a billion times the mass of the Sun? The answer could be as easy as taking a snapshot of its surrounding galaxy. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

I am seriously in love with Whey protein right now. It practically cured my dog's arthritis and now I learn it helps you gain muscle and lose weight. What an awesome product picked by gammerus 6 months ago

Gosh! Your evening dress, prepared for the New Year celebrations, is not the right size already! And the holiday is approaching us inevitability. But you still have a couple of days in stock. A dress will fit you well, if you keep to a fast diet. picked by femina 2 years ago

Mr Perry, 59, can eat whatever he likes - including unlimited pies, burgers and desserts - and never get fat.

He cannot put on weight because of a condition called lipodystrophy that makes his body rapidly burn fat. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

ANOTHER way video games are good for you! Take that mom and dad! picked by Neiako 1 year ago

Contrary to popular belief, drinking pure 100 percent fruit juice does not make young children overweight. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Stop eating so much. picked by gammerus 6 months ago