Weight Loss, Nutrition & Food Safety

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Study: Bariatric Surgery Reduces Heart Risks Procedure may become more common weapon against obesity

What Does A Doctor Order At A Fast Food Restaurant? You can eat out and control your weight

Feds Warn Against Misleading Lap-Band Ads 1-800-GET-THIN warned to clean up its advertising & promotion

10 Tips For Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain Make January's weight loss resolutions easier to keep

Feds Seize Ephedrine Supplements in California Ephedrine alkaloids can cause dangerous side effects

'Homeopathic' HCG Weight Loss Products May Be Banned FDA, FTC say the products are dangerous and unproven

Controlling Leftovers Helps Control Weight Holiday temptations don't end when the meal is over

How Not To Blow Your Diet At Thanksgiving Researchers say environmental cues influence our eating habits

How To Lose Weight and Keep It Off Johns Hopkins researchers say they have the answer

Think Twice Before Trying hCG For Weight Loss Hormone not proven to help you lose weight

Super-Sized Candy Bars Are Super Sellers Convenience stores report brisk sales of big bars

Large Calories Come In Small Packages Protect yourself from the dark (chocolate) side this Halloween

Predicting How Diet and Exercise Affect Weight Online simulation helps researchers find best diet-exercise combinations

Studies Offer Practical Weight-Loss Advice Eat less at lunch and add dairy products

An Easy Way To Lose Weight Cornell professor says 'mindless eating' the cause of a lot of weight gain

Nutritionists Review Latest Diet Books Professional dietitians offer their critiques

FDA Warns Against Using Slimming Capsules, Soft Gels Tests show products contain controlled substances that can be dangerous

Study: Americans Eating More, More Often Researchers say the reason for obesity might not be that complicated

Researchers: 25% Of Calories Come From Snacks Snacks average more than 500 calories per day

Synthetic Fat Substitutes Might Make You Gain Weight Researchers say they confuse the body, causing you to eat more

Study: Dieters Duped By Food Names Clever marketers can make their products sound healthier

Obesity Vaccine Reduces Food Consumption In Tests Gave lab mice more energy, made them less hungry

Preventing Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Researchers find simple, but effective weight control system

Researchers Find Gene That Promotes Obesity Acts as a 'master switch'

Video: Researchers Find Blueberries May Fight Obesity Even if they don't, they're still healthy

Class Action Challenges Sensa Weight-Loss Crystals Despite claims, "sprinkles" do nothing to help users shed pounds, suit charges

How The Office Can Help With Weight Control After all, that's where we spend most of our time

FDA Expands Use of Lap-Band for Weight Loss Controversial procedure is not without adverse reactions, poor outcomes

Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants Recalls Weight Loss Pills Pills Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Post-Baby Stress Linked To High BMI in New Moms Study finds parenting stress could cause lack of physical activity

Despite Knowing Calories In Fast Food, Teens Still Eat Too Many Study finds teens and young parents notice calories, but it doesn't sway choices

California Deaths After Lap Band Surgery Lead to Lawsuits Four patients died after responding to 1-800-GET-THIN commercials, suit charges

Shaping Beauty Recalls Celerite Slimming Capsules Supplements not approved by FDA; may cause serious side effects

Does Childhood Obesity Start Before Mom Gets Pregnant? Study finds women who lose weight before pregnancy have babies who benefit

Chinese National Faces Sentencing in Counterfeit Diet Drug Case Superslim, 2 Day Diet, Meitzitang were illegally marketed as dietary supplements

How To Keep That Weight Loss Resolution Health expert provides easy, small steps to get to your big goal

Study: No Link Between The Pill and Weight Gain Researchers say oral contraception may actually make some women lose weight

How To Avoid the Blues (and Extra Pounds) This Winter According to health and fitness experts, it's all about new, healthy traditions

Study Finds Racial Disparity in Weight Counseling From Doctors Regardless of doctor's race, black patients gets less weight-related counseling than whites

Survey Finds Many Women Very Uninformed About Weight Loss Many women surveyed do not check nutritional labels, think deprivation is key to weight loss

Obesity 'Clusters' in Young Adults Can Harm and Help Study finds overweight young adults motivated to lose weight if their overweight friends want to, also

Could Better Classroom Interventions Curb Childhood Obesity? Study finds current programs work, but could be better

Obese Man Sues Government for Failing to Help Him British man once tipped scales at around 900 pounds

Cutting (Some) Carbs May Be Key To Weight Loss Nutritionists blame government-mandated 'war on fat' for influx of unhealthy carbs in American diets

Regular Weight Loss and Journal Keeping Go Hand in Hand Doctor recommends keeping a daily food journal will help meet weight loss goals

Is Obesity Hardwired in Our Genes? New study finds removal of feast-or-famine gene helps aid fat-burning capabilities

Obesity Groups Urge Sympathetic Hearing For Weight Loss Drug Weigh drug risks against obesity risks, feds are told

BMI Might Be More Important Than Previously Thought Where we fall on the Body Mass Index scale could determine when we die

Technology Used To Help Young Adults Achieve Healthy Weights Participants in government trials taught to use Web, cell phones, social networking

New Weight Watchers Plan Entices Members To Eat Healthier Emphasis on natural, non-processed foods; fresh fruit and most veggies now zero points

You're Not Too Busy To Exercise During The Holidays Adding a few extra steps to regularly scheduled holiday preparations can burn calories

Nutrition Basics Help Fight Child Obesity Reading the label can go a long way toward making sure kids eat properly

Jillian Michaels, Under Fire, Threatens Suit Against LA Times Dispute raises new questions about supplements, videos

Want to Lose Weight? Bring On the Potatoes! After years of bad press, the humble potato finally gets its just desserts

Obesity May Be In the Genes After All New research shows eating too much, exercising too little not the only causes of obesity

Weight Loss and Sleep Go Together Study: Get more sleep, lose more weight

Calorie Counting Isn't Easy But Can Be a Big Help in Weight Loss We tend to underestimate unless we first consider a low-calorie item, study finds

Weight Loss Program? Don't Forget the Milk Study participants who consumed the most milk lost the most weight

Eating the Wrong Fruits Can Be Worse Than Eating None At All Nutrition expert says some fruits are as high in carbs and sugars as foods you should avoid.

Kids Win the Junk-Food Tug of War Parents often settle for less nutritious foods when buying for their kids.

Vending Machine Food Linked To Obesity Products in machines compete with school lunch program, study finds.

Brief Bout Of Overeating Can Have Lasting Impact Don't be so sure that you can gain weight and work it off later.

School Lunches Linked To Obesity But kids who get both breakfast and lunch at school weigh less, study finds.

Large Waist Associated With Early Death Being big around the middle could double your chances of mortality.

Popeye Improves Eating Habits In Children Study finds children eat vegetables if encouraged by cartoon character.

Reducing Portions and Eating Healthier Key To Controlling Weight American diet has become larger and less healthy over time.

Diet Supplement 'Potentially Lethal,' Suit Says Latest lawsuit calling Jillian Michaels's diet pills 'bogus.'

Advisory Panel Gives Thumbs Down to Obesity Drug Divided panel cites concern over side effects, but final decision up to FDA.

Weight Loss Capsules May Contain Harmful Ingredients Food and Drug Administration cautions consumers about Que She.

How to Control Food Cravings New research suggests your imagination can be a powerful tool.

White House Wants Fewer Food Ads Directed At Kids Task force says one in three children obese or overweight.

FDA Warns Consumers about Lipodissolve Claims Can a series of drug injections make fat go away for good?

American Kids More Obese Than Ever More children affected at earlier ages, study finds.

Survey: More Consumers Using Food Label Info Diet-heart disease link starting to sink in.

Florida Man Sentenced For Nutritional Supplement Scam Food fraud netted $7 million in ill-gotten gains.

Questions Remain About 'Sensa' Weight-Loss Product Experts say 'jury still out' regarding effectiveness.

Stroke Incidence Rising Among Younger Adults Seniors suffering fewer strokes.

Avoid Grocery Store Aisles, Lose Weight Healthiest food is on the perimeter, nutritionists say.

Suit Says 'Biggest Loser' Jillian Michaels' Diet Supplement is 'Worthless' Supplement promises to restrict caloric intake automatically.

Weight Watchers Says Jenny Craig Too Big for its Britches Accuses competitor of airing slanderous TV ads.

FDA Asked to Ban Weight-Loss Drug Meridia Public Citizen warns of 'significant' increase in heart attacks, strokes.

Fat Chance: A Simple Approach to Weight Loss What your grandmother could have told you about losing weight.

Food Industry Seeks To Maintain Junk-Food Marketing In Schools Bill seeks thorough study of school-based marketing.

Texas Curbs Acai Berry Supplement Maker Firm accused of abusing negative option marketing.

Two Hydroxycut Class Actions Filed Suits follow recall of liver-damaging dietary supplement.

Senate Studies Soda Tax Tax on sugary drinks would help finance health care.

FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Weight-Loss Products Dietary supplements linked to one death; risk of liver injury.

Weight-Loss Products Illegally Spiked with Prescription Drugs Public Citizen: FDA Response 'Inadequate'.

Connecticut Probes Acai Berry Scams Bogus weight loss claims, unauthorized charges at issue.

Easy Ways To Go Vegetarian A vegetarian diet is healthful and can help you stay slender.

NutriSystem Relents, Offers Refunds to Sickened Customers Peanut butter granola bars among hundreds of food products recalled.

"All You Can Eat" A Ticket to Obesity Lower incomes, buffet-centric diets combine for bad health.

Fructose Sets Table For Obesity, Study Suggests Combination with bad diet can easily lead to weight gain.

Kevin Trudeau Banned from Infomercials--Again Must pay $5 million for falsely advertising his weight loss "cure."

Americans Becoming Even More Obese, CDC Says Obesity increased 2% from 2005-2007, study finds.

New Guide Lists Calories in Beer, Wine, Cocktails Government doesn't require listings on drink labels.

Many Consumers Misread Nutrition Panels Researchers find labels lack crucial information on trans fats.

Fewer Americans on Diets but More 'Eating Healthily' Consumers seeking out 'better-for-you' foods.

Safeway, Warner Bros. Promote Healthful Kids' Food Cartoon characters will promote healthier food products on Safeway shelves.

Fruits & Vegetables Protect Against Sunburn Lycopene, carotenoids may also prevent many cancers and skin diseases.

FDA OKs Health Claims for Brown Rice 'Whole Grains' logo can now be displayed on brown rice, agency decrees.

Study Ties Obesity, Inflammation to Heart Failure Obesity-related inflammation also pegged as catalyst in metabolic syndrome.

FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Chromium in 'Total Body Formula' Agency reports 200 confirmed cases of adverse reactions.

Doctor Offers Antidote To 'Super-Size Me' Diet Organ damage can be reversed if consumers give up their unhealthy lifestyle.

Eating Disorders Widespread Among U.S. Women, Survey Finds Three-quarters of women display unhealthy thoughts or behaviors.

Obesity A More Costly Workplace Health Issue Than Smoking Workers' weight problems cost companies billions.

FDA Finds High Levels of Selenium in 'Total Body Formula' Dietary supplement products linked to adverse reactions.

FDA Warns Consumers About Total Body Formula Liquid diet supplement can be dangerous, agency warns.

Weight Loss Found Effective in Reducing Blood Pressure Study also finds orlistat helps relieve hypertension.

Skipping Breakfast May Lead to Obesity Study finds breakfast skippers more likely to be overweight.

Kimkins Diet Rolls On Despite Founder's Excess Poundage Don't believe everything you read in the supermarket mags.

Less Salt, Fewer Soft Drinks? Reducing kids' salt intake could help them cut back on sugary sodas.

Spanish Language TV Linked To Latino Child Obesity Children bombarded by fast-food commercials.

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain Cutting the connection between sweets and calories may confuse the body.

Mississippi May Ban Restaurant Sales to the Obese Most porcine state mulls drastic measures.

Pennsylvania Sues Pure Weight Loss Health clubs closed without notice, keeping consumers' money.

U.S. Diet Dishes Up Diabetes Burgers, fries, soft drinks lead to metabolic syndrome.

'Slim Coffee' Promoters Settle False Advertising Charges Weight-loss claims bogus, feds charged.

Obesity Linked to Decreased Seatbelt Use Researchers suggest greater availability of seat belt extenders.

Gym Membership Isn't Necessary For Fitness Taking time is more important than spending money.

Sara Lee Accused of Whole Grain Whitewash 'Soft & Smooth' white bread isn't whole grain, group charges.

Top Ten Scams of 2007 Old reliables and nervy newcomers fleece rich and poor alike.

Fitness May Outweigh Fat as Longevity Indicator Study finds fit seniors less likely to die, even if overweight.

Italian Restaurants Serve Up the Fat Survey of chain restaurants finds vast quantities of fat, calories.

Weight-Loss Schemes Top Feds' Scam List 30 million U.S. fraud complaints last year.

Day 28: Mission Accomplished Joe is 13 pounds lighter and a lot smarter about dieting.

NutriSystem Day 26: Hold the Eggs The end is in sight, and a welcome sight it is.

NutriSystem Day 21: Tired, Hungry, Not Much Lighter Weight loss has slowed and Joe is haunted by thoughts of giant bacon-burgers.

NutriSystem Day 14: More Energy, Fewer Pounds Things are looking up, as our Joe Enoch hits the halfway mark in his 28-day NutriSystem regimen.

Healthy Restaurants May Bring Out Bad Eating Habits Eating at Subway isn't necessarily better than dining at McDonald's.

NutriSystem Day 11: Logistics Prove Difficult Four pounds thinner but frustrated by the details of good nutrition.

Feds Sue Trudeau Marketers Weight-loss book is misrepresented in infomercials, FTC charges.

NutriSystem Day 5: Cardboard Soup Muscle cramps and cardboard soup on the menu.

28 Days of Nutrisystem In a cardboard box in reporter Joe Enoch's apartment is all the food he'll eat over the next 28 days.

Study Finds Positive Health Effects in Some TV Drama Couch potatoes may actually learn something, USC researchers find.

Feds Sue Infomercial Maestro Kevin Trudeau Again 'Natural Cures' weight-loss book misleads consumers, agency charges.

Chocolate 'Addiction' -- Is It Real? Researcher concludes chocolate may be an indulgence, but not an addiction.

Zip Codes, Property Value, May Predict Obesity Rates Higher net worth may mean healthier diet, more time to exercise.

America Keeps Getting Fatter, Study Finds Mississippi again the fattest state, Colorado the leanest.

Study Favors Behavior Modification to Lose Weight UK research contradicts gastric bypass study.

Study Suggests Gastric Bypass Surgery Saves Lives Major study tracked 4,000 obese individuals for 10 years.

Pot Belly a Tip-Off Of Heart Disease Better to waste food than add it to your waist.

Watch Out for Fat Friends Study finds obesity is contagious. Then again, so is thinness.

Diet Soft Drinks Linked To Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome a major risk factor for diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Short Workouts Burn More Fat than Longer Sessions Japanese study questions common wisdom.

Oregon Sues LA Weight Loss Suit charges company makes "false and misleading" repesentations about its program.

FDA Should Reconsider Aspartame Cancer Risk, Say Experts Italian cancer institute raises new safety questions about the artificial sweetener.

Food Fads: The Raw Truth A recovering nutrition cultist tells all.

College Students Not As Healthy As They Think University of New Hampshire study shocks students and researchers alike.

FTC Urged to Crack Down on Enviga Claims that green tea drinks promote weight loss are "hucksterism," group argues.

Consumer ReportsWeighs In On the New Diets Volumetrics diet is the editors' top pick.

Cutting Calories, Not Exercise, Best Way to Lose Weight Study finds calorie-counting is best long-term solution.

TV Food Ads Make Obese Kids Hungrier Study documents effect of ads on kids' appetites.

Dieting May Be Harmful To Your Health, Study Warns Exercise is the key to taking weight off and keeping it off.

Study Finds Food is Most-Advertised Kids Product Kids get a steady diet of ads urging them to eat the worst kinds of food.

Harvard Study Links Trans Fat To Heart Disease Strongest association to date, researchers report.

Chinese Restaurants: Good News, Bad News Lots of veggies but also lots of sodium and calories, consumer group finds.

Strong Evidence Links Soft Drinks, Obesity Diabetes connection is also found in series of studies.

More Teens Having Weight Loss Surgery Number is still small but steady growth causes concern.

TV Linked to Kids' Eating Problems Harvard researchers say sugar consumption rises with TV viewing.

Does Pollution Play a Role in Obesity? Researcher says endocrine disrupters need more study.

Critics Trash FDA's OTC Approval of Orlistat Weight-loss drug implicated in pre-cancerous colon lesions.

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Diet Pill Orlistat, available since 1999 by prescription, will be marketed as Alli.

Coke, Nestle Sued Over Enviga Claims Weight-loss, energy-burning claims are nonsense, suit argues.

Popular Weight-Loss Supplement May Have Nasty Side Effects Research raises questions about safety of CLA.

LeanRx.Net Lightens Consumers Wallets Consumers complain they're being charged for weight-loss pills they didn't order.

7UP Drops "All Natural" Claim Threatened lawsuit gets company's attention.

British Scientists Develop Weight-Loss Chewing Gum Appetite-supressant in the gum supposedly curbs desire to eat.

Dieting In America At All Time Low What we say and what we do still at odds.

Starbucks Cuts Trans Fats Ban becomes effectively immediately in about half the chain's stores.

Worst Diets of 2006 Ear staples, detoxification progams among the "winners" in annual compilation of most useless weight-loss schemes.

Adults Living with Children Eat More Fat Kids may influence adults' eating habits.

Poll: Obesity Top Health Issue for Kids Survey finds opinions divided on who's responsible for the problem.

Dietary Supplements Must Report Adverse Reactions Congress passes legislation providing for better tracking and reporting.

Study Links High-Protein Diet To Cancer Lean diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, beans may be a good way to protect yourself against cancer as well as heart disease.

Pediatricians Want Stricter Controls on Junk Food Ads Children being swamped with advertising claims they're too young to interpret, doctors warns.

Malaria Drug May Fight Common Cause of Diabetes, Heart Disease Metabolic syndrome afflicts one in four adult Americans.

No Link Between Low-Carb Diet And Heart Disease Type and amount of fat in the diet is much more important, Harvard study finds.

Online Quiz Compares Restaurant Foods Jelly doughnuts have fewer calories than a sesame bagel?

NutriSystem Leaves a Bad Taste in Many Mouths Tasteless food, too much salt, frequent substitutions top the complaint list.

Study: Exercise Helps Obese Kids Reduce Heart Disease Risk Exercise shrinks risk, not just waistlines.

Too Little Sleep May Contribute To Childhood Obesity Researcher recommends taking gadgets out of kids' bedrooms.

Disney To Cut The Fat In Its Food Trans fat gets the boot from theme parks, licensing deals also affected.

Does Thinner Mean Smarter? Study suggests that people with normal body weight may not only be physically healthier, but mentally too.

One-Third Of U.S. Youth Not Physically Fit Study warns teens are increasingly at risk for chronic diseases.

Overweight Toddlers Likely to Be Obese Teens Weight control needs to begin early, researchers report.

The Dangers of Latte Land Elaborate coffee bar drinks loaded with calories, fat.

Salads Not Just Rabbit Food Study confirms salad's nutritional benefits.

Fast Food and Your Kids Hype aside, are the fast food chains really doing anything to promote healthful eating?

Heart Association Wants More Physical Activity in Schools Kids developing heart disease and diabetes because of inactivity.

Obesity Expert Calls Processed Food "Toxic" Consumers can't be blamed for making bad choices when all the choices are bad.

Study Links Soft Drinks With Obesity Harvard researchers studied 40 years of consumption patterns.

Excess Fat Blocks X-Rays, Ultrasounds Medical tests may not return accurate results in the obese.

Medical Journal Warns Obesity Guidelines May Endanger Children Is obesity the new attention deficit disorder?

Wendy's Cuts Trans Fats in Fries and Chicken FDA should require other restaurants to follow suit, consumer groups charge.

Food Fight: McDonald's Takes On Critics McDonald's CEO says his company "leads the way" in food safety, employment opportunity and charitable activities.

Weight Gain Linked To Lack Of Sleep Largest study to date finds that over 16 years, women who slept less gained more weight.

Disney Dumps McDonald's Walt Disney won't provide figures for Happy Meals anymore.

EU Scientists Uphold Safety of Aspartame No evidence low-cal sweetener is hazardous.

Feds Gently Prod Food Marketers to Help Fight Childhood Obesity FTC, HHS issue voluntary recommendations for food marketers.

Big Hips, Big Belly? Blame Your GenesStudy finds genes determine distribution of body fat.

Lab Tests Reveal Hidden Trans Fat in "0 Grams Trans" Spreads Can't believe it's not butter? It's not 0 grams trans fat, either.

Studies Confirm Vegetarian Diet Takes Pounds Off Review of 87 studies leaves little doubt a vegetarian diet leads to weight loss regardless of exercise and other factors.

Women's Health Group Questions Diet Pill Safety Opposition grows to making orlistat (Xenical) available without a prescription.

Researchers Clone Omega-3 Producing Pig A way to get fish oil without the fish?

High-Fat Foods Making "No Trans Fat" Claims Consumer group wants FDA to clean up claims by Mrs. Smith's, Mrs. Paul's, Sara Lee, Nestle, etc.

Swedish Study Finds Genetic Link To Anorexia The good news is that anorexia in youth appears to protect against obesity in adulthood.

Obesity May Increase Sensitivity To Pain Researchers find obese individuals react more strongly to painful stimuli.

Pitfalls Remain Despite New Trans-Fat Labeling Rules Many food processors have dumped partially hydrogenated oils but there's a little more to it.

Study Links Virus To Obesity The obesity epidemic might be just that.

Protein Triggers Fat-Saturated Cell Death Researchers find mechanism by which obesity leads to diabetes.

FDA Panel Greenlights Obesity Pill Xenical headed for over-the-counter sales.

FDA Warns Brazilian Diet Pills May Be Dangerous Dietary supplements sold on the Internet may contain amphetamines, other dangerous compounds.

Low-Calorie Diet Good for Your Heart Study finds well-balanced, low-calorie diet can slow or reverse aging process in the heart.

Frito-Lay Target of Olestra Lawsuit "Light" Chips Can Cause Diarrhea, Stomach Cramps

Gero Vita Promoter Fined $4.5 Million Made false claims about supposed health potions, feds charge.

Washington Reaches Settlements with LA Weight Loss Program Company allegedly pushed expensive nutrition bars after persuading consumers to enroll.

Hispanics Readily Adopt American Eating Habits As Hispanics acculturate, they quickly drop Latino dietary habits.

FDA Warns Consumers About Miracle II Products Nutrition supplements are bacterially contaminated and have not been proven to be safe and effective.

Government Report Indicts Food Ads Aimed at Kids SpongeBob SquarePants may have to lighten up.

Warning To Fast Food Consumers: Actual Calories May Vary British consumer group charges fast food chains are consistently underestimating calories on their menus.

More Overweight Kids Wearing Adult Sizes Adult and junior sizes are designed for kids and often aren't proportional, study finds.

Study Finds Heart Benefits from Protein-Rich Diet Replacing some, but not all, carbohydrates can improve heart health, researchers find.

Eating Out Often May Add to Kids' Cardiovascular Risk Children who frequently eat out have higher heart disease risk than those who eat more meals at home, researchers report.

Weight Loss from a Cactus? Look on the Internet and youll find dozens of ads peddling pills which supposedly contain an African cactus substance. But do they really?

Waist-Hip Ratio Measures Heart Attack Risk Body mass index obsolete, researchers declare.

McDonalds To List Nutrition Information on Packages Critics, not overwhelmed, wanted calories listed on the menu.

Nutrition Labels on Alcoholic Beverages Urged Consumer groups ask for immediate federal action.

Fried Foods, Fatter Kids Study finds kids who eat out often are more likely to be overweight.

Son of Sphinx - USDA Unveils Another Food Pyramid Another multi-colored pyramid with no labels is supposed to help kids eat right.

Asthma and Obesity: Is There A Connection? Heavier women show strong tendency to develop asthma.

Cortislim Promoters Forfeit $4.5 Million in FTC Settlement Infomercials promised weight loss in a bottle.

Knowing How to Lead a Healthy Lifestyle Isn't Enough Study finds most Americans know what they should do, but few actually do so.

Eat Cereal, Stay Thin Two studies find cereal-for-breakfast eaters tend to be thinner.

GAO Report Shows Junk Food in 9 out of 10 Schools Despite pockets of progress, situation getting worse rather than better, study finds.

Teen Girls Who Eat Cereal Stay Thinner Study finds cereal consumption directly tied to lower body mass index.

Protein-Rich Diet Boosts Benefit of Exercise Study finds high-carb diets not as effective in building muscle mass.

TV Ads Market Junk Food to Kids, Study Finds

Study Casts Doubt on Soy's Health Benefits Evidence review finds little evidence of major health improvements from soy consumption.

Fast-Food Restaurants Cluster Around Schools Study finds 3 to 4 times more junk food palaces than normal in school neighborhoods.

FDA Refuses to Ban Weight-Loss Drug Meridia Public Citizen claims drug's risks outweight its benefits.

Tropicana to Change Labeling of Fruit-Flavored Drinks Almost no fruit in most of its fruit drinks.

Atkins Diet Company Files Bankruptcy Low-carb promoters run out of dough.

More Teens Using Body-Enhancing Products Boys try to bulk up, girls seek pencil-thin silhouette.

New Zealand Sours on Splenda Ads Advertising standards body finds ads for the artificial sweetener misleading.

FTC Sues Promoters of Top-Selling Xenadrine EFX Promoters made false claims for supposed weight-loss supplement, agency charges.

Consumer Group Wants Health Warnings on Soft Drinks Kids drinking too much sugar, not getting enough important nutrients.

Seven Summer Diet Phrases to Ease Consumer Confusion A few catch phrases for those seeking to lose weight.

Overweight Americans Weigh Down Insurance System Cost of treating obesity up 1,000 percent over 15 years, study finds.

Himalayan Diet Breakthrough Settles Federal Charges Promoters claimed their potion "oozes out of the cliff face cracks in the summer season."

Mayo Clinic Developing a "Treadmill Workstation" Desk replacement would let workers burn calories while using their computer.

Gero Vita Settles Federal Charges Supplement manufacturer claimed to cure conditions ranging from Alzheimer's to old age.

Selfworx.com Settles FTC Charges for $100,000 Weight-loss products are bogus, feds charge.

TV Linked To Childhood Obesity Junk food not seen as major factor in British study/

Study Finds Weight Watchers Tops For Long-Term Weight LossConsumer Reports finds Weight Watchers diet is more varied and nutritious.

Detroit Mayor Seeks Fast Food Tax Tax on burgers and fries could improve the city's health ... both fiscal and physical, His Honor thinks.

Consumer Group Sues Whole Foods Market Plaintiff in proposed class-action case became violently ill after eating a meat substitute made from mold.

New Food Pyramid Sphinxlike, Critics Charge Mysteries of healthful nutrition are looked somewhere inside the graphic. But where?

Good Carbs Can Aid Weight Loss Study finds diets similar to South Beach effective in reducing weight, lowering cholesterol.

Diet Patch Promoters Settle Federal Charges Diet patch didn't work and its promoters used illegal spam, feds alleged.

Feds Weigh In Against Thermalean Promoters FTC charges promoters of weight-loss nostrum and Lipodrene, a supposed erectile dysfunction remedy.

Feds Raid Ephedra Warehouse FDA charges VITERA-XT contains ephedra, makes unsubstantiated health claims and is an adulterated food.

Feds Target Bogus Weight Loss Claims FTC charges six firms with making unsubstianted claims.

Illinois Sues Diet Patch Promoters "Magic" weight loss claims are false, state charges.

FDA Allows Health Claim for Olive Oil Latest component of Mediterranean diet to get feds' blessing.

Body Solutions Founder Faces $155 Million Judgment Promoter falsified financial statements to hide assets from court.

Hydro-Gel Promoters Settle Federal Charges Unsubstantiated weight-loss claims for "Hydo-Gel Slim Patch" and "Slenderstrip."

Judge Bars Misleading Ab Force Claims Ruling upholds Federal Trade Commission complaint.

FDA OKS Omega-3 Health Claim on Food Labels Fatty acids found in salmon and tuna may help prevent heart disease.

BodyFlex to Offer $2.6 Million in Refunds Federal prosecutors challenge company's weight loss claims.

New Jersey Targets Ephedra Distributor N.V.E. Pharmaceuticals advertised ephedra-containing drugs as safe, state charges.

Ultra Carb, Chito-Trim Promoters Face $1 Million Settlement Federal Trade Commission charged that advertising was deceptive and misleading.

Lawsuit Challenges Cortislim Claims No evidence the product works, suit charges.

Metabolife Founder Indicted Federal grand jury charges company and founder with lying to investigators about ephedra supplements.

KFC's Low-Fat Claims Don't Fly FTC says KFC told a Whopper in its low-fat ads.

Feds Charge QVC over Weight-Loss Claims Home-shopping channel had agreed in 2000 not to make unsubstantiated for false claims.

"Peel Away the Pounds" Promoters Fined $1 Million Supposed weight-loss product actually does nothing, prosecutors charged.

Feds Want Media to Lighten Up on Weight-Loss Ads Too many false claims on the air and in print. FTC wants publishers to crack down.

FTC Charges BodyFlex with False Advertising System doesn't lead to rapid weight loss and doesn't take inches off the waist in days, feds charge.

Body Solutions Evening Weight Loss Formula Promoters Settle Federal Charges Company used local radio to hawk its wares.

FTC Tightens Noose on Ab Force Belt Promoters Device doesn't firm and tighten abs or contribute to weight loss, agency charges.

Bio Lab Settles Federal Charges "Fat Blocker" and "Cellu-Fight" ineffective, government charged.

"Fast Abs" Promoters to Pay $5 Million Fast Abs & Abtronic are "ABsurd," feds charge.

Trans Fat Content Will Be Added to Food Labels Trans fatty acids a major contributor to heart disease, HHS says.

FDA Warns Against Using STAMINA Rx Over-the-counter drug contains potentially dangerous ingredients, agency says.

Ephedra Promoters Charged Feds charge promoters with making false advertising claims.

Ephedra Pushers Feeling the Heat "Fat-burning" drugs facing a new wave of consumer lawsuits and legislative action in wake of pitcher Steve Bechler's death.

Bio Lab/Quick Slim Charged with False Advertising

Feds Slam Weight-Loss Advertising

FDA Warns Against Using TRIAC & Other "Fat Burners"

Speed Up Your Metabolism ... Safely

Blue Nitro Blamed in Seizures, Deaths