2010-03-13 Fat Surgery Urged for Obese Kids May Boost Allergan Sales - BusinessWeek

Fat Surgery Urged for Obese Kids May Boost Allergan Sales

In a study by Australian researchers, teens fitted with Lap-Bands lost 34 kilograms (75 pounds), or an average of 28 percent of the total body weight. In comparison, a diet and exercise group lost an average of 3 kilograms (6. 6 pounds), or an average of 3. 1 percent total weight loss and 13 percent excess weight loss.

In 2009, 220,000 people in the U. S. underwent weight-loss surgery, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, a Gainesville, Florida-based organization of doctors who perform the procedures. That and rsquo;s an increase from 28,800 in 1999, the group reported.

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2010-03-12 NFL Banned StarCaps Maker Before Williams Tests

Kevin Williams told the court he used StarCaps prior to training camp in 2008 to lose weight to meet requirements of his player contract with the Vikings. Under cross examination by NFL attorneys, Williams acknowledged his contract clearly prohibited him from using diuretics to lose weight. The attorneys led by Daniel Nash revealed the wording of Williams contract that reads, The player agrees not to use any last minute weight loss tactics including the excessive use of steam rooms or diuretics.

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The NFL today disclosed evidence that it placed the makers of the weight loss supplement StarCaps on its banned manufacturer list more than a year and a half before Vikings players Kevin and Pat Williams used the product and tested positive for a banned substance. , MyFoxTwinCities Fox 9 News KMSP:

2010-03-11 World Stock Wire - Services Login

NOXO Appetite control balm, a proprietary product formulation of 14 unique natural ingredients, which are soy-based, is absorbed into the skin and is not visible after application. Based on olfactory perception altering technology, the NOXO line of products is focused on modifying behavior, via the olfactory senses and the limbic system and results in a very effective weight loss product for natural appetite control.

Wynnewood, PA - (WORLD STOCK WIRE) - Adoodle, Inc, (OTC Pink Sheets: ADDE) announced today that NOXO Appetite Control balm is now available at a price of usd. 10. 95 for 20 doses on their new web site. Dr. Myron Yanoff an Advisory Board Member of Adoodle said " Now dieters can take control of their weight-loss programs and stay on the diets of their choice while getting through those difficult breakthrough periods".

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2010-03-10 LifeCoach: osteoarthritis - Telegraph

As being overweight increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis, especially of the knee, and increases the risk of it progressing, eating a balanced diet is important to maintain a healthy body weight. There has been a lot of interest in the role of antioxidant vitamins, especially vitamin C, in protecting cartilage and preventing age-related degeneration of joints, and also in the role of vitamin D and calcium in protecting against adverse structural changes to bones. Eating plenty of fruit, lower-fat dairy products, dark green vegetables and oily fish will ensure that you have a good supply of these nutrients. It is not clear from current research if there is any value in taking supplements. The ones used most widely by people with osteoarthritis are cod liver oil, glucosamine sulphate and

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Our panel of experts answers your questions on everything from coping with osteoarthritis, recovering from RSI and weight loss. - Osteoarthritis RSI weight loss lifecoach tony gallagher dr dan rutherford srah stanner james le fanu LifeCoach Health Advice Health

2010-03-08 Think before you buy, fitness pros say - The News-Herald Life : Breaking news coverage for Northern Ohio

However, she admits that shes not always been above gimmicks; a free weight-loss body wrap almost a decade ago left her feeling like a dehydrated mummy - and for the record, the 2 pounds she lost came right back.

Follow the contestants in "Lighten Up in 2010" through their six-month weight-loss journey. Fourteen area residents will be updating you regularly on their successes and progress as they move through the contest.

I would say a heart rate monitor, which can be programmed for a users age, weight and resting heart rate," Rogers said. "Its a terrific aid for working out and training at your greater potential. I wear one all the time; I wouldnt be without it. "

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2010-03-07 Health Buzz: Processed Foods Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination - US News and World Report

S Deborah Kotz writes. Kotz asked Adriane Fugh-Berman, a physician and associate professor of complementary and alternative medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, for weight-loss tips that have been backed up by solid research.

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein manufactured by Basic Food Flavors was added to dips, salad dressings, soup mixes, and other products. Jeffrey Farrar, the Food and Drug Administrations associate commissioner for food protection, says the bacteria may have contaminated thousands of foods, but most of them will not be a threat to consumers because cooking kills the bacteria, he says. The agency lists all products involved in the recall at

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2010-03-05 ConsumerLab Targets Weight Loss Chromium Supplements

In its weight loss report, ConsumerLab noted two 7-Keto DHEA supplements met its quality requirements. However, two weight loss products contained only 67 percent to 75 percent of the listed amount of green tea; also, ConsumerLab found another weight loss supplement was in violation of several FDA regulations. Regarding weight loss formulas with stimulant ingredient blends, which did deliver the caffeine levels as labeled; but, ConsumerLab said the caffeine levels were high enough that consumption could cause health issues.

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ConsumerLab released two reports on testing of weight loss formulas and chromium supplements, reporting its testing found several chromium supplements were contaminated with a carcinogenic form of the mineral. - ConsumerLab chromium weight loss supplements adulteration stimulant weight loss

2010-03-04 Nutrisystem shares drop as 1Q outlook disappoints - BusinessWeek

Shares of Nutrisystem Inc. skidded Tuesday after the weight loss products company predicted weak first-quarter results, including a continued decline in sales and a sharp increase in advertising costs.

Overall results regarding the new partners have been disappointing," said CEO Joe Redling. The company announced a series of partnerships with retailers in 2009 under which its products are marketed in stores. Partners included Costco Wholesale Corp. , Walgreen Co. and Wal-Marts Sams Club division.

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Shares of Nutrisystem Inc. skidded Tuesday after the weight loss products company predicted weak first-quarter results, including a continued decline in sales and a sharp increase in advertising costs.

2010-02-28 Report: Kirstie Alley Launches Weight Loss Product

Alley, a former spokeswoman for weight loss firm Jenny Craig, founded Organic Liason, a company that will support dieters, as well as develop a series of slimming products.

I can promise you our certified weight loss elixir, Rescue Me, takes on excess hunger and cravings. It will support your body and flood your body with the missing elements that make weight loss an uphill battle.

Alley says, Im not a doctor or a nutritionist Im a regular person like you who has been struggling with her weight and searching and praying for a weight loss program to end that forever.

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2010-02-27 VIDEO - Kirstie Alley Reveals Her New Line of. Gather

The products are meant to and ldquo;escort you into the world of organic weight loss, and rdquo; says Alley. The entire program is involves supplements, graphs, journals, games, recipes, and even has an Organic Network Locator that locates organic stores and restaurants in your area.

Kirstie Alley appeared on Oprah Thursday to promote her upcoming show on AandE, the Big Life, and to also promote her new line of weight loss products, Organic Liason.

VIDEO - Kirstie Alley Reveals Her New Line of Weight Loss Products : Organic Liason ( Elixir)

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