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weight loss

Don’t buy the hype

Some so-called "natural" dietary supplements could send you to the ER.

Making and keeping your New Year’s resolution

Find success by keeping your goals simple and realistic.

Your recipe for healthier holidays

We nibble here, nibble there and eat heaping portions this time of year. Here's some practical advice for how to curb the calories while enjoying the season.

Patient Story

Diabetes in disguise?

Ben Krieger had no idea that his extreme symptoms—fatigue, thirst, hunger and weight loss—were signs of Type 1 diabetes.

Which diet drugs work?

A study of five prescription medications shows they all work—but some are better than others.

Diabetes, meet thy foe

Prevention programs are shown to be effective tools in the war against this chronic ailment.

Severe obesity linked to heart failure

Study sees connection between the two even without other conditions such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

Patient Story

‘I was totally blindsided’

After cardiac arrest at age 25 and heart failure at age 31, Rick Eding is waiting patiently for the transplant that could save his life.

Order lunch early, lose weight later?

Study found those who picked their meal an hour or more before eating it chose lower-calorie fare.

Brisk walking may ward off diabetes

Researchers determine the best amount for lowering blood sugar.

Healthy fats in Mediterranean diet won’t boost weight

Forget the fear of fats. Experts recommend vegetable oils and nuts as part of a healthy diet.

The lowdown on low-glycemic diets

Lasting weight loss requires permanent, sustainable change without deprivation and crash-dieting.