Chewing gum weight loss warning
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Too much "sugar-free" chewing gum can lead to severe weight loss and diarrhoea, doctors warn.
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NEW YORK  - Pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease are at increased risk for delivering their infants prematurely, according to a pooled analysis of 17 studies involving 7,151 women, 1,056 of whom delivered their infants preterm or at a low birth weight.
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NEW YORK  - Obese women who are considering  restricting their calorie intake to shed pounds should not be  dissuaded by those who believe dieting may increase their risk  of developing a binge-eating disorder, new study findings  suggest.
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NEW YORK  - People carrying excess weight who aim to ward off diabetes should try to lose the pounds before they reach middle age, Australian researchers suggest.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Dieters beware. You might be watching what you eat but if a friend next to you is tucking into a calorie loaded snack you could be in trouble.
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New research has revealed that there may be a link between obesity and the loss of brain tissue. According to researchers from the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, in Sweden, carrying extra weight and conditions
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The nation's largest dentist group now says gum can be good for you, as long as it's sugar-free. The American Dental Association said Tuesday it has awarded its seal of acceptance to Wrigley sugar-free gums Orbit, Extra and Eclipse &#151; based on studies funded at least partially by the maker of Wrigley gums, Chicago-based Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.
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Women whose palates are sensitive to bitter tastes are more likely to keep the pounds off, according to a new study. The so-called âsuper-tastersâ were found by US researchers
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- A grapefruit or two a day, along with a healthy diet, could help shrink widening waistlines. It might also cut smokers' risk for cancer as it inhibits a carcinogen in tobacco smoke.
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Studies in animals suggest that  brown seaweed, also known as wakame -- commonly used to flavor  Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that promotes  weight loss. The compound, called fucoxanthin, also has  anti-diabetes effects.
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Proclaiming an end to the low-carb  diet craze, U.S. weight loss companies are launching a  marketing blitz aimed at winning over consumers resolved to  shed flab once and for all in the New Year.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - U.S. weight loss coach Janice   Taylor spent a lifetime losing and gaining weight until she   found a new approach to weight loss -- making art about food   instead of eating it.
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Young women are being warned not to put their lives at risk by taking laxatives in a bid to lose weight.
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Whether their workplaces are superhealthy or stocked with candy at every turn, employees who are struggling to lose weight must deal with challenges at the office.
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The nation's largest dentist group now says gum can be good for you, as long as it's sugar-free.
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People gearing up for an indulgent holiday feast may want to make time for some pre-meal exercise. A small study out Monday suggests that a long walk before a fatty
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Federal health advisers unanimously rejected a weight-loss drug Wednesday after hearing testimony that it increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, even in patients without a history of depression. The manufacturer, Sanofi-Aventis SA, further failed to show the drug rimonabant is safe, the panel said.