Crash diet tied to increased gallstone risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who go on an extremely low calorie diet are more likely to develop gallstones than people on a moderately low calorie diet, according to a new study. Full story
Wendy Williams
During an interview with theGrio, Williams opened up about her personal struggle with weight loss, a topic she also addresses in her book.
Could shedding extra pounds improve psoriasis?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Losing weight may ease psoriasis and improve quality of life for some overweight people with the chronic skin disease, new research from Denmark suggests. Full story
Novo Nordisk says obesity drug trial confirms weight loss
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's Novo Nordisk, the world's biggest insulin producer, said Phase III study results had shown people treated with its liraglutide drug had an 8 percent weight loss. Full story
Ask Rev: Sharpton answers viewer questions on GOP, weight loss, scandals, and perseverance
On Wednesday's show Rev. Sharpton debuted a new segment, Ask Rev, in which he answers questions from viewers on topics ranging from weight loss to political perseverance. Full story
New policy to keep wrestlers healthy
High school wrestling league institutes new policy to discourage rapid weight loss ahead of matches. KPLC's Britney Glaser reports.
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Dr. Oz takes on companies illegally using his name
Daytime television host Dr. Mehmet Oz is issuing a warning to people purchasing weight-loss products with his name attached to them. He says he doesn’t endorse anything, yet marketers are making millions using his image.
Chaz Bono loses 60 lbs., still dropping weight
Cher’s son Chaz Bono recently tweeted that he has hit the 60-pound weight-loss mark. The “Dancing With the Stars” contestant credits dropping sugar, grains and dairy from his diet, along with a high-intensity workout.
Woman drops 125 lbs to raise money for sick friend
Kristen McCamy struggled with weight for much of her life, but when a friend became sick with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, she decided to lose the weight and created a Facebook page to raise money for her friend . NBC’s Tamron Hall reports and Kristen talks about her weight loss success.
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