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The Truth to China's 'Thunder God Vine' and Why It May Help You Lose Weight

The search for the natural miracle cure to help us all lose weight despite our late night transgressions with snack foods is ongoing. The quest is global, as researchers try to parse out the hidden power of various naturally occurring plants. Now, scientists claim that an extract from the traditional Chinese medicine known as "thunder god vine" causes a dramatic reduction in food intake and a corresponding drop in weight among obese mice.

Study Finds Most Commercial Weight Loss Programs Not Backed by Science

The commercial weight loss industry has grown by leaps and bounds as more and more Americans seek to drop the pounds in any way they can. Today, the industry is worth about $2.5 billion. But, according to a new study, many of these programs are actually backed by any scientifically sound studies.

Loved Ones Can Be the Key to Losing Weight or Quitting Smoking

Anyone who has ever tried to quit smoking knows just how hard it can be. Though a new study suggests that if you want to quit smoking, lose weight, or just change an annoying habit, getting help from someone you love could be the key to success.

New Drug to Treat Obesity Approved

If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight this year, you could soon take a pill to help you in your quest to drop those pounds and live a healthier life. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug designed to help people lose weight and fight the obesity epidemic. And while it started as a treatment for another ailment, this new drug could spell millions of dollars for the company and thousands of pounds off of consumers, as well.

Environment May Become Part of New Dietary Guidelines

When the government releases its next version of recommended dietary guidelines to encourage Americans to eat healthier, environmental concerns could also be addressed as part of the guidelines.

The Year You Were Born Can Affect Your Risk For Obesity

A new study has discovered that the year you were born can influence your risk for obesity. New research that appeared in the journal PNAS Early Edition has found that the year you were born can influence your risk for obesity.

Obesity Takes Away 8 Years of One's Life, But Causes Health Problems For Decades

Researchers from McGill University found that obesity can shorten one's life expectancy by up to eight years for those who are very obese. The number of years that could be slashed in one's life depends on the severity of the person's obesity, according to the study. Aside from this, obesity is also linked to poor health, with constant illnesses within almost 20 years; this is attributed to diseases caused by obesity such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Lactose Intolerance Linked With Lower Cancer Risk

Lactose Intolerance Linked With Lower Cancer Risk, According to Study Having lactose intolerance may be a blessing in disguise for people who'd rather experience some digestive problems such as bloating, diarrhea, and gas after eating or drinking milk or milk products, rather than having a deadly and painful disease such as cancer.
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