"Eat what you want, when you want, and watch the pounds disappear!" You've heard of them, maybe even tried them: miraculous-sounding diets that claim to melt off pounds with minimal effort. There are hundreds of these quick-fix diets out there, from the grapefruit diet to the detox diet to the "caveman" diet. But how do you tell legitimate weight loss plans from diets that don't work (at least in the long run)?
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Diets high in animal protein or just total protein are associated with an increased diabetes risk.
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Halloween is the beginning of the feasting season, which lasts all through the holidays. If you are like 60% of overweight Americans, you're looking to keep your weight in check or even lose a few pounds -- not blow your diet by mindlessly eating fun-size candy bars.
"One day of splurging on a few small candy bars won't hurt most kids or adults, but unfortunately there is so much candy that the indulgence goes on... read more
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High-dose atorvastatin may reduce the incidence and recurrence of foot ulcers in diabetic patients, according to a new report.
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Here's an article about taspoglutide and you don't have to subscribe to the WSJ to read it: ZURICH -(Dow Jones)- Roche Holding AG said Thursday its experimental diabetes drug taspoglutide worked better than a rival drug sold by Eli Lilly & Co. in lowering blood sugar, according to the results of a late stage study. October 29, 2009: 08:19 AM ET
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Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies
The Healing Power of Friendships
Social connections can help you stay healthier and happier throughout life
By Linda Melone Print Email Maintaining friendships, new and old, is an essential part of emotional wellness, but it's also important for your continued physical health as you age, experts say. When friends fade from your life, live at a greater distance, or die, you are more likely to experience loneliness and depression in later years. And... read more
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Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show
Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found