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"New research evaluating the effectiveness of a broad selection of popular slimming supplements sold in pharmacies and health food shops has found no evidence that any of them facilitate weight loss beyond the placebo effect." But...they have infomercials! More »
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• The so-called "Cellulite Exorcist" shares her tips on how to get rid of the "dreaded orange peel effect." Her secret? Diet, exercise, and buying a lot of expensive shit. • More »
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I was on JetBlue yesterday morning without headphones, but CNN was on the TV and the following question (or a reasonable facsimile) flashed across the screen: Is Splenda bad for your health? And I silently mouthed "NOOOOOO!" Not my favorite calorie-free sweetener! Then I read about it in today's New York Times, and discovered that the new research CNN was talking about is not necessarily the death knell of Splenda. Apparently Duke University conducted a study that showed that Splenda "contributes to obesity, destroys 'good' intestinal bacteria and prevents prescription drugs from being absorbed." More »
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Cosmo takes a squint at the buzz surrounding chocolate diet pills this month. More »
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