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Sadly, there are thousands of ways to lose money without losing weight, as the complaints below attest. <table border="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="50%" valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <li><a href="2daydietonline.html">2daydietonline.com</a></li> <li><a href="bioslim.html">BioSlim</a></li> <li><a href="bio_mince.html">Bio-Mince</a></li> <li><a href="chitosol.html">Chitosol</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/comfrey.html">Christopher Enterprises</a></li> <li><a href="consumer_response.html">Consumer Response</a></li> <li><a href="dietsmart.html">Dietsmart</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/value_vis.html">Fight the Fat</a></li> <li><a href="fluidity.html">Fluidity</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/health/gero_vita.html">Gero Vita</a></li> <li><a href="hannaford.html">Hannaford's Spray</a></li> <li><a href="hollywood_diet_patch.html">Hollywood Diet Patch</a></li> <li><a href="hydroxycut.html">Hydroxycut</a></li> <li><a href="la_weight.html">LA Weight Loss Center</a></li> <li><a href="metabolife.html">Metabolife</a></li> </td> <td width="50%" valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <li><a href="medifast.html">Medifast</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/value_vis.html">NutriFirm</a></li> <li><a href="nutrisystem.htm">NutriSystem</a></li> <li><a href="phentermine.html">Phentermine</a></li> <li><a href="provida.html">Provida Life Sciences</a></li> <li><a href="radiant.html">Radiant Health</a></li> <li><a href="ripper.html">Ripped Fuel</a></li> <li><a href="sensa.html">Sensa Weight Loss</a></li> <li><a href="suddenly_slim.html">Suddenly Slim</a></li> <li><a href="noni.html">Super Noni Plus</a></li><li><a href="trimlife.html">Trimlife</a></li> <li><a href="vital.html">Vital Basics</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/value_vis.html">WeightPerfect</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/comfrey_2.html">Western Botanicals</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/scam_alerts/walk_away.html">Walk Away the Pounds</a> <li><a href="wu_yi_diet.html">Wu Yi Diet Tea</a></li> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff"> Weight Loss News</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/store_layout.html">Avoid Grocery Store Aisles, Lose Weight</a> Healthiest food is on the perimeter, nutritionists say. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/biggest_loser.html">Suit Says 'Biggest Loser' Jillian Michaels' Diet Supplement is 'Worthless'</a> Supplement promises to “restrict caloric intake automatically”. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/weight_watches_jenny_craig.html">Weight Watchers Says Jenny Craig Too Big for its Britches</a> Accuses competitor of airing slanderous TV ads. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/pubcit_meridia.html">FDA Asked to Ban Weight-Loss Drug Meridia</a> Public Citizen warns of 'significant' increase in heart attacks, strokes. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fat_chance.html">Fat Chance: A Simple Approach to Weight Loss</a> What your grandmother could have told you about losing weight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/junk_food_schools.html">Food Industry Seeks To Maintain Junk-Food Marketing In Schools</a> Bill seeks thorough study of school-based marketing. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/active_video.html">Effectiveness Of Activity-Promoting Video Games Measured</a> Non-'couch potato' games shown to have some health benefits. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/tx_acai.html">Texas Curbs Acai Berry Supplement Maker</a> Firm accused of abusing negative option marketing. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/hydroxycut_suits.html">Two Hydroxycut Class Actions Filed</a> Suits follow recall of liver-damaging dietary supplement. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/senate_sugar.html">Senate Studies Soda Tax</a> Tax on sugary drinks would help finance health care. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/fda_hydroxycut.html">FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Weight-Loss Products</a> Dietary supplements linked to one death; risk of liver injury. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/pubcit_weight.html">Weight-Loss Products Illegally Spiked with Prescription Drugs</a> Public Citizen: FDA Response 'Inadequate'. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/ct_berries.html">Connecticut Probes Acai Berry Scams</a> Bogus weight loss claims, unauthorized charges at issue. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/going_veg.html">Easy Ways To Go Vegetarian</a> A vegetarian diet is healthful and can help you stay slender. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/pb_king_nutrisystem.html">NutriSystem Relents, Offers Refunds to Sickened Customers</a> Peanut butter granola bars among hundreds of food products recalled. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/12/obesity_buffet.html">"All You Can Eat" A Ticket to Obesity</a> Lower incomes, buffet-centric diets combine for bad health. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/fructose_obesity.html">Fructose Sets Table For Obesity, Study Suggests</a> Combination with bad diet can easily lead to weight gain. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/trudeau_infomercials.html">Kevin Trudeau Banned from Infomercials--Again</a> Must pay $5 million for falsely advertising his weight loss "cure." <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/09/hunger_hormone.html">Researchers Suppress "Hunger Hormone"</a> New developments could lead to alternative for gastric surgery. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/obesity_plus.html">Americans Becoming Even More Obese, CDC Says</a> Obesity increased 2% from 2005-2007, study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/calories_liquor.html">New Guide Lists Calories in Beer, Wine, Cocktails</a> Government doesn't require listings on drink labels. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/mcd_diet.html">Experts Fact-Check 'McDonald's Diet' Story</a> Not a good long-term strategy? <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/nutrition_panel.html">Many Consumers Misread Nutrition Panels</a> Researchers find labels lack crucial information on trans fats. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/diets_decrease.html">Fewer Americans on Diets but More 'Eating Healthily'</a> Consumers seeking out 'better-for-you' foods. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/safeway_kids.html">Safeway, Warner Bros. Promote Healthful Kids' Food</a> Cartoon characters will promote healthier food products on Safeway shelves. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/diet_sun.html">Fruits & Vegetables Protect Against Sunburn</a> Lycopene, carotenoids may also prevent many cancers and skin diseases. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/obesity_kids.html">Childhood Obesity Holding Steady, Study Finds</a> A hopeful sign in the youth obesity epidemic. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/fda_brown_rice.html">FDA OKs Health Claims for Brown Rice</a> 'Whole Grains' logo can now be displayed on brown rice, agency decrees. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/obesity_heart_failure.html">Study Ties Obesity, Inflammation to Heart Failure</a> Obesity-related inflammation also pegged as catalyst in metabolic syndrome. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/fda_total_body.html">FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Chromium in 'Total Body Formula'</a> Agency reports 200 confirmed cases of adverse reactions. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/obesity_supersize.html">Doctor Offers Antidote To 'Super-Size Me' Diet</a> Organ damage can be reversed if consumers give up their unhealthy lifestyle. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/eating_disorders.html">Eating Disorders Widespread Among U.S. Women, Survey Finds</a> Three-quarters of women display unhealthy thoughts or behaviors. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/obesity_workplace.html">Obesity A More Costly Workplace Health Issue Than Smoking</a> Workers' weight problems cost companies billions. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/fda_total_body.html">FDA Finds High Levels of Selenium in 'Total Body Formula'</a> Dietary supplement products linked to adverse reactions. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/fda_total_body.html">FDA Warns Consumers About Total Body Formula</a> Liquid diet supplement can be dangerous, agency warns. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/normal_obesity.html">A 'Healthy Weight' May Not Be So Healthy</a> Study defines 'normal weight obesity' as an emerging risk factor. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/bp_weight.html">Weight Loss Found Effective in Reducing Blood Pressure</a> Study also finds orlistat helps relieve hypertension. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/obesity_breakfast.html">Skipping Breakfast May Lead to Obesity</a> Study finds breakfast skippers more likely to be overweight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/burger_king.html">Court Rebuffs Burger King in Trans Fat Case</a> Other big burger chains are phasing out harmful trans fats. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/kimkins.html">Kimkins Diet Rolls On Despite Founder's Excess Poundage</a> Don't believe everything you read in the supermarket mags. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/sodium_soft_drinks.html">Less Salt, Fewer Soft Drinks?</a> Reducing kids' salt intake could help them cut back on sugary sodas. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/obesity_stroke.html">Obesity Blamed for Rising Stroke Rate in Women</a> Study finds risk twice as high in obese middle-aged women. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/latino_obesity.html">Spanish Language TV Linked To Latino Child Obesity</a> Children bombarded by fast-food commercials. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/sweeteners.html">Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain</a> Cutting the connection between sweets and calories may confuse the body. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/ftc_zyladex.html">Feds Sue Weight-Loss Pill Pushers</a> 'No dieting, no exercise' claims challenged. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/ms_fat.html">Mississippi May Ban Restaurant Sales to the Obese</a> Most porcine state mulls drastic measures. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/pa_pure.html">Pennsylvania Sues Pure Weight Loss</a> Health clubs closed without notice, keeping consumers' money. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/metabolic.html">U.S. Diet Dishes Up Diabetes</a> Burgers, fries, soft drinks lead to metabolic syndrome. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/diabetes_surgery.html">Weight-Loss Surgery Seen Beneficial to Diabetics</a> Study finds higher success rate with surgery than other methods. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/ftc_hoodia_coffee.html">'Slim Coffee' Promoters Settle False Advertising Charges</a> Weight-loss claims bogus, feds charged. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/diet_exercise.html">Eat Less or Exercise More?</a> Either way leads to a more youthful heart. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/fat_burner.html">Researchers Find 'Fat-Burner' Compounds</a> New discovery could reduce health risk of high-fat foods. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/obesity_seatbelt.html">Obesity Linked to Decreased Seatbelt Use</a> Researchers suggest greater availability of seat belt extenders. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/fitness.html">Gym Membership Isn't Necessary For Fitness</a> Taking time is more important than spending money. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/sara_lee.html">Sara Lee Accused of Whole Grain Whitewash</a> 'Soft & Smooth' white bread isn't whole grain, group charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/top_ten_scams.html">Top Ten Scams of 2007</a> Old reliables and nervy newcomers fleece rich and poor alike. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/low_cal_costs.html">Low-Calorie Food Prices Surge</a> Fresh fruit, vegetable prices outpace less nutritious foods. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/fit_fat.html">Fitness May Outweigh Fat as Longevity Indicator</a> Study finds fit seniors less likely to die, even if overweight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/sleep_obesity.html">More Sleep Time May Cut Child Obesity</a> Exercise and diet not the only factors, study confirms. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/italian_fat.html">Italian Restaurants Serve Up the Fat</a> Survey of chain restaurants finds vast quantities of fat, calories. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ftc_scams.html">Weight-Loss Schemes Top Feds' Scam List</a> 30 million U.S. fraud complaints last year. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/nutrisystem07.html">Day 28: Mission Accomplished</a> Joe is 13 pounds lighter and a lot smarter about dieting. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/obesity_virus.html">Viral Infections May Promote Obesity</a> Researchers identify viruses linked to obesity in humans, animals. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/nutrisystem06.html">NutriSystem Day 26: Hold the Eggs</a> The end is in sight, and a welcome sight it is. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/nutrisystem05.html"> NutriSystem Day 21: Tired, Hungry, Not Much Lighter</a> Weight loss has slowed and Joe is haunted by thoughts of giant bacon-burgers. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/obesity_smoking.html">Brits Find Obesity Deadlier Than Smoking</a> Obesity epidemic spiraling out of control, report warns. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/nutrisystem04.html">NutriSystem Day 14: More Energy, Fewer Pounds</a> Things are looking up, as our Joe Enoch hits the halfway mark in his 28-day NutriSystem regimen. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ftc_hoodia.html">Feds Squash Hoodia, Human Growth Hormone Scams</a> International scammers charged with peddling worthless potions. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/healthy_restaurants.html">Healthy Restaurants May Bring Out Bad Eating Habits</a> Eating at Subway isn't necessarily better than dining at McDonald's. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/nutrisystem03.html">NutriSystem Day 11: Logistics Prove Difficult</a> Four pounds thinner but frustrated by the details of good nutrition. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ftc_trudeau.html">Feds Sue Trudeau Marketers</a> Weight-loss book is misrepresented in infomercials, FTC charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/nutrisystem02.html">NutriSystem Day 5: Cardboard Soup</a> Muscle cramps and cardboard soup on the menu. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/bad_carbs.html">'Bad Carbs' Not the Enemy, Researcher Argues</a> Notion that one type of carbohydrate is worse than another called 'nonsense'. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/nutrisystem01.html">28 Days of Nutrisystem</a> In a cardboard box in reporter Joe Enoch's apartment is all the food he'll eat over the next 28 days. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/weight_loss_pill.html">New Pill May Make Weight Loss Safer</a> More research is needed, though; still not silver bullet. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/fatty_liver.html">Quick Burning Carbs May Cause Fatty Liver</a> Low-fat, high-carb diets can be dangerous. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/tv_health.html">Study Finds Positive Health Effects in Some TV Drama</a> Couch potatoes may actually learn something, USC researchers find. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/ftc_trudeau.html">Feds Sue Infomercial Maestro Kevin Trudeau Again</a> 'Natural Cures' weight-loss book misleads consumers, agency charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/nyc_menus.html">Judge Overturns New York Menu Rule -- Or Does He?</a> Both sides claim victory in court's decision over calorie postings. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/chocolate_addiction.html">Chocolate 'Addiction' -- Is It Real?</a> Researcher concludes chocolate may be an indulgence, but not an addiction. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/obesity_zip.html">Zip Codes, Property Value, May Predict Obesity Rates</a> Higher net worth may mean healthier diet, more time to exercise. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/fat_study.html">America Keeps Getting Fatter, Study Finds</a> Mississippi again the fattest state, Colorado the leanest. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/100cal.html">Consumers Pay Hefty Price for Lightweight Snacks</a> Premium price for air, packaging in 100-calorie packs. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/behavior_mod.html">Study Favors Behavior Modification to Lose Weight</a> UK research contradicts gastric bypass study. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/gastric_bypass.html">Study Suggests Gastric Bypass Surgery Saves Lives</a> Major study tracked 4,000 obese individuals for 10 years. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/fat_patch.html">Feds Tackle Weight-Loss Patch Promoter</a> Transdermal Products agrees to pay penalty, shut down sales. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/obesity_virus.html">Common Virus May Contribute to Obesity</a> Findings could lead to vaccine or antiviral treatment. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/heart_belly.html">Pot Belly a Tip-Off Of Heart Disease</a> Better to waste food than add it to your waist. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/fat_friends.html">Watch Out for Fat Friends</a> Study finds obesity is contagious. Then again, so is thinness. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/diet_drinks.html">Diet Soft Drinks Linked To Metabolic Syndrome</a> Metabolic syndrome a major risk factor for diabetes, heart disease and stroke. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/exercise_sessions.html">Short Workouts Burn More Fat than Longer Sessions</a> Japanese study questions common wisdom. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/or_la_weight.html">Oregon Sues LA Weight Loss</a> Suit charges company makes "false and misleading" repesentations about its program. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/obesity_stress.html"> Scientists Link Obesity To Stress</a> Research indicates stressed brain releases hormone that activates a gene in fat cells. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/aspartame_cancer.html">FDA Should Reconsider Aspartame Cancer Risk, Say Experts</a> Italian cancer institute raises new safety questions about the artificial sweetener. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/food_fads.html">Food Fads: The Raw Truth</a> A recovering nutrition cultist tells all. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/diabetes_portion.html">Portion-Control Dishes May Help Obese Diabetics</a> Some study participants lose 5% of their body weight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/college_health.html">College Students Not As Healthy As They Think</a> University of New Hampshire study shocks students and researchers alike. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/cspi_nick.html">Consumer Group Scolds Nickelodeon</a> Too much promotion of unhealthy foods, says Center for Science in the Public Interest. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/cspi_enviga.html">FTC Urged to Crack Down on Enviga</a> Claims that green tea drinks promote weight loss are "hucksterism," group argues. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/cr_diets.html">Consumer Reports Weighs In On the New Diets</a> Volumetrics diet is the editors' top pick. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/calorie_cutting.html">Cutting Calories, Not Exercise, Best Way to Lose Weight</a> Study finds calorie-counting is best long-term solution. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/kids_obesity_ads.html">TV Food Ads Make Obese Kids Hungrier</a> Study documents effect of ads on kids' appetites. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/obesity_genes.html">Obesity May Be In The Genes</a> Researchers find link between gene variation and higher risk of obesity. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/diets_health.html">Dieting May Be Harmful To Your Health, Study Warns</a> Exercise is the key to taking weight off and keeping it off. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/kids_food_ads.html">Study Finds Food is Most-Advertised Kids Product</a> Kids get a steady diet of ads urging them to eat the worst kinds of food. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/trans_fat_heart_disease.html">Harvard Study Links Trans Fat To Heart Disease</a> Strongest association to date, researchers report. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/chinese_restaurants.html">Chinese Restaurants: Good News, Bad News</a> Lots of veggies but also lots of sodium and calories, consumer group finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/soft_drinks_obesity.html">Strong Evidence Links Soft Drinks, Obesity</a> Diabetes connection is also found in series of studies. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/low_carb_diets.html">Study Finds Low-Carb Diet Plans Have Better Outcomes</a> Atkins diet shows better outcomes than other plans in NIH-funded study. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/healthy_foods.html">"Healthy" Foods Can Sabotage Your Diet</a> Fat-free, cholesterol-free, all-natural products don't necessarily help you lose weight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/senate_school_lunch.html">Senate Eyes Stricter School Lunch Standards</a> Ballooning obesity problem "almost a crisis," vending machines targeted. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/teens_weight_loss_surgery.html">More Teens Having Weight Loss Surgery</a> Number is still small but steady growth causes concern. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/02/kids_tv.html">TV Linked to Kids' Eating Problems</a> Harvard researchers say sugar consumption rises with TV viewing. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/xtreme_eating.html">Restaurants Promote "X-treme Eating"</a> Chains increasingly serve up a whole day's worth of calories in a single meal. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/obesity_environment.html">Does Pollution Play a Role in Obesity?</a> Researcher says endocrine disrupters need more study. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/enviga_study.html">Study Casts Doubt on Enviga Calorie-Burning Claims</a> Despite marketers' claims, "negative calories" may result in weight gain for some consumers. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/fda_orlistat_folo.html">Critics Trash FDA's OTC Approval of Orlistat</a> Weight-loss drug implicated in pre-cancerous colon lesions. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/fda_orlistat.html">FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Diet Pill</a> Orlistat, available since 1999 by prescription, will be marketed as Alli. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/tx_smiling_bob.html">Texas Trips Up "Smiling Bob"</a> Dietary Supplement Peddlers Agree to Refunds <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/burger_king_trans_fat.html">Burger King Testing Trans Fat-Free Cooking Oils</a> But any widespread change is at least two years off. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/cspi_coke_suit.html">Coke, Nestle Sued Over Enviga Claims</a> Weight-loss, energy-burning claims are nonsense, suit argues. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/cla_side_effects.html">Popular Weight-Loss Supplement May Have Nasty Side Effects</a> Research raises questions about safety of CLA. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/diet_exercise.html">Exercise Or Diet? Study Finds It Doesn't Matter</a> Either or both will take off the pounds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/leanrx.html">LeanRx.Net Lightens Consumers Wallets</a> Consumers complain they're being charged for weight-loss pills they didn't order. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/7up_natural.html">7UP Drops "All Natural" Claim</a> Threatened lawsuit gets company's attention. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/weight_loss_gum.html">British Scientists Develop Weight-Loss Chewing Gum</a> Appetite-supressant in the gum supposedly curbs desire to eat. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/dieting.html">Dieting In America At All Time Low</a> What we say and what we do still at odds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/fda_lean_content.html">Feds Expand "Lean" Label to Include Some Pizza & Burritos</a> FDA says it recognizes the popularity of meals-on-the-go. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/obesity_surgery.html">Obesity Surgeries Up Dramatically</a> Giving up on diet and exercise, Americans go under the knife to lose pounds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/ftc_weight_loss.html">FTC Fines Weight-Loss Pill Pushers</a> Companies will pay $25 million for making unsubstantiated claims. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/starbucks_fat.html">Starbucks Cuts Trans Fats</a> Ban becomes effectively immediately in about half the chain's stores. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/worst_diets.html">Worst Diets of 2006</a> Ear staples, detoxification progams among the "winners" in annual compilation of most useless weight-loss schemes. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/adults_fat.html">Adults Living with Children Eat More Fat</a> Kids may influence adults' eating habits. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/healthy_trans_fat.html">Scientists Claim Development Of "Healthy" Trans Fat</a> Arkansas team says potato chips are the ideal delivery mechanism for their creation. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/loews_trans_fat.html">Loews Hotels Ban Trans Fat from Menus</a> First national hotel chain to rid its menus and minibars of artery-clogging trans fats. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/low_fat_foods.html">Low-Fat Foods May Encourage Overeating</a> Researchers find overweight consumers more likely to gorge on low-fat snacks. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/obesity_kids_poll.html">Poll: Obesity Top Health Issue for Kids</a> Survey finds opinions divided on who's responsible for the problem. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/supplements_labels.html">Dietary Supplements Must Report Adverse Reactions</a> Congress passes legislation providing for better tracking and reporting. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/protein_cancer.html">Study Links High-Protein Diet To Cancer</a> Lean diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, beans may be a good way to protect yourself against cancer as well as heart disease. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/cspi_nyc_transfat.html">New York City Bans Trans Fats in Restaurants</a> Some restaurants will also have to list calorie counts on their menus. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/ads_kids.html">Pediatricians Want Stricter Controls on Junk Food Ads</a> Children being swamped with advertising claims they're too young to interpret, doctors warns. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/wa_la_weight.html">LA Weight Loss Settles With Washington ... Again</a> "Mystery shoppers" from AG's office find diet centers up to their old tricks. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/cspi_uk_kids.html">Brits Take Action on Junk Food Ads Aimed at Kids</a> While U.S. agencies stand idly by, U.K. authorities ban junk food ads in kids' shows. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/holidays_diabetes.html">Holiday Gluttony Can Spell Disaster for Undiagnosed Diabetics</a> Packing on more pounds could be deadly for America's 6 million undiagnosed diabetics. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/wu_metabolic_syndrome.html">Malaria Drug May Fight Common Cause of Diabetes, Heart Disease</a> Metabolic syndrome afflicts one in four adult Americans. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/hsph_low_carb.html">No Link Between Low-Carb Diet And Heart Disease</a> Type and amount of fat in the diet is much more important, Harvard study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/cspi_food_quiz.html">Online Quiz Compares Restaurant Foods</a> Jelly doughnuts have fewer calories than a sesame bagel? <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/weight_loss_study.html">Consumers Increasingly Misled by Weight Loss Products</a> More Americans trying to lose weight but relying on unproven, ineffective, possibly unsafe products. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/nutrisystem_problems.html">NutriSystem Leaves a Bad Taste in Many Mouths</a> Tasteless food, too much salt, frequent substitutions top the complaint list. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/obesity_kids_exercise.html">Study: Exercise Helps Obese Kids Reduce Heart Disease Risk</a> Exercise shrinks risk, not just waistlines. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/kfc_trans_fat.html">KFC Plans To Cut The Trans Fat</a> It's the latest fast-food chain dipped in boiling oil by health advocates. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/chefs_calories.html">Diners Beware: Chefs Don't Count Calories</a> Study finds chefs pay no attention to caloric content of their fare. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/sleep_obesity.html">Too Little Sleep May Contribute To Childhood Obesity</a> Researcher recommends taking gadgets out of kids' bedrooms. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/disney_fat.html">Disney To Cut The Fat In Its Food</a> Trans fat gets the boot from theme parks, licensing deals also affected. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/weight_loss_study.html">Study: Daily Weighing, Quick Action Keep Pounds Off</a> Research offers clues on how to keep weight off. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/thinner_smarter.html">Does Thinner Mean Smarter?</a> Study suggests that people with normal body weight may not only be physically healthier, but mentally too. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/scots_obese_kids.html">Scottish Study Finds Exercise Alone Doesn't Prevent Obesity in Kids</a> Findings challenge common wisdom. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/food_addiction.html">Study Suggests Food Can Be Addictive</a> Researchers used a device to monitor stomach-to-brain signals. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/youth_fitness.html">One-Third Of U.S. Youth Not Physically Fit</a> Study warns teens are increasingly at risk for chronic diseases. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/ny_trans_fat.html">New York City Considers Trans Fat Ban</a> Measure might force chains to change their practices nationwide. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/iom_childhood_obesity.html">Report Finds Slim Progress in Fighting Childhood Obesity</a> Time for parents to demand Congress starts protecting children. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/overweight_toddlers.html">Overweight Toddlers Likely to Be Obese Teens</a> Weight control needs to begin early, researchers report. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/latte_land.html">The Dangers of Latte Land</a> Elaborate coffee bar drinks loaded with calories, fat. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/obesity_pandemic.html">Experts Warn of Obesity Pandemic</a> U.S. leads the way but the problem is worldwide. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/salads.html">Salads Not Just Rabbit Food</a> Study confirms salad's nutritional benefits. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/fast_food.html">Fast Food and Your Kids</a> Hype aside, are the fast food chains really doing anything to promote healthful eating? <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/health_eating_green.html">New Online Calculators Encourage Eating Green</a> Web site promises to help consumers make healthy food choices. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/weight_loss_computer.html">Study Finds Computerized Weight Loss Program Effective</a> Automated computer prompts beat out human e-mail responses. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/aha_physical_education.html">Heart Association Wants More Physical Activity in Schools</a> Kids developing heart disease and diabetes because of inactivity. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/processed_food.html">Obesity Expert Calls Processed Food "Toxic"</a> Consumers can't be blamed for making bad choices when all the choices are bad. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/obesity_soft_drinks.html">Study Links Soft Drinks With Obesity</a> Harvard researchers studied 40 years of consumption patterns. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/obesity_vaccine.html">Scientists Develop Potential Anti-Obesity Vaccine</a> Vaccine stimulates hormones which prevent weight gain in rats. More tests needed, researchers caution. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/obesity_image.html">Excess Fat Blocks X-Rays, Ultrasounds</a> Medical tests may not return accurate results in the obese. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/obesity_surgery.html">Obesity Surgery Linked to Complications</a> HHS study finds four of ten patients develop complications. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/salt_attack.html">Medical Experts Call for FDA Action on Salt</a> Thousands die each year from hypertension aggravated by salt intake. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/obesity_risks.html">Higher Levels of Obesity Associated With Greater Health Risks</a> More obese women face greater health risks than the moderately obese. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/obesity_drug_companies.html">Medical Journal Warns Obesity Guidelines May Endanger Children</a> Is obesity the new attention deficit disorder? <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/cspi_kfc.html">KFC Sued Over Artery-Clogging Oils</a> Trans-fatty acids in fast food kill 50,000 Americans per year, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/obesity_injury.html">Being Overweight Increases Kids' Risk of Injury</a> Problems develop early, set the stage for more serious injuries later in life. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/wendys_transfat.html">Wendy's Cuts Trans Fats in Fries and Chicken</a> FDA should require other restaurants to follow suit, consumer groups charge. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/feds_portions.html">Feds Urge Restaurants To Limit Portions</a> Away-from-home meals a big contributor to Americans' growing girth, FDA notes. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/trans_fat_npd.html">Consumers Still Wolfing Down Trans Fatty Acids at Restaurants</a> Awareness of health risk doesn't translate into changes in behavior, study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/mcdonalds_responds.html">Food Fight: McDonald's Takes On Critics</a> McDonald's CEO says his company "leads the way" in food safety, employment opportunity and charitable activities. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/supersizing.html">Study: Super-Sizing Can Downsize Your Pocketbook</a> The added weight gain from bigger meals can cost a lot more than you might think. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/sleep_weight_gain.html">Weight Gain Linked To Lack Of Sleep</a> Largest study to date finds that over 16 years, women who slept less gained more weight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/ftc_weight_loss.html">Major Weight-Loss Marketers Pay $3 Million</a> Promoters pushed remedies through ads on TV and the Internet. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/fda_ephedra.html">FDA Wants Ephedra Ban Restored</a> Says judge who lifted the ban didn't understand the law. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/disney_mcdonalds.html">Disney Dumps McDonald's</a> Walt Disney won't provide figures for Happy Meals anymore. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/aspartame_eu.html">EU Scientists Uphold Safety of Aspartame</a> No evidence low-cal sweetener is hazardous. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/soda_schools.html">Clinton Brokers Deal To Limit Sodas In Schools</a> Agreement will shut down sales of nearly all sugary soft drinks during the school day. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/ftc_kids_obesity.html">Feds Gently Prod Food Marketers to Help Fight Childhood Obesity</a> FTC, HHS issue voluntary recommendations for food marketers. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/hhs_obesity.html">HHS Gives Short Shrift to Obesity, CSPI Charges</a> Center for Science in the Public Interest wants HHS to take active role in diet and exercise education. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/diabetes_epidemic.html">Study: Obesity Major Factor in Diabetes Epidemic</a> Lifestyle interventions "urgently needed," CDC concludes. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/obesity_silver_bullet.html">A Silver Bullet For Obesity?</a> Recent discovery may make it possible to crank up metabolism on the cellular level. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/big_hips.html">Big Hips, Big Belly? Blame Your Genes</a>Study finds genes determine distribution of body fat. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/ftc_pedialoss.html">Pedia Loss Settles Federal Charges</a> Settlement also covers "Fabulously Feminine," a supposed libido enhancer. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/cspi_trans_fat.html">Lab Tests Reveal Hidden Trans Fat in "0 Grams Trans" Spreads</a> Can't believe it's not butter? It's not 0 grams trans fat, either. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/vegetarian_weight_loss.html">Studies Confirm Vegetarian Diet Takes Pounds Off</a> Review of 87 studies leaves little doubt a vegetarian diet leads to weight loss regardless of exercise and other factors. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/fda_diet_pills.html">Women's Health Group Questions Diet Pill Safety</a> Opposition grows to making orlistat (Xenical) available without a prescription. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/omega_pig.html">Researchers Clone Omega-3 Producing Pig</a> A way to get fish oil without the fish? <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/carb_confusion.html">Americans Confused by Carbs</a> Study finds most Americans still clueless about carbs. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/cspi_trans_fat.html">High-Fat Foods Making "No Trans Fat" Claims</a> Consumer group wants FDA to clean up claims by Mrs. Smith's, Mrs. Paul's, Sara Lee, Nestle, etc. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/anorexia_study.html">Swedish Study Finds Genetic Link To Anorexia</a> The good news is that anorexia in youth appears to protect against obesity in adulthood. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/teens_sugary_drinks.html">Limiting Sugary Drinks Slows Teens' Weight Gain</a> Study finds difference of one pound per month in test groups. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/calories.html">Americans Can't Count Calories</a> Study finds 9 out of 10 are clueless about caloric intake. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/obesity_pain.html">Obesity May Increase Sensitivity To Pain</a> Researchers find obese individuals react more strongly to painful stimuli. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/cspi_transfat_rules.html">Pitfalls Remain Despite New Trans-Fat Labeling Rules</a> Many food processors have dumped partially hydrogenated oils but there's a little more to it. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/fda_wholegrain.html">Feds Issue Guidelines on "Whole Grain" Labels</a> New guidelines outline what types of grains are acceptable. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/low_fat_debate.html">Health Groups Dispute Low Fat Study Findings</a> Experts: Last week's widely-publicized study doesn't mean a low-fat diet isn't healthy. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/low_carb_diets.html">Low-Carb Diets May Raise Cholesterol Levels</a> Studies find low-carb weight loss may not translate to health benefits. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/cspi_celebrities.html">Celebrities Turn Your Trust Into Cash</a> Andrew Weil, Larry King, Dr. Phil make big bucks promoting nutrition supplements of dubious value. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2006/little_exercise.html">A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way</a> Even chewing gum burns calories and contributes to weight loss, study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/obesity_virus.html">Study Links Virus To Obesity</a> The obesity epidemic might be just that. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/wu_fat_overload.html">Protein Triggers Fat-Saturated Cell Death</a> Researchers find mechanism by which obesity leads to diabetes. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/fda_xenical.html">FDA Panel Greenlights Obesity Pill</a> Xenical headed for over-the-counter sales. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/fda_brazilian_diet.html">FDA Warns Brazilian Diet Pills May Be Dangerous</a> Dietary supplements sold on the Internet may contain amphetamines, other dangerous compounds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/low_calorie_diet.html">Low-Calorie Diet Good for Your Heart</a> Study finds well-balanced, low-calorie diet can slow or reverse aging process in the heart. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/cspi_olestra.html">Frito-Lay Target of Olestra Lawsuit</a> "Light" Chips Can Cause Diarrhea, Stomach Cramps <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/ftc_braswell.html">Gero Vita Promoter Fined $4.5 Million</a> Made false claims about supposed health potions, feds charge. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/lowfat_highcarb.html">Study: Low-Fats, High-Carbs Don't Cause Weight Gain</a> Study finds healthful diets don't contribute to weight gain in older women. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/wa_la_weightloss.html">Washington Reaches Settlements with LA Weight Loss Program</a> Company allegedly pushed expensive nutrition bars after persuading consumers to enroll. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_barley.html">FDA To Allow More Health Claims On Barley Products</a> Producers can note that whole grains can help prevent coronary heart disease. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/npd_hispanic_eating.html">Hispanics Readily Adopt American Eating Habits</a> As Hispanics acculturate, they quickly drop Latino dietary habits. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/a_little_weight_loss.html">A Little Weight Loss Goes a Long Way</a> Losing as little as four pounds can cut risk of hypertension as much as 21 percent. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/health_sweets.html">Consumers Have Growing Appetite For Sweets</a> Sales of sweet baked goods climbs out of slump brought on by low-carb diet craze. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/a_little_weight_loss.html">A Little Weight Loss Goes a Long Way</a> Losing as little as four pounds can cut risk of hypertension as much as 21 percent. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/blimpie.html">Blimpie Switches To Whole Grain Bread</a> Deli chain signs up to fight the "whole grain gap." <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_miracle.html">FDA Warns Consumers About Miracle II Products</a> Nutrition supplements are bacterially contaminated and have not been proven to be safe and effective. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_ephedra.html">Feds Seize Supplements Containing Ephedra</a> Adrenaline-like substance can have dangerous effects on the heart. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/iom_food_ads_kids.html">Government Report Indicts Food Ads Aimed at Kids</a> SpongeBob SquarePants may have to lighten up. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/obesity_pregnancy.html">Childhood Weight Problems Linked to Obesity Before Pregnancy</a> Study finds child more likely to be overweight if the mother was overweight before she became pregnant. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fast_food_calories.html">Warning To Fast Food Consumers: Actual Calories May Vary</a> British consumer group charges fast food chains are consistently underestimating calories on their menus. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fanny_packs.html">Longer Needles Needed For Beefy Behinds</a> Study finds injections may not be effective for those with fatty buttocks. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/overweight_kids.html">More Overweight Kids Wearing Adult Sizes</a> Adult and junior sizes are designed for kids and often aren't proportional, study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/jhu_protein.html">Study Finds Heart Benefits from Protein-Rich Diet</a> Replacing some, but not all, carbohydrates can improve heart health, researchers find. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/kids_diet.html">Eating Out Often May Add to Kids' Cardiovascular Risk</a> Children who frequently eat out have higher heart disease risk than those who eat more meals at home, researchers report. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/carbs.html">Carbs Back In Favor For Those Seeking Flavor</a> Whole grain breads suddenly in demand as Atkins' memory fades. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/cactus_weight_loss.html">Weight Loss from a Cactus?</a> Look on the Internet and you�ll find dozens of ads peddling pills which supposedly contain an African cactus substance. But do they really? <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/obesity_waist.html">Waist-Hip Ratio Measures Heart Attack Risk</a> Body mass index obsolete, researchers declare. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mcdonalds_ingredients.html">McDonalds To List Nutrition Information on Packages</a> Critics, not overwhelmed, wanted calories listed on the menu. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/overweight_underemployed.html">Overweight Often Means Underemployed</a>British study finds employers routinely discriminate against overweight workers. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/weight_loss_continental.html">Continental Crackdown On Bogus Weight Loss Products</a> U.S., Canada, Mexico team up to prosecute weight loss scams. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_fountain_youth.html">FTC Squashes "Fountain of Youth" Oral Spray</a> Claims are misleading and promoters used illegal spam, agency alleges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/pacemaker_stomach.html">A Pacemaker for the Stomach</a> Electronic regulator can dull appetite, speed weight loss, study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alcohol_labels.html">Nutrition Labels on Alcoholic Beverages Urged</a> Consumer groups ask for immediate federal action. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_nbty.html">NBTY to Pay $2 Million Penalty For Phony Health Claims</a> Company claimed its products would cause consumers to lose weight or cure a variety of health problems. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_greens.html">"Supreme Greens" Promoters Settle FTC Charges</a> Herbal supplement supposedly cured cancer, heart disease, obesity, etc. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/obesity_risk.html">Vast Majority of U.S. Adults At Risk of Obesity</a> Framingham study finds alarming growth in number of overweight adults. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/obesity_fried_foods.html">Fried Foods, Fatter Kids</a> Study finds kids who eat out often are more likely to be overweight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/usda_pyramid_kids.html">Son of Sphinx - USDA Unveils Another Food Pyramid</a> Another multi-colored pyramid with no labels is supposed to help kids eat right. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_ab_force.html">FTC Orders Ab Force to Stop Making Deceptive Claims</a> "Firm abs, phony ads." <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/asthma_obesity.html">Asthma and Obesity: Is There A Connection?</a> Heavier women show strong tendency to develop asthma. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_cortislim.html">Cortislim Promoters Forfeit $4.5 Million in FTC Settlement</a> Infomercials promised weight loss in a bottle. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/healthy_lifestyle.html">Knowing How to Lead a Healthy Lifestyle Isn't Enough</a> Study finds most Americans know what they should do, but few actually do so. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/potatoes.html">The Skinny on Potatoes</a> The starch in spuds turns quickly to sugar, just like a chocolate bar. The answer: moderation. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/cereal.html">Eat Cereal, Stay Thin</a> Two studies find cereal-for-breakfast eaters tend to be thinner. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_seaweed_patches.html">FTC Settles With Marketers Of Seaweed Patches</a> Hydro-Gel Slim Patch and Slenderstrip claim to aid in weight loss. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/gao_junk_food.html">GAO Report Shows Junk Food in 9 out of 10 Schools</a> Despite pockets of progress, situation getting worse rather than better, study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/teens_cereal.html">Teen Girls Who Eat Cereal Stay Thinner</a> Study finds cereal consumption directly tied to lower body mass index. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/protein_exercise.html">Protein-Rich Diet Boosts Benefit of Exercise</a> Study finds high-carb diets not as effective in building muscle mass. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tv_junk_food.html">TV Ads Market Junk Food to Kids, Study Finds</a> <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/brain_tricking.html">Tricking the Brain to Lose Weight</a> British researchers say hormone tricks brain into thinking stomach is full. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/soy_study.html">Study Casts Doubt on Soy's Health Benefits</a> Evidence review finds little evidence of major health improvements from soy consumption. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/obesity.html">Southeast Leads the Way in Weight Gain</a> Mississippi packs on the most pounds, Colorado the least. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fast_food_schools.html">Fast-Food Restaurants Cluster Around Schools</a> Study finds 3 to 4 times more junk food palaces than normal in school neighborhoods. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_meridia.html">FDA Refuses to Ban Weight-Loss Drug Meridia</a> Public Citizen claims drug's risks outweight its benefits. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/goen.html">New Jersey Hits TrimSpa, Lipo Spa with $750,000 Penalty</a> "Seminars" about weight-loss and smoking cessation were sales pitches for supplements, state charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/soda_schools.html">Beverage Industry Pulls Soda From Elementary Schools</a> Consumer advocates push to expand policy to middle and high schools. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/anorexia_nervosa.html">Good News about Anorexia Nervosa</a> According to an article published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, women with anorexia may have some chemical imbalances in the brain. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/breakfast_weight_control.html">Eat Breakfast, Stay Thin</a> According to members of the National Weight Control Registry, breakfast is the key to weight loss. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/moderate_weight_loss.html">Even a Little Weight Loss is Beneficial</a> Losing as few as four pounds off that soft middle-aged waistline of yours can help you get healthy and probably live longer. So there are no more excuses. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tropicana.html">Tropicana to Change Labeling of Fruit-Flavored Drinks</a> Almost no fruit in most of its fruit drinks. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/nuts.html">Going Nuts over Nuts</a> Once thought to be fattening, nuts now are seen as healthy ... but they're still fattening. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/duke_preventive.html">Obesity Lowers Likelihood of Receiving Preventive Health Care</a> Duke study finds preventive care decreases as weight increases. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/atkins.html">Atkins Diet Company Files Bankruptcy</a> Low-carb promoters run out of dough. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/teens_supplements.html">More Teens Using Body-Enhancing Products</a> Boys try to bulk up, girls seek pencil-thin silhouette. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/weight_work.html">Workers Gaining Weight on the Job</a> Workers piling on the pounds in increasingly sedentary workplaces. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/splenda_nz.html">New Zealand Sours on Splenda Ads</a> Advertising standards body finds ads for the artificial sweetener misleading. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/protein.html">Study Suggests Protein A Key Ingredient In Weight Loss</a> Some diets work not because they eliminate carbohydrates but because they increase protein consumption, researchers say. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/kelloggs.html">Kellogg's Told to Stop Trashing Apples</a> Company claims its Apple Jacks Cereal is better than the real thing. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/adolescent_weight.html">Adolescent Weight Gain Blamed on Inactivity</a> Ten-year study finds weight gain of 10 to 15 pounds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/xenadrine.html">FTC Sues Promoters of Top-Selling Xenadrine EFX</a> Promoters made false claims for supposed weight-loss supplement, agency charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cspi_soft_drinks.html">Consumer Group Wants Health Warnings on Soft Drinks</a> Kids drinking too much sugar, not getting enough important nutrients. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/diet_phrases.html">Seven Summer Diet Phrases to Ease Consumer Confusion</a> A few catch phrases for those seeking to lose weight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/obesity_insurance.html">Overweight Americans Weigh Down Insurance System</a> Cost of treating obesity up 1,000 percent over 15 years, study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/himalayan.html">Himalayan Diet Breakthrough Settles Federal Charges</a> Promoters claimed their potion "oozes out of the cliff face cracks in the summer season." <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/dr_phil.html">Docs Want to Trim Dr. Phil's Milk Mustache</a> Pediatricians dispute claim that milk consumption helps kids lose weight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mayo_treadmill.html">Mayo Clinic Developing a "Treadmill Workstation"</a> Desk replacement would let workers burn calories while using their computer. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_gerovita.html">Gero Vita Settles Federal Charges</a> Supplement manufacturer claimed to cure conditions ranging from Alzheimer's to old age. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/soy.html">Study Suggests Soy Helpful in Weight Loss, Diabetes Prevention</a> Test found soy-based meal replacements produced lower serum cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels than milk-based equivalents. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/laughter_weight.html">Scientists Think Laughing Helps Shed Pounds</a> Study finds belly laughs burn calories. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/selfworx.html">Selfworx.com Settles FTC Charges for $100,000</a> Weight-loss products are bogus, feds charge. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tv_obesity.html">TV Linked To Childhood Obesity</a> Junk food not seen as major factor in British study/ <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/weight_watchers.html">Study Finds Weight Watchers Tops For Long-Term Weight Loss</a> Consumer Reports finds Weight Watchers diet is more varied and nutritious. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/diabetes_dairy.html">Low-Fat Dairy Products May Lower Diabetes Risk in Men</a> Researchers find that men who include more dairy products in their diets, especially low-fat varieties, may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/oldfat_newfat.html">New Fat Clears Out Old Fat</a> Researchers find that a zero-fat diet may inhibit the burning of previously stored fat. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fat_tax.html">Detroit Mayor Seeks Fast Food Tax</a> Tax on burgers and fries could improve the city's health ... both fiscal and physical, His Honor thinks. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/obesity_gap.html">Americans Closing the Obesity Gap</a> It's no longer just the poor who are overweight. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cspi_food_suits.html">Consumer Group Sues Whole Foods Market</a> Plaintiff in proposed class-action case became violently ill after eating a meat substitute made from mold. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sanofi.html">Sanofi-Aventis Tries to Muzzle Web Newsletter</a> Company is seeking FDA approval of its new diet drug, Acomplia. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/absurd.html">FTC Flexes Its Muscles in Ab Energizer Case</a> AB Energizer settles federal charges, agrees to $2 million penalty. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cortislim_cspi.html">Weight Loss in a Bottle? Not Likely</a> CortiSlim, Enova and other weight-loss potions drain dollars, not pounds, newsletter charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/food_pyramid.html">New Food Pyramid Sphinxlike, Critics Charge</a> Mysteries of healthful nutrition are looked somewhere inside the graphic. But where? <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ephedra_ban.html">Judge Overturns Ephedra Ban</a> FDA overstepped its authority in banning popular weight-loss drug, judge rules. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fish_men.html">Despite Contaminants, Fish Healthy for Most Men</a> Benefit of omega-3 oils outweighs risk of pollutants for most adults, Harvard finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/good_carbs.html">Good Carbs Can Aid Weight Loss</a> Study finds diets similar to South Beach effective in reducing weight, lowering cholesterol. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/obesity_beverages.html">Beverages May Be Key To Teen Obesity</a> Too much soda and juice, not enough milk can spell trouble for teens, study finds. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_diet_patch.html">Diet Patch Promoters Settle Federal Charges</a> Diet patch didn't work and its promoters used illegal spam, feds alleged. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_enforma.html">Enforma System Promoters Settle FTC Charges</a> Infomercial producers made deceptive claims made to sell weight-loss products. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mcdonalds_suit.html">Appeals Court Reinstates McDonald's Suit</a> Plaintiffs charge McDonald's tried to create the impression that its food was part of a healthy lifestyle. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fat_trapper.html">Fat Trapper Promoters Banned from Further Advertising</a> Federal Trade Commission filed contempt allegations against the promoters. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/body_wise.html">Body Wise to Pay $3.5 Million to Settle Deceptive Advertising Charges</a> Company made unsubstantiated claims that AG-Immune prevents, treats, or cures numerous diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS and asthma. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/dietary_guidelines.html">Feds Update Dietary Recommendations</a> Eat less, exercise more, new guidelines recommend. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ftc_skin_patch.html">Feds Prosecute Skin Patch Weight-Loss Promoters</a> Transdermal patches targeted to Hispanic consumers do nothing to reduce weight, FTC charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/thermalean.html">Feds Weigh In Against Thermalean Promoters</a> FTC charges promoters of weight-loss nostrum and Lipodrene, a supposed erectile dysfunction remedy. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ny_overweight.html">Spitzer Issues Guidelines for Overweight Consumers</a> New York Attorney General urges consumers to be aggressive in seeking insurance coverage for obesity treatments. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ephedra_raid.html">Feds Raid Ephedra Warehouse</a> FDA charges VITERA-XT contains ephedra, makes unsubstantiated health claims and is an adulterated food. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/weight_age.html">Gaining Weight With Age Increases Risks</a> A slender teenager who puts on the pounds in adulthood may face higher risks, a study indicates. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/bogus_fat.html">Feds Target Bogus Weight Loss Claims</a> FTC charges six firms with making unsubstianted claims. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/il_diet_patch.html">Illinois Sues Diet Patch Promoters</a> "Magic" weight loss claims are false, state charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/pounds_off.html">Fast White, Pounds Off Face Federal Charges</a> Telemarketers promise free samples but consumers find charges on their account, FTC alleges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fda_supplements.html">FDA Vows Crackdown on Dietary Supplements</a> Agency responds to criticism of government inaction. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/low_carb.html">Consumer Group Wants Feds to Act on Low Carb Claims</a> Agencies should aggressively go after misleading claims and mislabeling, National Consumer League argues. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/olive_oil.html">FDA Allows Health Claim for Olive Oil</a> Latest component of Mediterranean diet to get feds' blessing. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/body_solutions.html">Body Solutions Founder Faces $155 Million Judgment</a> Promoter falsified financial statements to hide assets from court. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sds.html">$30 Million Damages in Slim Down Solution Case</a> Court permanently bars promoters from making bogus weight-loss claims. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/hydrogel.html">Hydro-Gel Promoters Settle Federal Charges</a> Unsubstantiated weight-loss claims for "Hydo-Gel Slim Patch" and "Slenderstrip." <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ftc_cortisol.html">FTC: Cortisol Claims Defy Reality</a> Agency challenges claims that Cortisol can cause weight loss and reduce the risk of serious health conditions. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ab_force.html">Judge Bars Misleading Ab Force Claims</a> Ruling upholds Federal Trade Commission complaint. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ftc_omega.html">FDA OKS Omega-3 Health Claim on Food Labels</a> Fatty acids found in salmon and tuna may help prevent heart disease. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/bodyflex.html">BodyFlex to Offer $2.6 Million in Refunds</a> Federal prosecutors challenge company's weight loss claims. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/nj_ephedra.html">New Jersey Targets Ephedra Distributor</a> N.V.E. Pharmaceuticals advertised ephedra-containing drugs as safe, state charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ultracarb.html">Ultra Carb, Chito-Trim Promoters Face $1 Million Settlement</a> Federal Trade Commission charged that advertising was deceptive and misleading. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cortislim_suit.html">Lawsuit Challenges Cortislim Claims</a> No evidence the product works, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/metabolife_indictment.html">Metabolife Founder Indicted</a> Federal grand jury charges company and founder with lying to investigators about ephedra supplements. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/dermalin.html">Feds Charge Promoters of Diet Supplements, Gels</a> FTC says no proven benefit to Dermalin, Cutting Gel, Tummy Flattening Gel, Leptoprin, Anorex, and PediaLean. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ftc_pedia_loss.html">"Pedia Loss" Claims Challenged</a> Federal Trade Commission challenges weight-loss claims. <a href="/web/20100302212309/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ftc_kfc.html">KFC's Low-Fat Claims Don't Fly</a> FTC says KFC told a Whopper in its low-fat ads. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100302212309/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/qvc.html">Feds Charge QVC over Weight-Loss Claims</a> Home-shopping channel had agreed in 2000 not to make unsubstantiated for false claims. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100302212309/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/peel_away.html">"Peel Away the Pounds" Promoters Fined $1 Million</a> Supposed weight-loss product actually does nothing, prosecutors charged. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100302212309/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/zymax.html">Weight-Loss Promoters Fined $2.2 Million</a> Zymax, MillinesES, Serotril ineffective, feds charge. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100302212309/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/ephedra_ban.html">FDA Moves to Ban Ephedra</a> "Natural speed" blamed for more than 155 deaths. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100302212309/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/fat_ads.html">Feds Want Media to Lighten Up on Weight-Loss Ads</a> Too many false claims on the air and in print. 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