With the Swine Flu making news around the world, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have been examining factors that may make certain individuals more susceptible or at a higher risk of contracting the flu. Interestingly, obesity appears to be one such risk factor. An article in the Washington Post today discussed a survey [...]

A recent study (published by the Associated Press-iVillage) has found that, not surprisingly, of the 1,000 women surveyed, up to half aren’t happy with their weight, including some of those that were within a healthy weight range. The study suggests that women are more focused on how they look rather than the state of their health. [...]

Canadian company, Iovate Health Sciences has this week announced the recall of 14 products in their Hydroxycut weight loss product line, after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers against using these products. The FDA’s warning resulted after receiving 23 reports of liver damage, and even one death. Other reports submitted to the [...]

Last week actress Kirstie Alley revealed that her uphill weight loss battle continues, when she appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s show having regained the 85 pounds she had previously lost. Since appearing on the Oprah show back in 2006, to celebrate the weight loss success she had achieved, Kristie Alley has struggled to maintain her slighter [...]