Dieting

April 09, 2008 -- Following a federal recall of two dietary supplements, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has issued a health advisory for consumers who may have ingested the products and could be at risk for illness.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday reported that two products of the Total Body Formula dietary supplement line have been recalled due to health concerns: Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar and Total Body Mega Formula in Orange/Tangerine flavor.    » read more »

American Heart Association rapid access journal report

DALLAS, Aug. 14 — Regularly counseling families and children about diets low in saturated fats effectively reduces blood cholesterol levels in children up to age 14 without affecting normal physical development, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.    » read more »

15 August 2007 -- Worldwide statistics show that colon cancer kills more than 600,000 people every year. Now, a new study confirms that diet can play a powerful role in treatment.    » read more »

Statement by Sidney Wolfe, MD, Director of the Health Research Group at Public Citizen

June 22, 2007 -- A final rule issued today by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not only is 13 years late but will not do anything to ensure that dietary supplements are safe or effective – a critical necessity.    » read more »

Eat Right Montana

May 1, 2007 -- As swimsuit weather finally approaches, many people’s thoughts turn to weight loss. How can I quickly lose 10, 20, 30, 40 pounds or more? What diet program, pill, or plan will get me the results that I want as rapidly as possible?    » read more »