Approval of the nation’s first weight loss drug in 13 years came by way of the FDA earlier this week with the authorization of Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc’s Belviq.
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It’s Not Sugar: FDA Denies Rebrand Attempt from HFCS to ‘Corn Sugar’June 2nd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Last week, the FDA finally denied a controversial 2010 petition filed by the corn industry agency, The Corn Refiners Association, which sought approval to allow the use of the alternative name ‘corn sugar’ to apply to the vilified processed sweetener, high fructose corn syrup. Read More:It’s Not Sugar: FDA Denies Rebrand Attempt from HFCS to ‘Corn Sugar’New Study Claims Best Approach to Weight Loss: Skip The FadsApril 25th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine suggests strong evidence exists to support skipping fad diets and gimmicks and opting instead for ‘old-fashioned’ approaches to sustainable weight loss. Read More:New Study Claims Best Approach to Weight Loss: Skip The Fads |
