A high-protein diet can make regular exercise more effective for women trying to lose weight - helping to build muscle while trimming body fat, a small study suggests. (Washington Post)

March 24, 2005

"As the low-carb fad fades, Atkins has altered its 'net carbs' method by using parts of the latest trend from Europe -- a glycemic-index diet -- to target U.S. food companies for products bearing the new 'net Atkins count' seal."

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October 02, 2004

"Hoping to curb the nation's childhood obesity problem, Atkins Nutritionals announced a collaborative effort Thursday with four major education groups, including the National Education Association, the nation’s largest teachers union."

"Kraft, the largest U.S. food company, on Monday will reveal details of a high-stakes marketing gamble to tie many of its lines with the popular South Beach diet."

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September 03, 2004

"More than 45 million copies of the books have been sold and everyone seems to be on it, but researchers said on Friday that Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets do not help people stay slim."

"Ephedra-free weight-loss products that contain the herb citrus aurantium (Seville orange) aren't effective and may even be dangerous, says a review by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center."

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August 08, 2004

People who undergo gastric bypass surgery often experience a loss of appetite due to a hormone.

A new report says the risks of weight loss surgery can be reduced if only doctors who have been through a rigorous certification process perform the operations in facilities that do at least 100 of the procedures each year.

A new study shows low-carb dieters may be reducing their risk of breast cancer while they're shedding pounds.

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