The new diet drugs: they really do help some people lose weight. But are they worth the risks?

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Diet drugs are experiencing a resurgence of popularity in the 1990s. Approximately a million people are using the combination of fenfluramine and phentermine as appetite suppressants, and the FDA has approved an obesity drug called dexfenfluramine. Possible side effects are discussed.

Complications and side effects, Drug therapy, Obesity, Appetite depressants

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Learning to love the mirror. Want to feel better about your body? Here are five proven ways to start

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Some women are severe critics of their own bodies, and frequently overestimate their actual size. Some of the recommendations for women with poor body images include exercising, emphasizing the positive, making use of visualization, and treating oneself to small pleasures.

Psychological aspects, Column, Body image, Self-perception, Self perception

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Oat cuisine: want to lose weight, cut your cholesterol, and lower your blood pressure too?

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Oatmeal has several key health benefits that can reduce the risk and effects of several conditions and provide overall health. Oats are high in soluble fiber, which aids digestion, and help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure when eaten in slightly larger portions.

Recipes and menus, Cooking, Oats, Oatmeal, Cookery (Oats)

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