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Qnexa, a new diet pill, will be the first new diet pill in 13 years if it gets approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug was previously rejected by the FDA in 2010 due to concerns of safety. Qnexa manufacturers are now presenting additional material to argue their case. Here are three things to know about the new diet pill, Qnexa.

A new study by Tel Aviv University found that eating a slice of chocolate cake as part of a balanced breakfast actually helped dieters lose more weight and keep it off longer, a great piece of news for dieters with a sweet tooth. Find out the results, what this means for your diet, and whether this study is too good to be true.

Put down your diet soda and listen up. The bubbly zero calorie drink may increase your risk of heart disease, according to new research.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University claim that eating chocolate cake in the morning is good for slimmers as this is when the body's metabolism is most active--and gives them the rest of the day to burn the calories off.

According to the report of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 90 percent of Americans are consuming more than the recommended level of sodium. Bread and Rolls are the top sources of salt (sodium chloride) intake.

Despite having four children, Victoria Beckham always seems to shrink back into her slender figure post-pregnancy. It comes as no surprise that the former Spice Girl turned designer shed a ton of baby weight pounds in preparation for Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, but this time she revealed her diet secrets.

Healthy People Co is recalling 15 lots of seven different dietary supplements because they contain appetite suppressants or a drug for male erectile dysfunction, the Long Beach, California, company said.

The Raspberry Ketone Diet is a new weight loss product that uses a natural ingredient found in raspberries to help shed the pounds. Many have been wondering about the product and here is what you should know about the Raspberry Ketone diet.

Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than people who don't yo-yo diet, according to a new report.

Pedro Gonzalez began to miss the simple foods within a couple years. In 2003, doctors diagnosed Gonzalez with celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune disease triggered by consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.

Now that Beyonce has given birth to Blue Ivy Carter, she might not be in as tip-top shape as she was before the pregnancy. Known for her “bootylicious” body, what will Beyonce's plans be for returning to her fit form? Exercise and diet are sure to be part of her plans.

Jessica Alba gave birth to her second daughter, Haven, in August 2011. Many would expect her to wear caftans and extra-large sweaters for the next year. But in just four months, Alba hit the beach in Cabo in Dec. wearing a skimpy bikini and looking better than ever. Here is how she dropped the baby weight.

People who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering some 250,000 people.

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) worked on a muffin makeover, with nutrition experts from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), to study healthy breakfast or snack options and the impact of ready- to-eat low-fat diet choices. The study gauged if homemade muffins were a safe bet, compared to donuts and other store-bought muffins, as a healthy snack break.

Let's face it, not all diets work. Nor do all diets work for the same people. A weight loss plan that works for a friend or family member does not necessarily guarantee the same positive results for you. Is the DASH diet, named the number one plan of 2012, right for you? Or are you more suited for a well-known plan like Weight Watchers? Here's a breakdown of both diet plans with pros and cons, so you can choose for yourself.

Weight Watchers was named the best weight-loss diet by the U.S. News and World Report. The diet was also named the easiest to follow and the best commercial diet plan. Here are five things to know about the number one diet for losing weight in 2012.

The DASH Diet ranked the best overall in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Diets of 2012, as well as the healthiest and best for diabetic users. But what is the DASH Diet? How hard is it to follow? Does it have any health risks, and is it as effective as the other diets for weight loss? Here, get a full rundown on the DASH Diet, and how to follow it.

The DASH diet ran to the top of the list of 2012 diets according to the U.S. News & World Report that released its annual list Wednesday.

Happy New Year 2012! This year, your resolution might be to stick to your diet and finally lose weight. Here are the 12 best apps to help you shed those pounds before bikini season.

Stars make enough money to either have gastric bypass surgeries or get liposuction in various parts of their bodies. They also have major access to personal trainers and nutritionists who can have them burn those calories the old fashion way. However, they have chosen to slim down, we've compiled photos of some of the most amazing celebrity weight loss we have ever seen.

Dietician and nutritionist Connie Guttersen proves to both chefs and home cooks that healthy eating doesn't have to be dull.