Diet pills, supplements and surgery
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Weight-loss surgery: Is it an option for you?
Weight-loss surgery is one part of a treatment plan for weight loss. Learn about the criteria and what is expected of you.
Water retention: Are there natural diuretics?
Interested in natural diuretics for fluid retention and weight gain? You may be better off watching your diet.
Vitamin B-12 injections for weight loss: Do they work?
Vitamin B-12 injections — A weight-loss shot sounds appealing, but does it work?
Sleep-tracking devices: Dos and don'ts
Sleep trackers may help improve your sleep, but don't jump to conclusions based on your data. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic wellness specialist.
Protein shakes: Good for weight loss?
Protein shakes aren't a magic bullet for weight loss. Here's why.
Prescription weight-loss drugs
Thinking about weight-loss drugs? Find out if one of them could help you.
Phentermine for weight loss
This prescription medicine can help with weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
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This nervous system disorder causes a range of symptoms — and while there's no cure, it's possible to have long periods of remission.
Is the keto diet for you? A Mayo expert weighs in
The ketogenic diet is all about eating the right foods in the right proportions. When you get it right, it'll trigger your body to start burning stored fat.
Hoodia: Does this dietary supplement help weight loss?
Hoodia manufacturers claim the supplement controls appetite, but where's the evidence to back up these claims?