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?
Pyloric stenosis
In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.
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.
Dietary supplements for weight loss
Do dietary supplements help with weight loss? Are they safe? Get the facts.
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss
Proponents tout apple cider vinegar as a weight-loss aid, but there's little proof that it works.
Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work?
Alli is an over-the-counter weight-loss pill that keeps your body from absorbing all of the fat in food. Learn about the drug's benefits and side effects.