Dieters Seek Independence From Doctors in Weight Loss Efforts
A survey found 70 percent of Americans trying to lose weight follow their own diet plans with no doctor help, while one third use unproven supplements. Experts warn there is no safe rapid loss and many products lack proven efficacy, underscoring missed chances for medical guidance.
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Boston
Saul Shiffman
University of Pittsburgh
Glaxo- SmithKline PLC
George Blackburn
Harvard Medical School
Federal Trade Commission
U.S
Acnielsen
IMS Health
Shiffman
Bausch & Lomb Failed to Report Fungal Eye Infection Cases
The FDA warned Bausch & Lomb over failing to report 35 Fusarium keratitis infection injuries by April 7 linked to ReNu with MoistureLoc. Singapore alerted officials, sales were halted in Singapore and Hong Kong in February, U.S. sales paused in April, and a global recall began in May.
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Bausch & Lomb Inc
Bausch & Lomb
Singapore
Rochester
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Greenville, S.C
Bausch
Hong Kong
U.S
Mindless Eating and the Hidden Cues Behind Calories
Cornell University professor Brian Wansink argues weight loss comes from changing small everyday habits rather than counting calories or banning fats. His Food and Brand Lab uses a homey kitchen setup with cameras to study how colors, mood, and subtle prompts influence how much people eat, showing many daily decisions occur subconsciously. He cites experiments with color plates, self filling bowls, and cue variations that alter portions and choices, advocating selecting a few manageable habits each month to trim 100-200 daily calories.
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Cornell University
Brian Wansink
Wansink
Cornell
Upstate New York
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
David Duprey
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