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Appetite Suppressants

Exercise may not reduce hunger for the overweight

October 03, 2008

Conventional wisdom has stated that exercise reduces hunger, but a new study has found that idea to be only half true. In a small study, researchers found that exercise did help inhibit the hormone leptin in lean women. When leptin levels dipped, participants' hunger was reduced. But the researchers found that obese women did not experience this leptin drop, or the accompanying appetite suppression. Experts say this combination of vigorous exercise and increased hunger may lead overweight women ... Read more »

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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss?

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...not, they contain caffeine which acts as both an appetite suppressant as well as a mild diuretic... Read more »

Stimulant Medication Abuse for Weight Loss

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Parents of children with ADHD are frequently concerned about one of the major side effects of... Read more »

Fat Burning Supplements: Stop Making Weight Loss More Expensive Than It Should Be!

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The last 40 years of health advice has been dominated by the "eat low-fat" mantra. It was a period... Read more »

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As I've written in earlier entries, symptoms of ADHD are shared by several psychiatric disorders,... Read more »

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Heat intolerance

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Coenzyme Q10 for Migraine Prevention

Migraineurs are always looking for methods to help prevent Migraine attacks. We would like to avoid medications as much as possible, and we're always concerned about the possible side effects. Over... Read more »

Caffeine in the diet

...and somecolas. Caffeine is frequently added to over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers, appetite suppressants, and cold medicines. Caffeine has no flavor and can be removed from a... Read more »

Eosinophil count: absolute

...fever Medications that may cause an increase in eosinophils include: Amphetamines (appetite suppressants) Tranquilizers Bulk-type laxatives containing psyllium Certain... Read more »

Arrhythmia Patient Guide

An arrhythmia is any type of irregular heartbeat. It may present itself as a skipped beat, a rapid or slow heart rate, or a continuous irregular heartbeat. Each year, millions of people are... Read more »

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Phentermine Oral Uses and How to Use

...weeks at a time. It should not be taken with other appetite suppressants (see also Drug... Read more »

Phentermine Oral Dosage and Storage

...schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Notes Appetite suppressants should not be used in... Read more »

Phentermine Oral Precautions and Side Effects

Phentermine is used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior... Read more »

Phentermine Oral Drug Interactions

Phentermine is used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior... Read more »

Fluoxetine Oral Uses and How to Use

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety... Read more »

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A survey in Great Britain has found that more than half of women in that country have taken drugs, including one to treat... Read summary »

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