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Do Low Carb Diets Damage The Kidneys? Probably Not
Low carb diets, such as Atkins, which are popular for people who want to lose weight, have been found not to cause any noticeable harm to the kidneys, researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine reported in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology .
Atkins-Type Diets Look Kidney-Friendly: Study
THURSDAY May 31, 2012 -- High protein, Atkins-type diets don't cause noticeable harm to the kidneys in healthy patients without kidney disease, a new study indicates.
7 Healthy Lessons Learned From Fad Diets
Constant dieting may not be the best way to maintain weight, but chances are you've been on one at one point in your life.
People often ask me if fruit is too high in sugar, especially for diabetics. This fear of fruit, I believe, is left over from the Atkins craze, which discouraged eating some fruits on the grounds that they are high in carbohydrates.
Summit's Lime Fresh Mexican Grill easy on everything but the ears
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Just when we thought there was nothing new under the Tex-Mex sun, along comes Lime Fresh Mexican Grill occupying the former Tommy Bahama location at the Summit.
Despite the stares, South Floridians swear by 'feeding tube' diet
It is perhaps today's most maligned diet - assailed as "crazy" and "gross" since pictures emerged last month of a bride outfitted with a feeding tube to drop weight quickly before her big day.
Atkins diet nutritionist explains how to choose the right carbs for weight loss
Do you suffer from "carb confusion?" The Atkins diet company conducted a survey and discovered that many of us aren't sure just how to incorporate the right carbs into our diets to lose weight successfully .
Ask the Diet Doctor: Eat Carbs and Still Lose Weight?
Q: Can I eat carbs and still lose weight? A: While eating fewer carbs is essential for optimal weight loss, you don't need to completely eliminate carbs from your diet.
Rustica exemplifies the super premium-quality mentality that Gourmet, Food & Wine, Saveur and other glossies are talking about when they brandish the foodie word of moment: artisanal.
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Preventive Cardiologist and "South Beach Diet" Author Joins Baptist Health Medical Group
Arthur Agatston, M.D., preventive cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet book series, has joined Baptist Health Medical Group as medical director of wellness and prevention for Baptist Health South Florida , announced Brian E. Keeley, president and CEO.
Miley Cyrus Dons See-Through Crochet Skirt In Miami, Must Be Sweating
Miley Cyrus is much braver than the rest of us, but then, she's not one to shy away from showing off her legs -- even, it seems, in knitwear.
TV Skeptic: 'Weight of the Nation' is light on balance about obesity
To me, there is an 800-pound gorilla looming in the background of "The Weight of the Nation," the four-part documentary that began on Monday and concludes Tuesday on HBO.
The big guns, some of whom are paid to draw pictures of big guns, are coming to Summit City Comic Con this year.
The Effect of a Plant-Based Low-Carbohydrate ("Eco-Atkins")...
The Effect of a Plant-Based Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Body Weight and Blood Lipid Concentrations in Hyperlipidemic Subjects by: David J. A. Jenkins , Julia M. W. Wong , Cyril W. C. Kendall , Amin Esfahani , Vivian W. Y. Ng , Tracy C. K. Leong , Dorothea A. Faulkner , Ed Vidgen , Kathryn A. Greaves , Gregory Paul , William Singer Background ... (more)
The K-E Diet falls short among Sacramento health officials and residents
Future brides wanting to shed that final ten or twenty pounds on their wedding day have taken to a controversial European diet, called the K-E Diet , which involves placing a feeding tube into their noses, for up to ten days, for rapid weight loss.
CarolinaEast hosts expanded wellness expo
CarolinaEast Health System is hosting a Wellness Expo at the New Bern Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in observance of National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week.
Ask the Doctor: Is There a Diet That Works?
This question comes from Nick: I'm having trouble getting to my ideal weight and want to keep my health risks low.
A News 12 Special Assignment : HCG - The Diet Debate
Move over Atkins and weight watchers. Desperate dieters looking to squeeze into their summer best are turning to a new craze this season.
Study Reveals that Americans Are Still Confused About Carbohydrates
My name is Jeanne and I am a carbo-holic. My problem is that I am also a T2 diabetic.
Vegan Diet Books: PETA's Top Summer Weight-Loss Reads
According to a 2010 CDC study , over one-third of U.S. adults are obese. A recent Gallup poll notes that two-thirds of Americans think of themselves as over their target weight, regardless of their actual size.
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