Medical journal editors question sale of diet pill; study shows it raises heart risks in some

French diet guru Michel Montignac, author of “glycemic index” weight loss books, dies

French diet guru Michel Montignac dies

PARIS — A French official says French diet guru Michel Montignac, whose “glycemic index” weight-loss books sold millions of copies, has died.

Low-carb diet better at boosting ‘good’ cholesterol than low-fat; weight loss same, study says

Cookie monster: Jets’ Jenkins losing weight before training camp with unconventional diet

Jets’ Jenkins dropping weight while eating cookies

FDA panel raises concerns over memory lapses seen with experimental weight loss drug

FDA panel worries about psych effects of diet pill

Rev up the treadmill; exercise study underscores how tough it is to avoid weight gain with age

Older women need 1-hour workouts to fend off flab

Low-fat or low-carb? Gene test claims to show which diet works best; skeptics aren’t so sure

Gene test claims to show what diet works best

Trainer Jillian Michaels says false-advertising lawsuit ‘baseless,’ stands behind diet product

Jillian Michaels: Suit over diet product baseless

FDA says weight loss pill increases heart attack risks in patients with history of disease

Report: Evidence lacking for special autism diets, but digestive problems important to treat

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Parents struggle to find balance between happy and healthy for kids this holiday season

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Consumer safety group seeks FDA ban of weight loss pill Meridia, citing heart attack risks

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The Chavez Diet: Venezuelan leader recommends exercise, rice pasta and soy milk to lose weight

The Chavez Diet: Venezuelans urged to lose weight

Drop that taco! Mexico City puts 1,300 overweight police on a diet

Drop that taco! Mexico City puts cops on diet

MEXICO CITY — Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime.

Mexico City puts 1,300 overweight police officers on a diet

Mexico City puts 1,300 overweight police on a diet

MEXICO CITY — Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime. The Mexican capital is putting its 1,300 of its heaviest police officers on a diet, concerned about rapidly expanding waistlines in the force.