Medical News: Medicare, Depressing Day, Diet Drug
WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 2:54 PM
In Monday's medical news, NewsCenter 5's Heather Unruh reported that a new poll measures how confusing the new Medicare prescription program is for users; an expert calculates the most depressing day of the year; and a prescription diet drug may soon be available over-the-counter.Save to My Web

Beetroot achieves 'superfood' status
Independent Online - 59 minutes ago
The humble beetroot has not only entered into the world of fine dining, it even has its own fad diet - and is virtually fat free, rich in iron and magnesium and possibly cancer-preventing to boot.Save to My Web

Gastric Bypass Surgery Facts
Black Voices - Jan 23 12:05 PM
Some of us made resolutions to get fit this year, with a strict work-out plan and a healthier diet. However some people require something more extreme like surgery. If youre considering Gastric bypass, take a look at the pros and cons.Save to My Web

Panel Backs Diet Pill's Sale Over the Counter
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Experts recommend that the FDA allow non-prescribed use of a fat-blocking drug.Save to My Web

Fat-Blocking Pill Wins Federal Endorsement
AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
A pharmaceutical company hopes to begin selling this year a fat-blocking pill directly to millions of overweight Americans who now only have access to a prescription version of the drug.Save to My Web