(TIME.com) -- Pepsi's latest refresher claims to fend off fat. But is a healthy soda an oxymoron? "Pepsi Special," the new drink distributed by Pepsi's partner in Japan, Suntory Holdings Limited, contains dextrin, a dietary fiber that dissolves in water and is found in fiber supplements such as Benefiber. Eaten appropriately, in fiber-rich foods such… Continue reading Pepsi’s fat-fighting soda: Too good to be true?
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FDA approves Allergan Weight-Loss Lap-Band for more patients
The FDA approved lower BMI requirements for the LapBand System.FDA broadened the indication on Allergan’s Lap-Band to include obese adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 40 and at least one obesity-related comorbid condition, such as diabetes, heart disease and gallstones. The expanded indication brings an estimated 37 million Americans into eligibility…… Continue reading FDA approves Allergan Weight-Loss Lap-Band for more patients
