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Gastric bypass surgery: Who is it for? Gastric bypass surgery — Find out if this obesity treatment is right for you.
Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work? A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the effectiveness of Alli, an over-the-counter weight-loss pill.
Gastric bypass surgery Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight-loss surgery. It's important to understand risks and results of gastric bypass and other types of bariatric surgery.
Guide to types of weight-loss surgery Get the skinny on weight-loss surgery, including Roux-en-Y, gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch.

Boiling down the dietary guidelines Don't be intimidated by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. They boil down to a few key recommendations about which foods to choose and which to avoid.
Healthy chicken recipes When you think of chicken, you probably think of fried chicken, but there are plenty of healthy chicken recipes to enjoy.
Mediterranean diet recipes These healthy and appealing recipes will get you hooked on the Mediterranean diet.

Couponing and other frugal food shopping tips Use these frugal food shopping tips to achieve healthy savings on your grocery bill.
Added sugar: Don't get sabotaged by sweeteners Added sugar can contribute unwanted calories and aggravate health concerns. See where it may be lurking in your diet and how to cut back.
Tool: Target heart rate calculator Target heart rate calculator — Calculate your target heart rate zone to exercise safely.

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