US researchers have developed a drug that can mimic the symptoms our body feels after having ingested a copious meal. Recently, the “imaginary meal” drug has been successfully tested on obese mice with no side effects. Researchers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, fed a group of obese mice with fexaramine on a daily basis for five weeks. Scientists noticed that the drug wasn’t … [Read more...]
Florida Mom Feeds Daughter Tapeworms to Make her Lose Weight
According to recent news, a Florida mom has admitted to feeding her daughter tapeworms to make her lose weight before an important beauty contest. Maricar Cabral-Osorio, a pediatric nurse, declared that the teenage girl arrived at the hospital with a bulging stomach. She was also experiencing extreme pains. At first, medical staff believed that she might be pregnant, but a fast ultrasound showed … [Read more...]
Facebook friend inspires morbidly obese man to lose nearly 400 pounds
Few good words and little inspiration can bring colossal changes in anyone’s life. Inspiration can come from anyone and from anywhere, which may be beyond your expectation. This was how Brian Flemming, an alcoholic who was severely morbidly obese, found his inspiration in Jackie Eastham who lived in England. Flemming and Eastham first met during a drawing game. Draw Something, in the spring … [Read more...]
34-year-old Woman Sara Lugger Wins after Losing Weight
Betting to lose in order to win seems to have worked for 34-year-old Sara Lugger who was over 340 pounds when she placed her first bet at a site called DietBet for losing those extra kilos. And now she is a proud winner of $330. Lugger had struggled with weight gain throughout her life. She was suffering from ulcerative colitis when she was younger and put on prednisone. Prednisone is a … [Read more...]
