Yes, calories still count; if you've cut back on fat but the scale hasn't budged, here's why

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Reducing fat from the diet is insufficient to result in weight loss. Research indicates that extra calories result in weight gain regardless of whether the calories are from fats or other types of food. Low-fat diets are healthful, but to lose weight, a reduction in calories is also necessary.

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The new fake fat: too good to be true?

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Olestra, sold as Olean, may cause diarrhea and abdominal cramps in some people. It also may deplete the body of some nutrients. Some experts believe that small amounts of olestra are not harmful. People who use the product, which has no calories, tend to eat larger quantities of other foods.

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Allergies: fall's hidden health risk

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Allergies can pose serious health risks. People who treat their allergies are less likely than those who let allergies run their course to develop asthma. Untreated allergies can also lead to sinus infections. Common allergy treatments are described.

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