Fat Burning Science: Metabolism, Medications and Health Risks

How does your body burn fat during ketosis and aerobic exercise? Factors like depression, medications (Neurontin/Celexa), and thyroid levels (TSH) significantly impact your weight loss progress.

How Much Weight Do You Lose When You Have Mono?

Mononucleosis is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, one of the most common human viruses. While symptoms of EBV are indistinguishable from other mild illnesses in children, up to 50 percent of cases lead to mono, the drawn-out, glandular infection.

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Bad Side Effects of HCG Injections for Weight Loss

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has approved the hormone HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, for the treatment of infertility. It also has become popular for weight loss because of a theory developed in the 1950s by British endocrinologist A.T.W.

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HCG Appetite Suppressant & Weight Loss Shots

Human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG is a pregnancy hormone that is prescribed off-label for use as a weight-loss aid. HCG is produced in the placenta for the purpose of providing nourishment to the fetus and promoting the production of other hormones.

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Depo-Provera & Weight Loss

Depo-Provera is a type of brand-name, injectable birth control that can effectively prevent pregnancy for up to three months. According to FamilyDoctor.

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