Continued from HPV Vaccine Side Effects.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) became a hot topic in 2006 when the FDA approved Gardasil, the first vaccine proven to provide nearly 100 percent protection against the four HPV strains responsible for more than 70 percent of cervical cancers and 90 percent of genital warts.

But talk turned confusing as misinformation about Gardasil’s safety and efficacy quickly spread. Still not sure if the vaccine is right for you? Get the facts you need to make up your mind. (more…)

What a surprise! Just three weeks after giving birth to twins, Jennifer Lopez looks like she is well on her way to lose all her baby weight. But is it really a big surprise? Um, no, of course, she was in great shape before she got pregnant.

According a friend, the 5′6″ Jennifer had gained more than 50 pounds during her pregnancy and was shocked by the changes in her body. “My belly’s all pudgy. I don’t know what’s going on,” said Jennifer during her pregnancy.

So how does someone like Jennifer Lopez keep herself motivated to lose weight? She spent $50K on a home gym. Yeah, I know, but hey, it is better than seating around all day chewing donuts.

What else? “She’s consulted trainers, nutritionists and doctors, looking for the safest way to drop the weight in record time,” says her friend. (more…)

What is really behind the fear of getting fat? The misery many women put themselves through to achieve an ideal body may have little to do with wanting to be thin. What really motivates them, according to Alexander J. Mussap, a psychologist at Deakin University in Australia, is the fear of getting fat.

He studied 130 women, ages 18 to 40 (none of them diagnosed with an eating disorder), and found that women who were fearful and risk-averse were three times more likely to be preoccupied with their looks, exhibit troublesome eating behaviors, and engage in unhealthy weight loss than were those with a high impulse to pursue pleasure and excitement. (more…)

I am a 25 year old male, I am trying to lose 18 pounds. Its 3.18.08 and my weight is 188. I want to be 170 by June of 08. I try to eat right but its hard. I go on the elliptical 4-5 days a week, my weight has gone down to 183 but then its back up. Its been a dream of mine to be in shape I just need some guidance. I real hope you can help. Thanks so much. Jason. [via Ask Questions]

The good news Let’s see if your goal of losing 18 pounds in 3 months is actually achievable. 18 pounds divided by 3 months equals 6 pounds, which means that you need to lose 6 pounds a month to reach your goal. Let’s break this down a bit further. 6 pounds divided by 4 weeks equals 1.5 pounds. (more…)

Charlize Theron has a pretty good experience with a weight gain and a weight loss which was always part of her career. Recently, she had to lose some weight so that she can fit into very skinny jeans for her role in Sleepwalking.

But does it make her a weight-loss expert? Do we have to listen to what Charlize says about gastric bypass surgery or weight loss in general? Let me put it this way, would Charlize take acting advice from, oh, I do not know, a car mechanic? (more…)

A fermented dairy product, yogurt has long been a popular health food, largely because it provides beneficial bacteria that help support digestion and your immune system.

Now researchers are discovering that yogurt (and the friendly flora it contains) may also enhance nutrient absorption. One study shows that yogurt increases blood levels of several B vitamins, for example. (more…)

Hi my name is Sandy ….i have recently heard about clen…. have no intention of taking it for longer than a month… i have gained weight since i hit 40 and its so hard to get off…i have no health problems of any kind .. eat fairly healthy and starting to walk but the weight isnt coming off… i am tired from my work and think that clen could give me a jump start… i am a health conscious person and would never consider doing this for an extended period of time… i have just gotten older and would like an ego boost…. can you tell me where could i buy this safely? [via Ask Questions]

I cannot tell you where to buy clenbuterol safely simply because, well, you cannot buy clenbuterol safely. As far as I understand, clenbuterol is illegal for human consumption. In addition, clen is not safe for human consumption, so I strongly advise you to stay away from it. (more…)

Forget the pickles and ice cream. Jamie Lynn Spears is having her own unique craving. “She’s got it bad for cheeseburgers,” an insider says. “And they have to be from her favorite greasy spoon, Nyla’s Burger Basket.” (more…)