VF Corp. to Buy Seven For All Mankind

Street.Com - VF also agreed to buy Lucy Activewear, a maker of comfortable clothing such as yoga pants and tank tops, for $110 million. The two brands will form the foundation of a new division dubbed VF Contemporary Brands, which is expected to generate annual Read more

Obese Survive Heart Attacks Better

US News and World Report - Even moderate weight loss can have a big impact," said Dr. Heinz Buettner of the Heart Centre in Bad Krozingen in Germany. "Obese patients have a better chance to correct their situation compared to thin patients who may just have bad genes." Because Read more

Leo V. Williams, III Elected to Direct Selling Association's

MSN MoneyCentral - Medifast, the leading portion controlled weight loss program, has been helping people lose weight and achieve better health for 25 years. Take Shape For Life, a wholly owned subsidiary of Medifast, Inc., encourages lifelong weight loss maintenance Read more

White Women More Likely than Black Women to Seek Dieting Help

YubaNet - In the battle of the bulge, dieters often seek reinforcements - such as a doctor's prescription, counseling by a mental health professional, suggestions from a trainer or membership in a weight-loss support group. However, some people might be more Read more