Meridia (sibutramine) or commonly known in Singapore as Reductil may result in higher risk of cardiovascular problems said the Food and Drug Administration. Following is the detail of the report. We do not encourage or discourage the use of slimming pill in aiding weight loss but its side effect is something that one must learn [...]
FOUR people are being investigated here for peddling drugs illegally online in the past week during a sting operation to curb a growing online drug trade.
It was part of a global effort led by Interpol, the World Health Organisation and an international enforcement forum and was carried out over five days to weed out an [...]
Housewife Rose Lee wanted to burn off her excess fats but ended up being burned instead. -
SHE was undergoing a slimming treatment to burn off her excess fat, but she ended up being burned instead.
Housewife Rose Lee now has a 20cm-long welt that stretches across her abdomen, and had to be on painkillers and antibiotics [...]
If you following all the major women forums in Singapore, we will notice Dr Nara is a household name for doing cosmetic surgery in Thailand. So who is Dr Nara really? Is he really that good as claimed by some members or is it the low price that he charged compared to doing it in [...]
Bangkok has always been a favourite hot spot for Singaporean that are considering doing cosmetics surgeries. Following is a detail field report of doing cosmetic surgery in Hat Yai
Source : http://www.bangkok-cosmeticsurgery.com/CosmeticsurgeryinHatYai.htm
I have recently been in the Southern Thai city of Hat Yai for two weeks, in order to do some research on cosmetic surgery and [...]
This is an extract from Straits Times May 3, 2009
Source : http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_371754.html
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is warning consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products.
Made by Iovate Health Sciences USA, they are being recalled in the United States due to reports of serious adverse reactions there.
Hydroxycut, a slimming supplement used by people trying to shed kilos [...]
If your BMI is less than 27, you should think twice before trying to get duromine or any other prescribed slimming pills from the clinic from now on.
Wed, Sep 23, 2009, The Straits Times
Source : http://www.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20090922-169212.html
DOCTORS who were warned earlier this year against being too lax in prescribing diet pills are still not taking [...]
There is so much rave about F-cookies at NU REN WO ZUI DA. That is probably the only reason why it became popular bcoz celebrities are eating it too??
How much is it?
you can get fcup cookies at blogshops..
range from 33-35 i think? inclusive of shipping and handling.
What are the ingredients?
Raw materials: Flour, chocolate, margarine, [...]
Source : http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_442405.html
Martin Huang carried out the unorthodox procedure on patients
PROMINENT plastic surgeon Martin Huang has been fined and censured by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) for performing an unorthodox procedure on patients.
He had injected animal foetal cells into the patients, purportedly to slow their ageing and to rejuvenate them. This procedure is generally not [...]
Some of my friends are rushing to get their cosmetic surgery done in Thailand. The motivation behind this is of course, COST!
Check out the cost of doing cosmetics surgery in Thailand
Facelift Surgery Prices
[excludes, brow, forehead, nose, eyes, lips (not COMPLETE face lift)]
“Mid” – Facelift Surgery (cosmetic surgery facelift by leading ISO-certified hospital, includes two nights [...]
In my opinion such practices is not something new, personally I have nothing against doctors but such medical malpractise is not uncommon in Singapore. So what happen if you think the treatment has failed? Well you have few options. One is to report to SMC but be prepared not to get back any monetary compensation [...]
Injection of Fats is quite common in Singapore, the effect is almost immediate. More importantly, it is a simple and quick fix in enhancing your cup size. But did your doctor tell you everything you need to know about this minor surgery?
Before I comment any further, just read what what the American Society for Aesthetic [...]
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1211954/Bride-crash-diet-death–eating-just-530-calories-day-11-weeks.html#ixzz0dbEYS72X
An obese woman died after losing more than three stone on a crash diet to get in shape for her wedding.Samantha Clowe, 34, collapsed at home from heart failure after following the strict low calorie LighterLife diet for 11 weeks.
She weighed 17 stone 6 lbs when she started the diet and was determined [...]
Hi All,
I am a thai who goes to bangkok every 6 months so for me these pills are easily accessible. Have tried Panbesy and Reductile, both appetite suppressant pills.(Duromine is a slow-release form of phentermine. It is not approved for use in Thailand, but phentermine by itself is available in Thailand under the brand name [...]
DUROMINE® diet pill (manufacturer & supplier contact information) is a prescription drug in Singapore. That is, it has to be prescribed for you by your doctor only when you BMI is > 27
Duromine pill is a drug primary used as an appetite suppressant, typically prescribed for individuals being at increased medical risk because of their [...]
Source : http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Tech%2Band%2BScience/Story/STIStory_421031.html
WASHINGTON – US HEALTH officials are reviewing reports of liver injury in people who took Roche Holding AG’s weight loss drug Xenical or the over-the-counter version sold by GlaxoSmithKline.
30 liver injury cases involved 120mg doses of Xenical
THE FDA said 30 of the liver injury cases occurred outside the United States and [...]
If you considering doing liposuction or vaser to get rid of that fat arm and flabby tummy, do consider reading what others have to say first.
I did my little research in four popular forums that Singapore women frequent for answers. Views are split and some biased where member try to advertise their own service.
In [...]
last time called Sens*******. I spent around 2.5K and gained 4kg at the end. They blame it on water retention. But everytime u visit..they will say u slim how many cm..by measuring u loosely at the start and pulling the tape to the tightest at the end..got lose meh? Hmph.
somemore the measuring tape is in [...]
It is interesting to learn that when ask to choose between $10,000 over permanent weight loss of 5kg, 72 percent of Singaporean chose money over weight loss. Following is the report:
Aug 6, 2009
Source : http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_413260.html
Lose 5 kg or gain $10,000?
Asked to choose between $10,000 and a permanent weight loss of 5kg, 72 per cent of [...]
A HALTER dress with a plunging neckline is not something you would wear on a Channel 8 cooking show.
At least, that’s what some viewers thought after watching Joanne Peh, 26, whip up her favourite dishes in an episode of 3-Plus-1 recently.
MediaCorp forums were abuzz after the show, with one netizen, Bezxzer, commenting: “Seriously, it was [...]
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Meridia (Reductil) may have a higher risk of cardiovascular problems, the Food and Drug Administration *NEWSFLASH*
November 21, 2009