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You've heard of Alli, right? It's the new over-the-counter weight loss drug that offers "intestinal leakage" if you continue eating a high-fat diet while taking the drug.

I happened to visit a local mall this weekend and was astonished and fascinated to see Alli being marketed with the fanfare normally reserved for movies. It's all part of the "Alli Tour" (yes, that's what they're calling it) - coming soon to a shopping mall near you.

Huge banners hung all over the mall, as you'll see below (these images are cropped a bit to fit - just click them to see the full image):

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What do health policy advisors for Clinton, Romney, Obama, Guiliani, and other major candidates have to say about the nation's obesity epidemic? What's the nation's financial future if the obesity epidemic continues?

Continue reading "The Obesity Challenge: What the Next President Should Do" »

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Just a heads-up: Merrill Lynch is now forecasting the first consumer recession in 17 years - that's right, since 1990. Another analyst gives 50/50 odds that we'll see a recession in 2008.

Continue reading "More On The Mortgage Mess..." »

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What does the mortgage meltdown that's emerged over the last few weeks mean for health and wellness businesses?

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A Dallas couple recently filed a lawsuit against Petco after their dog died following use of a cage dryer.

Continue reading "Dog Groomers, Personal Trainers & Licensing" »

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