Currently only tested on rats, researchers foresee the microbeads one day being integrated into people's diets, like in small tapioca balls in bubble tea.

"When I am lying in bed waiting for an acute flare-up of nausea to subside, I feel so depressed that I can’t help wondering if I can continue to live this way."

Patients' vision loss, which is rare according to a new study, is also the subject of multiple lawsuits, including two filed by Long Islanders.

Aisleyne Horgan Wallace is warning against the dangers of buying weight-loss medications online, saying “don’t copy me”

Meanwhile, John Goodman flaunted his 200-pound weight loss at a recent movie premiere, crediting steady lifestyle changes and exercise for his impressive new look. Each star’s triumph proves that change is possible with dedication and a willingness to share the journey.

Tammy Slaton has no time for critics following her dramatic weight loss transformation.

The safety of a calorie deficit for weight loss depends on things like your starting weight, overall health and unique nutritional needs. In general, a gradual calorie deficit of 500 to 750 calories a day is considered safe and sustainable for most people, leading to a weight loss of about one to two pounds a week.