During pregnancy, hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is released from cells in the placenta. The hormone circulates through the body, and it can be detected in blood and urine, says Maureen Baldwin, M ...

The hCG diet is not a new concept; although it may seem to be, since it is the latest fad diet to steal the attention of Americans seeking weight-loss nirvana. However, hCG (human chorionic ...

HCG has been grabbing the attention of dieters around the world with promises of dropping pounds quickly. But with the promises also come a lot of questions about whether it’s effective and safe. HCG ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --Agnes Ogletree is happy her favorite jacket doesn't fit anymore. She's lost 28 pounds. The first 20 came off in five weeks. "It's just been exciting for me," said Agnes. She has ...

From the Tapeworm Diet and the Air Diet, to the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet, and Cookie Diet, we’ve witnessed wacko weight-loss fads over the years. But the HCG weight-loss diet is the rando diet that ...

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It’s a familiar story. She tried over and over to lose weight. Sometimes she succeeded, but it always came back. And it seemed so unfair because she didn’t want to get as skinny as a supermodel, just ...