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Below are some of the most significant and relevant clinical studies with a synopsis of their findings with links to more detail. </p> <ul> <li>Medifast</li> <li>Weight loss</li> <li>Women’s health</li> <li>Men’s health</li> <li>Children’s health</li> <li>Nutrition</li> <li>Exercise</li> </ul> <h2>Medifast Clinical Studies</h2> <p>Medifast is not just another product claiming to help you lose weight. Medifast works and has been clinically proven sale and effective time and again. But don't just take our word for it. Several clinical studies by top-notch researchers support our claims that Medifast is not a fad, but a solid, dependable way to lose weight and develop a healthier lifestyle.</p> <p><b>Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center</b><br> For over eight years, the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center in Baltimore, MD has chosen Medifast products for their very-low-calorie weight loss programs. In clinical studies conducted by Johns Hopkins, researchers found that the vast majority of patients (91% of males and 72% of females) lost more than 40 lbs. on the Medifast program in 16 weeks. Researchers concluded that weight loss programs by Medifast provide a safe, effective means of weight reduction and are accompanied by significant improvements in coexisting health problems.</p> <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.medifast1.com/about/abstracts/hopkinsabstract.pdf"> <img border="0" src="../images/icons/article.gif" width="17" height="19" align="left">To learn more about this study please download the clinical abstract (PDF format).</a><br> </p><h2> Diabetic Study: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health</h2> <p>In June 2005, researchers from released the results of an 86-week diabetic weight loss study that found participants using Medifast’s portion-controlled, meal replacement program <font color="#0e1b92"><b>lost twice as much weight and were twice as likely to complete the study as participants following a standard food diet based on the dietary guidelines of the American Diabetes Association (ADA).</b></font> Additionally, 24 percent of the Medifast users decreased or eliminated their diabetes medication, compared to 0 percent on the standard food diet. The study, “Long-Term Efficacy of 2 Diet Plans for Type 2 Diabetes on Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance,” was officially presented by Johns Hopkins Associate Professor Dr. Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD, during the American Diabetes Association’s 65th Annual Scientific Session in San Diego June 11, 2005.</p> <h2>University of Vermont at Burlington</h2> <p>The University of Vermont at Burlington selected Medifast products for its NIH-commissioned Obesity Study entitled "Energy Metabolism in the Post-Obese State." This four-year study will help define the metabolic consequences of the mutation in the B3AR gene in the regulation of daily energy expenditure and fat metabolism in older women. Researchers at the University of Vermont chose to use Medifast and Take Shape products in the study based on the recommendation of Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, Director of the Weight Management Center at Johns Hopkins University.</p> <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.medifast1.com/about/abstracts/NIHabstract.pdf"><span style="background-color: #FFFF00"> <img border="0" src="../images/icons/article.gif" width="17" height="19" align="left"></span>Learn more about this study by reading the NIH clinical abstract (PDF format).</a></p> <h2>Maine State Prison</h2> <p> Prison physicians with prior experience using the Medifast program have begun treating obese inmates with Medifast. Reports indicate that the improved health of these individuals directly translates to significant cost savings in medical care in a short period of time. With the initial weight losses achieved with Medifast, many patients have already reduced or discontinued medications needed to treat associated health conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia, among others.</p> <ul> <li>Weight loss</li> <li>Women’s health</li> <li>Men’s health</li> <li>Children’s health</li> <li>Nutrition</li> <li>Exercise<br>  </li> </ul> </div> </td> <td rowspan="2" valign="top" width="170" class="navbarbgc">  <div id="rightsidebar"> <br /> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; background-color:#EAE6DA" width="170" bordercolor="#000000"> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EAE6DA; background-image:url('../images/layout/bookmark_bak.gif')"> <a href="javascript:bookmarksite('Medifast Tucson - Fast and Effective Weight Loss', 'http://www.medifasttucson.com')"> <img border="0" src="../images/layout/bookmark_bttn.gif" width="170" height="24"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EAE6DA; background-image:url('../images/layout/phone_bak.gif')"> <img border="0" src="../images/layout/phone_bttn.gif" width="170" height="24"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #EAE6DA; background-image:url('../images/layout/order_bak.gif')"> <a target="_blank" href="http://medifasttucson.tsfl.com/"> <img border="0" src="../images/layout/order_bttn.gif" width="170" height="22"></a></td> </tr> </table> <p class="singlesidebar"><br>  </p> <p class="sidebarpromotitle"> Current Health News </p> <p class="singlesidebar"> </p> <p class="singlesidebar"><strong><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/03/12/obesity.campaign/index.html" target="_blank">White House takes aim at obesity (CNN)</a></strong><br /> The Bush administration has announced a campaign to combat obesity through improved product labels, health education, and a partnership with restaurants.<br /> <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/03/12/obesity.campaign/index.html" target="_blank">Read the full story... </a></p> <p class="singlesidebar"> </p> <p class="sidebarpromotitle">Success Story<br /> of the Month </p> <p class="singlesidebar"> </p> <p class="singlesidebar"><strong>Sandra E.—Florida</strong></p> <p >Dear Dr. Manny and Staff,</p> <p >I thought you would like an update on my progress. 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