02. Steer clear of ephedra diet pills
A host of over-the-counter diet pills, particularly herbal products, contain extracts of a plant called "ephedra", which can be just as dangerous as ephedrine pills.

03. Diet pills can be deadly
Many people suffering from obesity have taken diet pills obtained over the counter and/or had diet pills prescribed by their doctor.

04. Dietary myths
Have humans in this brave New Millennium of ours progressed very much further when it comes to the often potentially dangerous ideas relating to food, diet, health and disease?

05. Slimming pills and drops
Slimming is a mega-billion dollar industry throughout the world and South Africa is no exception. Wherever you look, you will find adverts and products which promise you effortless weight loss provide...

06. Refuting more dietary myths
Some plant products can be just as harmful as anything produced in a laboratory, if not more so. DietDoc explores this issue.

07. What's in that slimming pill?
Is it possible to lose a significant amount of weight by simply taking so-called "supplements" or weight loss pills or drops? And what aren't the manufacturers telling us?

08. Lose 19 kg in 3 weeks!
If you've seen those weight loss adverts on TV or in magazines promising dramatic weight loss in only days, you've probably wondered whether these diets really work.

09. Do weight-loss supplements work?
A plethora of supplements claim to help burn fat, suppress appetite and control cravings - all good outcomes to an eager dieter. So what's the harm in grabbing a bottle?

10. Shakes are a bit shaky
Many people use shakes as a meal replacement. But is this really a risk-free way of losing weight and getting your tummy full? A dietician answers.

11. Chromium conundrum
Are we onto something big here, or are we simply mineral fashion victims? Catherine Bothwell from Shape Magazine weighs up chromium supplementation.

12. An obesity vaccine in the making
An article on the development of an "obesity vaccine" made headline news this week. Join DietDoc as she takes a look at the science behind the breakthrough.

13. Hoodia diet craze analysed
The latest craze in diet pills is undoubtedly Hoodia gordonii. But is it safe to jump on this bandwagon? Not yet, cautions Health24's DietDoc.

14. Can diet foods hurt you?
The weight-loss industry is worth millions. It's hardly surprising that there are hundreds of specially formulated diet foods on the market. But are they slimming? Are they safe?