'My 600-lb Life' obesity weight loss proves sugar detox in heroin rehab works

The reality TV show "My 600-lb Life" has been instructive on many types of weight loss issues. The recent issue of Marie Claire underscored the value of Dr. Now's gastric bypass diet for treating obesity and diabetes. The article "Sugar High" likened sugar to heroin in addictive property and showed how rehab strategies, such as patients undergo on the TLC show, may be more effective than eating disorder clinic methods.   'My 600-lb Life' obesity weight loss proves sugar detox in heroin rehab works

Anna Duggar welcomes son as Josh Duggar fails 'Counting On' incest lawsuit

Mrs. Anna Duggar welcomed her fifth child in less than auspicious circumstances. One day after her husband Josh Duggar was banned from joining his molested sisters in their incest lawsuit, their son arrived. "Counting On" stars Jill Dillard, Jessa Seewald, Jinger Vuolo and Joy-Anna Duggar are suing police over Josh's pedophilia. But the ex "19 Kids and Counting" Duggar Family is putting a happy-normal face on it.   Anna Duggar welcomes son as Josh Duggar fails 'Counting On' incest lawsuit

'My 600-lb Life' patient blames obesity on poverty, weight loss fail on GoFundMe

As "My 600-lb Life" gears up to explore weight loss successes in season 6, one patient's fail may be just as enlightening and surprise Steven Assanti. It's LaGordis Pellegram who was accepted on "My 600-lb Life" and started a GoFundMe to pay for bariatric surgery costs. Many reality TV [VIDEO] patients like Chad Dean have successfully fundraised to pay for travel costs or skin removal plastic surgery. But this young mom didn't raise a dime. And the reason illustrates the difference between weight loss success and failure.   'My 600-lb Life' patient blames obesity on poverty, weight loss fail on GoFundMe