Fad diets come and go, but The Atkins Diet-- a high-protein, low-carbohydrate weight-loss plan --seems never to go away, no matter how many medical professionals denounce it. "Low-carb diets have ...

Of all the fad diets, the Atkins diet is arguably the best known and has stood the test of time. Experts concede that it can be an effective weight loss plan, but it remains controversial ...

The second most popular plan, a generic low-carb (non-Atkins) diet ... We found that even respondents on the same diet had very different weight-loss experiences. Starting weight seems to affect ...

Adhering to the Atkins diet may cause better heart health. With weight loss, there may also be decreased blood pressure and improved total cholesterol. In some instances, there were positive ...