• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 5th, 2015
The Mediterranean Diet Can Cut Heart Disease Risk by Nearly 50%

The Mediterranean Diet Can Cut Heart Disease Risk by Nearly 50%

In fact, scientists say the Mediterranean diet does a better job protecting the heart than regular physical activity

10-Month-Old Baby Tips the Scale at Nearly 3 Stones (19 Kilograms)

10-Month-Old Baby Tips the Scale at Nearly 3 Stones (19 Kilograms)

The baby girl weighed 9 pounds (4 kilograms) when she was born, is now as heavy as an average 6-year-old

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 28th, 2015
Starving Only to Feast a While Later Could Help You Live Longer

Starving Only to Feast a While Later Could Help You Live Longer

Scientists argue intermittent fasting might hold the key to fighting aging, prolonging life expectancy

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 28th, 2015
Their Own Skin Cells Could One Day Help People Lose Weight

Their Own Skin Cells Could One Day Help People Lose Weight

Researchers claim to have successfully converted adult human skin cells into neurons that control appetite

Honey Boo Boo Is Put on a Diet on The Doctors - Video

Honey Boo Boo Is Put on a Diet on The Doctors - Video

Mama June is warned of the gravity of her situation and urged to take active steps in making it right

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 21st, 2015
Pizza, Chocolate and French Fries Are Literally Addictive

Pizza, Chocolate and French Fries Are Literally Addictive

In fact, it looks like all highly processed foods can make people become addicted to them, scientists say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 17th, 2015
High-Fat Diets Can Benefit the Heart, Protect It Against Attack Damage

High-Fat Diets Can Benefit the Heart, Protect It Against Attack Damage

Study finds evidence that, in the short run, eating a high-fat diet is not all that bad, can actually prove beneficial

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 12th, 2015
Genes Explain Why Some People Are More Likely to Gain Weight

Genes Explain Why Some People Are More Likely to Gain Weight

There is more to fighting obesity than just dieting and exercising, genetics seems to hold the key to losing weight

First-of-Its-Kind Binge Eating Disorder Drug Gets FDA Approval

First-of-Its-Kind Binge Eating Disorder Drug Gets FDA Approval

The drug, set to be marketed under the brand name Vyvanse, promises to treat moderate to severe binge eating disorder

The Older You Get, the More Steaks You Should Eat

The Older You Get, the More Steaks You Should Eat

Study finds people who want to keep their muscle mass as they age need up their daily protein intake

Monkey See, Monkey Do: Couples Have Better Odds to Get Fit Together

Monkey See, Monkey Do: Couples Have Better Odds to Get Fit Together

Study finds both men and woman have an easier time quitting smoking or going on a diet if their boo does so as well

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 16th, 2015
Our Brain Could Instruct Our Body to Burn Fat, Help Us Lose Weight

Our Brain Could Instruct Our Body to Burn Fat, Help Us Lose Weight

Researchers argue that the best diet would be to convince our brain to tell our body to get busy burning loads of fat

Plump Bulldog Goes on a Diet, Drops 8 Kilograms (17.6 Pounds)

Plump Bulldog Goes on a Diet, Drops 8 Kilograms (17.6 Pounds)

The formerly obese bulldog, named Daisy, was crowned the pet slimmer of the year by UK-based animal charity PDSA

  • Diets
  • By Elena Gorgan
  • January 9th, 2015
Jennifer Lopez Promotes Weight Loss Program BodyLab

Jennifer Lopez Promotes Weight Loss Program BodyLab

Pills and shakes to “be the best you,” and the promise of a magic bullet: program has no FDA approval

Serving People Imaginary Meals Is a Good Way to Help Them Lose Weight

Serving People Imaginary Meals Is a Good Way to Help Them Lose Weight

Even better, these imaginary meals that specialists hope can fight obesity come in the form of a pill

  • Diets
  • By Elena Gorgan
  • January 6th, 2015
Kirstie Alley Talks Weight Loss with Matt Lauer: This Time, It’s for Good – Video

Kirstie Alley Talks Weight Loss with Matt Lauer: This Time, It’s for Good – Video

Actress shows off 50 pounds (22.6 kg) weight loss

Kick Off 2015 with Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Simple but Tough” Detox Diet

Kick Off 2015 with Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Simple but Tough” Detox Diet

Avoid bad foods, give your body a well-deserved break

 
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