Dieting

Mediterranean diet tied to fertility treatment success

Women who closely adhere to a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, vegetable oils and fish may have a higher likelihood of becoming pregnant after…    

Diet may alter fibroid risk in black women

Black women who tend to eat foods more likely to lead to higher blood sugar may have slightly greater risk for uterine fibroids, suggest…    

Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, researchers say

The researchers, writing in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine on Monday, suggested taxing could be used as a weapon in the fight against…    

New Jersey Woman Wants to Weigh 1,000 Pounds

Simpson, of Old Bridge, N.J., is 42 years old, has two kids and a boyfriend, and she weighs 602 pounds. That’s right ... 602…    

Check For 2 Fish Oils That Matter Most

Different brands of fish oil contain varying amounts of the two fats that are showing to offer health benefits.

The Good Housekeeping…    

Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies

Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before changing recommendations for parents, Dutch researchers…    

Researchers Suggest Taxing Pizza, Soft Drinks to Curb Obesity

U.S. researchers predict an 18 percent tax on soft drinks and pizza would lower U.S. adult calorie consumption enough to reduce their average weight…    

Higher Fast Food Prices Lead to Lower Weight, Diabetes Risk

A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast…    

Snacks mean U.S. kids moving toward “constant eating”

U.S. children eat an average three snacks a day on top of three regular meals, a finding that could explain why the childhood…    

Industry crackdown on salt could save U.S. billions

Working with the food industry to cut salt intake by nearly 10 percent could prevent hundreds of thousands of heart attacks and strokes…    

U.S. Children Snacking More; Junk Calories Leading the Rise

Children in the United States are snacking more than ever before on salty chips, candy and other junk food, according to a new University…    

Junk food tax could help fight obesity: US study

Taxing high-fat and sugary junk food is a more effective way to fight obesity than making healthy foods like fruit and vegetables more affordable,…    

Can Chocolate Lower Your Risk of Stroke?

Eating chocolate may lower your risk of having a stroke, according to an analysis of available research that will be released today and presented…    

Mediterranean Diet: Ingredients for a Heart-Healthy Eating Approach

In countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, heart disease is less common than in the United States. Researchers believe that foods common to Greece and…    

Researchers develop dietary formula that maintains youthful function into old age

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a cocktail of ingredients that forestalls major aspects of the aging process.

The findings are published…    

Research reveals link between beer and bone health

A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Researchers from the…    

Study fails to link saturated fat, heart disease

The saturated fat found mainly in meat and dairy products has a bad reputation, but a new analysis of published studies finds no clear…    

Study: Reduce obesity, blood pressure by cutting carbs instead of fats

A unique head-to-head trial of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets in people with chronic diseases such as hypertension revealed that while both regimens helped people…    

Mediterranean diet good for the heart

New research from Spain confirms the benefit of a Mediterranean diet to a healthy heart.

In an analysis of more than 40,000…    

Huge variation in salt content of processed food

Many processed foods contain too much salt, and sauces, spreads, and processed meats are the top offenders, new research shows.

People who…    

Low-carb diet effective at lowering blood pressure

In a head-to-head comparison, two popular weight loss methods proved equally effective at helping participants lose significant amounts of weight. But, in a…    

Feeling depressed? Time to check your diet

Women who suffer from depression and anxiety may want to take a look at their diet and cut out processed foods, according to an…    

‘Happy’ foods will put a smile on your face

Let’s kick off 2010 with some powerful foods that lift your spirits and nix the post-holiday blues.

Endorphin highs

Certain…    

Young men consuming an alarming amount of salt

"It’s alarming that young Swedish men are consuming so much salt, and something needs to be done about it. We can really only speculate…    

Forget “fad” diets and eat less, say UK experts

Now that you’re discovering all the extra flab from the Christmas and New Year food and booze binge, you’re casting around for the latest…