Eating less sugar is linked with weight loss, and eating more is linked with weight gain, according to a new review of published studies. The review lends support to the idea that [...]

The Denver ChannelHow young is too young to diet?The RepublicOn a physician-approved diet closely (and I mean closely) monitored by Mom, Bea peeled off 16 pounds and grew more than[...]

Dry air, colds, flu, screaming about the lousy weather — all of it can all give you a scratchy throat this time of year. But there's no need to grab that bottle of neon-c[...]

Regardless of lifestyle and other health-related factors, heavier people were more likely than lean ones to be hospitalized for a variety of conditions, according to an Australian [...]

High fiber foods are not only important for digestive health — they can also help to maintain weight, lower cholesterol, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, prevent co[...]

Nutritionist Felicia Stoler offers advice on keeping your cravings under control, and explains why fasting isn't a smart way to balance out a big meal. Read more…[...]

As Americans pack on the pounds, so does their idea of the perfect weight, a new Gallup poll found. The average adult weighs 176 pounds, according to the poll, up 15 pounds since G[...]

Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical widely used to prevent metal corrosion in food packaging, and more than 90 percent of Americans have detectable BPA in their urine. Now a new stu[...]

The nutrition facts label is a wonderful tool that allows you to take ownership over your food choices. However, the label often has a lot of numbers, categories, and various measu[...]

A slow but steady accumulation of evidence is inspiring some experts to re-examine assumptions about the role of body fat in certain chronic diseases. Read more…[...]