Diets in Review
Californians seem to be doing everything right these days. Achieving the tall and slender beach-body look, eating less than kids in other states, and now likely voting to enforce a new law that would require labeling of genetically engineered food. … Continue reading
Social jet lag may be making you fat, and you don’t even have to be a frequent flier to be at risk. German researcher Till Roenneberg believes that there’s a conflict between our busy lives and our biological clocks, and … Continue reading
Tune in to the Dr. Oz Show tomorrow to learn the doctor’s secrets on how to ‘Defy Your Age.’ One of the many tips he’ll share comes from Dr. Rovenia Brock. Prior to her appearance on the show, Dr. Oz polled … Continue reading
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but sometimes, it takes a child to inspire a village. Such was the case with Marshall Reid, a 12 year old from Sanford, North Carolina, on a mission not just … Continue reading
As a flurry of health- and weight loss-focused gadgets and mobile apps flood the market, I.B.M. (International Business Machines), is getting a slice of the pie – the diet pie, that is. After more than 10 years of refining their concept … Continue reading
Legendary singer and entertainer, Chaka Kahn, has reportedly dropped a staggering amount of weight and is looking better than ever. Previously known for her curvy figure, the 59-year-old entertainer has been stepping out lately with a much slimmer silhouette, including … Continue reading
The National Letter Carrier Food Drive is the largest single-day food drive in the U.S., and it’s taking place on doorsteps across the country this Saturday, May 12. This marks the food drive’s 20th anniversary of helping millions of American … Continue reading
UPDATE: 6/27/12: Lorcaserin, which will be sold as Belviq, received FDA approval today, making it the first diet pill the government agency has approved in more than a decade. Learn more about Lorcaserin. In the midst of controversy over the weight … Continue reading
Bake sales used to be the highlight of any school function, with mountains of cupcakes and muffins, and bundt cakes galore, tempting the taste buds of kindergartners and teachers alike. But that may be changing soon, as schools are beginning … Continue reading
Have you ever thought that your preference to eat meat or not may be genetic? Well a new study that’s linked a person’s genes to how appetizing meat smells, suggests that it is. Researchers entered the study knowing that the … Continue reading
The idea that all weight lifters are meat heads, is a lie – at least according to a new study that linked exercise with bulked up brain power. The study, conducted by the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute … Continue reading