Look Who's Going Gluten-Free
A lot of people are going out of their way to avoid gluten. Some have celiac disease, while others have some degree of gluten sensitivity. But the perception that a gluten-free diet is always a...
View ArticleHormones And Metabolism Conspire Against Dieters
Willpower will only take you so far, in case you haven't run that experiment yourself. Turns out our bodies have a fuel gauge, not entirely unlike the gas gauge in our cars, that tell us when it's time...
View ArticleLosing Weight: A Battle Against Fat And Biology
Most people who lose weight end up gaining it back — and it's not just a matter of willpower. In fact, once we begin to shed those first few pounds, says one expert, "the biology really kicks in and...
View ArticleThe Real Holiday Party For Weight-Loss Firms? It's Now
The first week of the year means big profits for weight-loss firms. Some companies are looking to expand their customer base by specifically targeting men. Others are teaming up with big employers.
View ArticleGain Together, Lose Together: The Weight-Loss 'Halo' Effect
Researchers are finding that the friends and family of obese and overweight individuals who lose weight lose weight themselves, and sometimes a lot of it.
View ArticleToo Much Calcium Could Cause Kidney, Heart Problems, Researchers Say
Calcium has been touted to stave off osteoporosis and promote bone health. But new research suggests going overboard on calcium consumption could lead to kidney stones or even a heart attack.
View ArticleBoomer Women Prove They Can Dine Out And Still Lose Weight
Women who add more servings of fruit and veggies a day lost more weight even if they dined out two or three times a week, according to a new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
View ArticleLow And Slow May Be The Way To Go When It Comes To Dieting
Low-glycemic foods that take awhile to digest may help keep weight off longer than other diets. The low-glycemic diet comes out on top in a new study that compared to the low-carb diet and the low fat...
View ArticleCan Skinny Models Undermine Your Dieting Goals?
Many people turn to superfit models for weight-loss inspiration. There's growing evidence that this is a mistake. New research from the Netherlands explores whether repeated exposure to images of...
View ArticleTwo-Day Diets: How Mini Fasts Can Help Maximize Weight Loss
The idea of intermittent mini-fasting seems to be gaining traction. The appeal: Dieters have to restrict calories for only two days a week. Research suggests this approach is more effective than trying...
View ArticleFor Mind And Body: Study Finds Mediterranean Diet Boosts Both
A new study finds that women who followed a Mediterranean style of eating in their 50s were about 40 percent more likely to reach the later decades without developing chronic diseases and memory or...
View ArticleOverweight People In Developing World Outnumber Those In Rich Countries
One-third of adults worldwide are overweight. Globalization has made high-calorie foods readily available at low cost almost everywhere. In 1980, less than 40 percent of Mexican women were overweight....
View ArticleCould Your Child's Picky Eating Be A Sign Of Depression?
Most young children who are extra choosy about what they'll eat eventually outgrow the habit. But research finds that in extreme cases, the pickiness may be linked to depression or social anxiety.
View ArticleMediterranean Diet With Extra Olive Oil May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
A study finds that women who ate a Mediterranean diet plus four tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil per day had a significantly lower risk of breast cancer compared with women on a low-fat diet.
View ArticleSurgery Helps Some Obese Teens In Battle To Get Fit
Three years after bariatric surgery, more than 200 severely obese teens studied had dropped about a third of their weight and improved their metabolism, heart health and self-esteem.
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