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A consumer advocacy group is petitioning the government to ban the weight loss pill Meridia because a recent study suggests it increases risk of heart attack, stroke and death.
At midmorning, the line at Liquiteria is almost out the door.
For Tennille Ray, maintaining her sculpted arms, 12-pack abs and muscled legs is a full-time job.
Alejandra Ramos has lost her appetite for the occasional carnitas burrito from Chipotle, the frozen frappucino from Starbucks and the blueberry muffin from Dunkin' Donuts.
When it comes to exercise, most of us are looking for a shortcut, a way to lose weight and firm up without spending endless hours in the gym.
Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. said on Friday that its obesity drug candidate lorcaserin succeeded in a clinical study, but the drug did not appear to be as effective as other treatments competitors have in development.
Prison officials are asking a judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols over prison food.
Eat less, live longer? It seems to work for monkeys: A 20-year study found cutting calories by almost a third slowed their aging and fended off death. This is not about a quick diet to shed a few pounds. Scientists have long known they could increase the lifespan of mice and more primitive creatures — worms, flies — with deep, long-term cuts from normal consumption.
Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols is asking for a court-appointed lawyer to help him with a lawsuit complaining about the food he gets in prison.
The first time North Korea tested a nuclear device, the United Nations tried to hit the reclusive nation's leader where it really hurts — in the stomach.
Start exercising and you’ll become a round-the-clock, fat-burning machine, right? That’s long been a commonly held belief among exercisers and fitness experts alike. But a new report finds that, sadly, it’s not very likely.
Like so many others, I can pin a gloomy personal number on this atrocious economy.
Government health officials warned dieters and body builders Friday to immediately stop using Hydroxycut, a widely sold supplement linked to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death.
Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols has lost a round in his lawsuit seeking more whole grains and fresh food in his diet at a federal prison in Colorado.
On TODAY’s Backstage Diet series, nutritionist Joy Bauer is giving five TODAY crew members a diet makeover over the course of eight weeks. Here’s the menu — adapted from the New York Times best-seller “Joy’s LIFE Diet” — that she provided to the crew during week four of the program.
BARF. It’s what’s for dinner. Your dog’s dinner, that is.
What we know for sure about diet and what protects the heart is a relatively short list.
The largest study of its kind finds that older Americans who eat large amounts of red meat and processed meats face a greater risk of death from heart disease and cancer. The federal study of more than half a million men and women bolsters prior evidence of the health risks of diets laden with red meat like hamburger and processed meats like hot dogs, bacon and cold cuts.
With the economy in the doldrums and the nation’s future uncertain, it’s nice to know that some things never change.
What if you could take a big chunk out of those weight-loss goals and put a dent in your health status by making only a few tiny adjustments to your daily diet? Well, it’s absolutely possible. In fact, you don’t need to turn your life upside down to be healthy and fit, according to Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., author of “10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman’s Diet,” who adds that cutting even 100 calories from your daily fare is all it would take to stop weight gain. Here she offers seven simple steps to get you started:
If you’re looking to shed some weight in 2009, it’s important to keep your guard up when dining out. Here are three tips that will help you cut out some of the most glaring diet offenders at your next restaurant outing without ruining all the fun.
The No. 1 New Year's resolution in this country is to lose weight. If that's your goal, you're in luck, because the two people I'm about to introduce you to have done just that and more. By following my , they've lost weight and feel sensational! You may have read about Nick in my article in earlier this week.
You may have the best intentions, but it’s hard to keep New Year’s resolutions for 12 months! If you're prone to struggling, don't fret. Combine the right attitude with a few innovative ideas and products, and you’ll be on your way to a happier, healthier and hotter you! Bobbie Thomas, TODAY Style editor, and author of the Buzz column for In Touch Weekly, has the scoop on the latest tools that'll help you meet — and exceed — your goals in the new year.
Now, a breast enhancing diet This is a big problem, leaving many women lacking in self confidence, but it's actually quite easy to solve.
So I'm riding the A-train toward midtown to catch an exhibit of 17th century Spanish gnome art. Not just any Spanish gnome art exhibit, but the world's largest.
Obesity and Inactivity -- The Biggest Threat to the Nation';s HealthHealth care reform will fail without an all out effort to reduce obesity and inactivity in America.
Slim Fast Recalls All Shakes, Diet DrinksSlim Fast is recalling every last one of its popular diet drinks over concern they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause moderate food poisoning. More Articles
'Old Europe' Advanced Earlier than other Known CivilizationsBefore the glory that was Greece and Rome, even before the first cities of Mesopotamia or temples along the Nile, there lived in the Lower Danube Valley and the Balkan foothills people who were ahead of their time in art, technology and long-distance trade. More Articles
10 surprising facts about cholesterolLike most people, you probably think of cholesterol -- if you think of it at all -- and picture fatty foods and heart trouble.
Arthritis symptoms can be eased with exercise, changes to dietDr. Sunil John has watched many of his patients with osteoarthritis improve with some simple lifestyle changes like exercising more, eating less and taking over-the-counter pain medications.
Good Lord! It's the Jesus diet: How more people are turning to religion to help them lose weight New diet fads constantly offer hope to the unhappily overweight, before fading away, leaving only disappointed expectations and stubborn flab.
Decode your food cravingsThe urge to scarf is more than a hunger cue gone wild. It's a window into your nutritional needs and your personality.
Salad, double espresso, and running - Posh on staying slim.You know I would really love to know what Posh's BMI is (her Body Mass Index) so we could know whether she really is a healthy weight for her height?? In the west people have got bigger and bigger and actually its hard to tell whether what we consider to be skinny people now are …
Unintended Consequences of the New York City Terrorist TrialNew York City experienced Muslim Day in 2008. Then there was the pro-Hamas demonstration in Florida.
Is that Right? Is Decreasing your salt intake really for the best?So maybe salt isn't as bad for you as many think...
Good Advice 15 NovemberA dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. Josh Billings A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw
Fat fighting foodsCombat fat! Your allies in battling bulge? Foods that do the work for you. These edibles have proven lipid-melting powers that help you slim. That's a win. By Veronica Byrd
'Biggest Loser': Make simple swaps, see resultsTake a cue from the competitors on the hit weight-loss show and get healthy! Cheryl Forberg shares low-calorie recipes as well as easy changes to start living a healthier lifestyle without using all your money or time in "The Biggest Loser Simple Swaps." An excerpt.
Early Humans Skipped Fruit, Went for Nuts"Early hominid ancestors may have left the trees to take advantage of ground-level foods, a behavioral shift that could have resulted in two of the major defining characteristics of humans: unique teeth and walking on two legs, a mode of locomotion known as bipedalism that is ext …
"We are what we eat." Probably the most often heard truism about food and cooking around these days. Some folks say it originates from the Aruyveda, the ancient Indian science of life, "You are what you eat" and its teachings of attaining a balance in one's diet.
Is it a food allergy or food intolerance?Food allergy and food intolerance don't mean the same thing; knowing the difference could save your life.
Seafarers' disease: Scurvy on rise among children due to lack of vitamin C in dietScurvy is making a comeback among England's children.
So you think you're vegan? Think you have strong convictions? Ok don't worry too much, you probably do, but just how tempting is a bar of chocolate or a tub of ice-cream when you've just had the worst day of your life? How hard is it to say to friends and family at a hol …
Pregnancy Hormone A Diet Miracle?BOSTON -- A new diet that claims to help you lose as much as three pounds a day is generating controversy in the medical community.
Living in Abundance on Alkalizing Raw FoodsCelebrated Writer and Visionary Roslyn J. Randle shares the powerful connection between living on alkalizing raw foods and living in abundance.
Processed Food Linked to DepressionA diet heavy in processed and fatty foods increases the risk of depression, according to British research published on Monday.
Depression Linked to Processed food"Eating a diet high in processed food increases the risk of depression, research suggests."
Chewing Gum Can Reduce Calorie Intake, Increase Energy Expenditure, Nutritionist Finds" 'Based on these results, gum chewing integrates energy expenditure and energy intake, and that's what energy balance is about,' Melanson said."
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