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  All the excuses that you gave your child for not letting him eat candy have been rendered obsolete. In fact, research proves that these measures to keep a kid away from candy may prove to be counter-productive. Be it forbidding them... -

  If you were John Perry, you wouldn’t need to diet for a single day in life. That is because the lucky Mr. Perry, a 59-year-old man, can eat unlimited quantities of his favorite junk food without putting on an extra ounce of fat on his... -

  A hangover is something which everyone has faced at one point or another in life. So, what do you eat for breakfast after an exceptionally long bout of drinking the previous night? Is it hash browns or eggs, bacon or pizza, pickle... -

  Are you one of those parents who are always worried about whether their food-allergic child may accidentally eat something that he shouldn’t? The worry doubles when the kid is out in school or at somebody else’s home. Now you don’t... -

  Eating out can be a bit stressful for your heart, especially if you don’t know how to avoid all those extra calories, which have a habit of sneaking in with dressing, drinks and cheese. However, that should be no reason for you to stop... -

  Just when you thought that banning the plastic carry bags was the best thing you did for your and your family’s health, here is some bad news on that front. It seems that reusable grocery bags are making you sick with foodborne... -

  Spring is the time to grow, not just naturally but personally too. Besides cleaning up your home and hearth, it is time to cleanse your body of toxins and get ready for a new year ahead. All this can be done by taking care of the food you... -

  Food allergies are growing at an exponential rate in the world today. About 5.9 million children in the United States are affected by one or the other food allergy. In other words, in every classroom in the country, 1 in every 13... -

  March is the National Nutrition Month and everyone is looking for ways to stay nourished, not just for this month but for all the months to come. Well, staying nourished is easier said than done, right? But you don’t have to worry too... -

  Processed meat can kill you with cancer and heart disease. An observational study, conducted by researchers of the University of Zurich, says that processed meat has negative health risks, some as severe as cancer and heart attack. ... -

  The Walmart Foundation has joined in the federal government’s efforts to abut the National Nutrition Month with its ‘National School Breakfast Week.’ The Foundation has announced grants worth $6.7 million, which would be given to... -

  The world is fighting a battle with obesity and diabetes is on the rise. In this scenario, it makes sense to count your calories, especially when it comes to eating fast food. Well, McDonald’s, every one’ favorite fast food chain, is... -

In its latest round of quality inspection, China has destroyed about two tons of chocolate cake imported by Sweden's Ikea. The cakes were destroyed because they had violated the Chinese food quality standards. In the past week, Ikea cakes have been... -

  Are you tired of giving up your favorite snack - pizza - just because it has too many calories? A California-based restaurant chain, Blaze Pizza, has the perfect solution for your dietary woes in its cheap, healthier and custom-made... -

  In her second term as the First Lady, Michelle Obama seems to have hit a newfound enthusiasm for her health movement – “Let’s Move.” She has enlisted the help of five media companies and one social media website to work out a... -

  This is one argument in favor of organic fruits and vegetables, organic tomatoes, to be precise. A Brazilian research report suggests that tomatoes grown organically have more Vitamin C and antioxidants as compared to those grown using... -

  An average American adult consumes enough fast food to supply himself with 11% of his daily calorie requirement . This frightening news has come up in a government study, which questioned 11,000 adults about their dietary intake... -

  You probably know it already that the deep fried foods, which are so popular in the Deep South, could be a risk to your heart but a new study has just confirmed your darkest fears. A diet rich in fried foods and sugary drinks spelt trouble... -

  Beta Carotene is the way to go if you are suffering from diabetes. A recent study has found that the red and orange fruits and vegetables, which are rich in beta carotene, are instrumental in reducing a person’s risk for Type 2... -

If you have always felt cynical about the advice to eat leafy green vegetables daily, now is the time to justify your doubts. You can find support in a recently finished government study that says that leafy greens like spinach and lettuce are a major... -

  A  new book on Diabetes, written by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, recently came out in hopes to provide some help for individuals who feel like they are being deprived of their favorite foods.    More than 20 million... -

  You have made your New Year resolution and it is to become healthier. However, you are finding it hard to do so where you are living. If it sounds a familiar story, then you are one of the victims of the American obesity factors like cheap... -

  If you are allowing your child to have junk food three or more times a week, you may be setting your child up for asthma later in life . This is because your child’s immune system takes a beating due to the high levels of saturated... -

If you feel depressed after drinking four or more cans of diet soda, it is not only your guilty conscience at work. A new research study has linked soda drinks to an increased risk of depression in adults . According to the study, released on January 10,... -

  If your low hourly wages are giving you sleepless nights, don’t ignore it. A new study suggests that your heart health is significantly dependent upon the amount of money you make in your job . The researchers of the “University of... -

  Even though obesity is a crisis in America today, a third of the Americans can’t do without their dose of junk food , according to a public poll. A third of Americans who participated in the poll conducted by “The Association... -

  Next time you are really hungry, don't reach out for food, especially not the rich foods, which may seem more enticing at that time. With your life running at a fast pace, meal times often take a backseat. As a result, your hunger... -

  Has it bothered you ever that you are overweight and you should not be? Well, a new study, published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association”, has come to the rescue of all the overweight people in the world. It... -

  While the New York City may still be struggling to get its citizens to eat and drink healthier, a hospital in Kansas City has closed down the McDonald’s outlet after a 20-year-stint inside the premises . This is the fifth time the Big... -

  Researchers say that overindulging yourself during the festival season or otherwise can take a toll on your life span. A paper, published by the ‘University of Cambridge’ in the “British Medical Journal”, claims that it is even... -

  A study published in the “American Journal of Epidemiology” shows that if you drink four cups of coffee everyday, you halve your risk of dying from two types of cancers – oral (cancer of mouth) and pharyngeal (cancer of pharynx).... -

  Usually, people drool over the recipes doled out in cookbooks , be it star chefs like Jamie Oliver and Rachael Ray, or relatively unknown authors. But have you ever given it a thought whether the cookbook is good or bad for you? Well, ... -

  All those cookbook meals by celebrity chefs, that you have been drooling over for so many years, are actually not good for your health . A study, conducted in the U.K., suggests that the meals suggested by TV chefs like Jamie Oliver... -

  This is the kind of health news that you were waiting to hear for a long time. Doctors at the British National Health Service (BNHS) have found that the chemical Theobromine provided relief from common cough . Now the name of the... -

  While holidays are normally associated with eating gluttonously, most of overeating can be triggered by emotional stress . The worst part is that you may not even be aware of the same. An emotional person often turns to food in a moment... -

  Whenever you suffer from a cold during the Fall, almost everyone you know would be handy with a home-remedy as a cure . From keeping onions in one’s socks to eating yellow onion, people will heap advice on you to save yourself from a... -

  Eating fast food is just like drug addiction because it can spur withdrawal symptoms if you stop eating it. A new study, conducted on mice, by researchers of the University of Montreal, has found that eating junk food produced depression... -

  Next time you suffer from the Respiratory Syncytial (RS) virus, grab a beer! That is what a study conducted by the Sapporo Medical University (SMU) indicates. Never mind the fact that the study has been funded by Japanese beer... -

  The most health-conscious citizens of America live in Austin , according to a recent analysis conducted by an online health service, called ZocDoc. The survey analyzed the health condition and habits of the users of the free online... -

Eating a slab of chocolate grants you instant gratification that carries on well into hours. This pleasure increases manifold when you are eating chocolate on the sly, especially while on a diet regime. If you have had this guilty pleasure more than... -