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  1. Four Natural Extracts With Anti-Obesity Effects Tested On Rats

    University of Granada researchers have identified four plant extracts that might help in preventing and fighting obesity. The researchers identified the most effective plant extracts through in vitro assays; subsequently, extracts were tested on rats. While the results obtained are promising...

  2. What Nutritionists Order When Eating Out

    A new study has found that only 1 out of 6 diners pay attention to posted nutrition information on menus -- and while some is better than none, the reality is that the each meal eaten outside of the home tacks on an average of 134 calories to your day. What's worse is that even for those who...

  3. "Yo-yo dieting" not tied to early death

    Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than people who don't "yo-yo diet," according to a new report. About two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, and many are trying to shed the extra pounds. Over the...

  4. Breads top list of salt sources in US diet

    Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as snacks like potato chips and pretzels. That surprising finding comes in a government report released Tuesday that includes a list of the top 10 sources of sodium. Salty snacks...

  5. What Is A Healthy Weight?

    Your "healthy" weight cannot simply be calculated from a general source - people's healthy weight, or ideal weight, depends on several factors, including their age, sex, body type, bone density, muscle-fat-ratio, overall general health, and height. Over the last few decades, using BMI (body...
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