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Is the Junk-Food 'Addiction' Study Junk Science?

A new study claims that Oreos are just as addictive as cocaine. Is this study legit--or junk science?
Posted 10/23/2013  6:00:00 AM By:   : 113 comments   53,513 views
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A Must-Read Tale of Beating the Odds--and Winning Big

In this week's news roundup, we share one of the most inspiring stories we've seen in a long time, plus read about the effect social media food pics have on your waistline.
Posted 10/19/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 4 comments   11,113 views
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Can Fat Cells Be Healthy (or Unhealthy)?

In this week's news roundup, read about how fat cells differ in healthy obese people, and learn why all-beef burgers got the book at one school.
Posted 10/12/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 7 comments   16,304 views
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Everything You Need To Know About Back Pain (News Roundup)

Back pain affects 10% of Americans at any given time. Get the scoop on this all-too-common ailment and learn how to help reverse aging, in this week's links roundup.
Posted 10/5/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 2 comments   17,004 views
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How to Become a Group Fitness Instructor

In this week's news roundup, read why some obese teens are at risk for eating disorders and which under-appreciated class could be the secret to better grades.
Posted 9/21/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 3 comments   23,450 views
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Fad Diets Will Seem Even Crazier After You See This

Two themes dominate our weekly news roundup: dealing with obesity in youth and the crazy things grown-ups do to shed pounds. Tell us what you think really works with weight loss.
Posted 9/14/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 5 comments   17,144 views
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Don't Miss 'The Spark Solution' Cover Story!

Great news: "The Spark Solution" is on the cover of "First for Women"--learn more and get a sample of the book's meal and fitness plan.
Posted 9/9/2013  6:00:00 AM By:   : 9 comments   28,408 views
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How to Quit Being Negative and Get Happy

In this week's healthy news roundup, learn how to get happy, find out what heels do to your feet, and why flip-flops can pose a hazard to drivers.
Posted 9/7/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 10 comments   18,371 views
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Why a Gluten-Free 'Diet' Isn't the Secret to Weight Loss

We agree: Gluten-free diets are life-saving for those with celiac and dietary intolerances. But they're not a quick fix for weight loss. Get the scoop in this and other top stories
Posted 8/31/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 4 comments   20,478 views
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The Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Right

Researchers found that kids are willing to eat more salad if you make it look cool--but it might be tricky to do at home. Learn about this story and more, in our news roundup.
Posted 8/17/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 2 comments   16,078 views
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Would You Eat Meat Grown in a Lab?

The first lab-created burger was eaten earlier this week. Made from stem cells, the burger cost more than $40,000 a bite. Sink your teeth into that story and more in our roundup.
Posted 8/10/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 20 comments   17,809 views
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6 Bad Excuses for Overeating

Think you have a good excuse for overeating? Nope, think again! Find out if your excuses made the list in our news roundup, and get the week's top headlines.
Posted 8/3/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 4 comments   18,572 views
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Are You Worth Your Weight (Loss) in Gold?

If someone offered to pay you for losing weight, would you do it? Residents of Dubai are facing that question now. Read about this story and more in our news roundup.
Posted 7/27/2013  12:00:00 AM By:   : 7 comments   19,548 views
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In the News: Common Food Ingredient Could be a Carcinogen

An ingredient you've likely consumed without knowing comes under fire, obese Boy Scouts are sidelined, and the real deal with veggie burgers--get caught up on these stories & more.
Posted 7/20/2013  6:00:00 AM By:   : 7 comments   19,644 views
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Do Diet Sodas Wreck Your Metabolism?

Are you a diet soda addict? If so, don't miss this week's news roundup. Plus, get the secret on how to get kids to eat veggies--and learn which country is the most obese.
Posted 7/13/2013  6:00:00 AM By:   : 7 comments   27,567 views
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