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Australian authorities say the California-based company behind the wildly popular Power Balance wristbands and pendants has no business claiming that they can improve balance, strength and flexibility.
Read More »Can blocking one gene lead to weight loss?
Scientists have identified a chain of chemical reactions that begins with one gene and prompts the body to absorb fat.
Read More »Walk faster and you just might live longer
Doctors who are interested in measuring life expectancy may now have a simple way to do it — researchers have discovered that walking speed can be a useful predictor of how long older adults live.
Read More »Get fishy and lower your risk of stroke
Women who eat more than three servings of fish per week are less likely to experience a stroke, a new study suggests.
Read More »You might be eating more trans fats than you think
People may be unknowingly consuming significant amounts of potentially harmful trans fats as a result of misleading food labels, researchers say.
Read More »Diet may mitigate toxic effects of arsenic
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People drinking water naturally contaminated with high levels of arsenic may benefit from eating more radishes, sweet potatoes and other similar plants, a new study finds.
Read More »How to build a home gym on the cheap
People with home gyms are 73 percent more likely to be active than those without one. Don't worry about knocking down walls, either — you need only one tool to get your heart rate up and some strength equipment to firm up.
Read More »Craving for alcohol linked to obesity
People with a family history of alcoholism, especially women, have an elevated risk of also becoming obese, according to a new study.
Read More »Video: Quick fixes for beauty overdoses
From overwhitening your teeth to correcting orange skin from too much self tanner, Molly Nover-Baker, of Women’s Health magazine, shares tips for rebounding from too much of a good thing. (TODAY show)
Read More »Cocktail season! Can you drink and shrink?
Alcohol and your weight have a tricky relationship. Experts have had a tough time nailing down exactly why some women wind up with a beer gut (or butt) while others drink daily and never seem to gain a pound
Read More »Frito-Lay to bump up natural ingredients in snacks
Half of Frito-Lay North America's product line, including its potato chips and Tostitos tortilla chips, will be made from natural ingredients starting next year, the PepsiCo-owned snack food maker company said on Tuesday.
Read More »Video: Diet S.O.S.: Is sea salt really healthier?
TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer tackles viewers’ dieting dilemmas, including the truth about sodium in sea salt and tips for lowering your cholesterol. (TODAY show)
Read More »Party’s over: Time for the post pig-out plan
Face it, you've been indulging since Thanksgiving. Many of us never lose those 1 to pounds we gain during the holidays and over the years, they add up. This 3-day recovery plan will get you out of party excess mode and put you on a healthy eating track for the new year
Read More »Post Foods to cut some cereals’ sugar content
Starting next month Post Foods LLC will reduce the sugar content of its Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles cereals in order to provider a healthier food option for children.
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