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Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are the latest couple to fall prey to the decidedly unfestive tradition of pre-Christmas break ups.

Many of us eat lunch parked in front of a computer, but that habit might be boosting our appetite for dessert, a small study suggests.

Nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla: They seem so innocent. And for the most part, they are — unless they're ingested in large amounts.

European tech start-ups are eyeing an early move to the U.S. West Coast, lured by the deeper pockets and stronger track record of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley.

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Looking beyond obvious causes of obesity like overeating, scientists said on Wednesday they may have found a gene that also plays a role, one that helped our ancestors survive famines.

Women who are poor are much more likely to be obese but men are not, U.S.

Foodborne illnesses kill 3,000 Americans every year and make 48 million sick, and most are never identified, U.S. health officials reported on Wednesday as Congress prepared a major food safety overhaul.

Turns out there's a reason they call it beauty sleep. New research shows people are seen as more attractive after getting a good night's sleep (left) than after staying up all night.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has dropped the artificial sweetener saccharin from its list of hazardous substances, the agency said on Tuesday.

Daily exercise over a period of 20 years helps to significantly reduce weight gain in middle age, but even that is not enough to keep away middle age bulges entirely, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A scan of the Canadian population reveals that, thanks largely to fortified foods, almost no one is deficient in folic acid, and forty percent have relatively high -- maybe even too high -- levels of the B vitamin in their blood.

Sometimes food manufacturers are to blame, hiding hefty calorie counts in tiny type. Other times, our own misconceptions about nutrition lead us to make unwise choices. Here's the scoop on seven overrated foods with a healthy reputation they don't necessarily deserve

Taxing soda and other sweetened drinks may lead to only minimal weight loss among most people, according to a new study.

The holiday season is upon us, and you may still have a few names left on your shopping list. Give more than a gift this season – give something that can promote good health at the same time.