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Drinking on Friday - Maybe Not Such a Good Idea?

Ever noticed how an after-work drink on Friday makes you feel sluggish all weekend, even though a drink on Saturday doesn't have the same effect? ... Read More »

Freezing the Fat - The Non-Invasive Alternative to Lipo

How would you like to get rid of your fat cells in a matter of a few hours? Sounds perfect, right? Well, you can. It's called liposuction, but it ... Read More »

Pregnant? Eat up -- or your child could be obese

Pregnant? Counting calories? Quit it, says a study out of the UK. Pregnant women who count calories and watch what they eat are upping the chances ... Read More »

Alcohol during early pregnancy can harm development

I've never been pregnant, yet drinking during pregnancy is an issue that I'm very familiar with. My son's biological mother drank while she was ... Read More »

One of these fat cells is not like the other

We all have body fat. It's necessary for proper body function. While a healthy percentage of body fat varies greatly, according to the American ... Read More »

A spicy way to fight pancreatic cancer

Can certain foods really protect you against cancer? RealAge thinks so and reports that turmeric is just the spice for the prevention of pancreatic ... Read More »

The man who grew a finger

Pixie dust. That's what Ohio resident, Lee Spievak, says helped grow his finger back. But the truth is a little less magical and quite a bit more ... Read More »

Stuck with your fat cells? Nope, says Dr. Katz

"Is it true that I'm stuck with the fat cells I have? Or is there some way I can lose them?" asks an anonymous Oprah Magazine reader who wants the ... Read More »

Obesity may be in the genes

There may be more to obesity than over-eating, under-exercising, and a few contributing medical conditions. There may be a protein to blame, a protein ... Read More »

You Are What You Eat: Pineapple in a pinch

Each week, we'll be offering original recipes and unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- ... Read More »