Low-fat, schmo-fat. Only the calories count
People trying to lose weight may swear by specific diet plans calling for strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein, but where the calories come from may not matter as much as simply cutting back on them, according to a study.
Weight-loss Challenge: It's the home stretch!
With a few more days to go and a few more pounds to lose in the challenge, readers share their motivation and what's working for them.
USDA mandates healthier school lunches
Millions of schoolchildren in the United States will see more fruit and vegetables and less fat on their lunch plates under new federal standards.
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Obesity epidemic shows no hint of retreating
America's obesity epidemic is proving to be as stubborn as those maddening love handles, and it shows no sign of reversing course.
Girls who graze gain less weight
Girls who ate frequent meals and snacks put on fewer pounds and gained fewer inches to their waistlines over the next decade than those who only ate a couple of times each day, according to a new study.
Will knowing your DNA motivate you to lose weight?
The claim by Ion Torrent on Tuesday that a reasonably affordable machine capable of mapping an individual's complete genetic makeup for $1,000 will be ready by the end of the year has technology geeks in a tizzy.
Celebrate your mini-goals with non-food rewards
Rather than focus on the total amount of weight you need to lose, set one or two objectives for the week. Click for more and to join Joy Bauer's 10,000-pound Weight-Loss Challenge. You can do it!
Give slim kids higher marks, says diet guru
Pierre Dukan, the nutritionist behind the popular but controversial Dukan diet, has suggested that France tackle child obesity by giving extra exam marks for slimness.
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Detox the natural way for extreme results
If you've saddled yourself with a restrictive, faddish detox diet this new year, you'll want to hear nutritionist Keri Glassman's number one rule of detoxing, the natural way: EAT!
No choice but the vending machine? Here's what to eat
TODAY.com nutritionists tell us what to eat if you absolutely MUST eat from a vending machine.
Obesity linked to older adults' risk of falls
Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall -- though the most severely obese may be somewhat protected from injury, a new study suggests.
Will '50 minute jog' label curb your soda habit?
Displaying the amount of time you'd need to jog in order to burn off the calories from a sugary drink, rather than showing a calorie count, may be more effective in dissuading you from consuming those beverages, new research suggests.
Nibbling may not expand your waistline, study finds
A little nibbling between meals may not show up on your waistline, a small study of Norwegian women suggests.
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Experimental diet drug keeps weight off for 2 years
An experimental diet drug seems to help some obese people shed pounds, and keep them off for two years, researchers report.
Diet craze has Norway begging for butter
The soaring popularity of a fat-rich fad diet has depleted stocks of butter in Norway creating a looming Christmas culinary crisis.
Some kids' cereals pack more sugar than a Twinkie
A bowl of cereal and cold milk is a childhood breakfast staple in America, but a new review reveals some brands of kids cereal contain more sugar per serving than a Twinkie or Chips Ahoy! cookies.
Sick'nd by Chik'n? Group warns of fungus meat
A consumer watchdog group claims hundreds of vegetarians have been struck with horrid reactions after eating fungus-based fake meat products.
FDA warns against HCG hormone diet pill fad
Weight-loss products containing the hormone HCG are illegal and potentially dangerous, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said today, and consumers are advised to steer clear of the oral drops, pellets and sprays that can be found online and in retail stores.
91-year-old yoga teacher: 'Why should I quit?'
Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor.
4 natural food cures: Eat your way to good health
Alternative medicine is not so alternative these days, as four out of 10 adults are now turning to natural remedies to help with certain health problems. TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer lets us in on her favorite natural cures, all found in food.
McDonald's finds way around 'Happy Meal ban'
San Francisco's so-called Happy Meal ban goes into effect Thursday, but McDonald's has already found a way around it â€' by charging for the toy.
Morning snacking may be damaging your diet
Snacking between breakfast and lunch might ding your diet more than snacking at other times of the day, a new study suggests.
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