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Mediterranean Diet Cuts Cancer Risk Adopting just two aspects of the Mediterranean diet can cut the risk of developing cancer by 12 per cent - research published in the British Journal of Cancer* reveals.

Obesity may offer some protection after stenting (Reuters) Reuters - Paradoxically, obesity may offer some protection against heart-related "events," like heart attack, in people who have a stent placed to prop open a clogged coronary artery, research shows.

Flab fight is monkey biz at Japan zoo Losing weight has become monkey business at a Japanese zoo, which has put about 50 primates on a strict diet after some became so obese they couldn`t move around.

Mineral Supplements A mineral sports nutrition supplement may be helpful, especially if you don’t eat a lot and aren`t in serious training with an intense sports nutrition diet. But don’t supplement over the RDA. Too much can be toxic. A good...      read more

High fat diet may abet prostate cancer progression Diets high in saturated fat may increase the risk of prostate cancer progression, researchers from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston report.

MRSA Infections Can Bug Fitness Buffs Before heading to the gym, take simple steps to avoid the potentially deadly bacteria

Don`t take a vacation from your diet Tropical drinks, tasty food and lots of lounging can wreak havoc on any diet. Use these tricks to enjoy your getaway without gaining weight.

To Reduce Obesity In The United States A Population-Based Approach Is Needed A comprehensive, population-based strategy is needed to reduce the alarming prevalence of obesity in the United States, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart...      read more

Post-Exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel Recipe to recover more quickly from exercise: Finish workout, eat pasta, and wash down with five or six cups of strong coffee. Glycogen, the muscle`s primary fuel source during exercise, is replenished more rapidly when athletes ingest both...      read more