Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Common in Summer MonthsWASHINGTON—The nation's governors are being called upon to ban the sale of untreated oysters from the Gulf Coast since they are often contaminated with the deadly Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. For people with liver or

New Evidence Undermines Bayer's Prostate Health ClaimsWASHINGTON—For most men with prostate cancer, the dietary supplement selenium may promote more aggressive cases of the disease, according to a new study. Besides being bad news for men who have taken selenium in

High intake of dietary fats from red meat and dairy products was associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published online June 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. This study was

Reinhard Engels says healthy eating can be summed up in 14 wordsWhenever most people start thinking about going on a diet, the first thing that comes to mind is how complex and difficult it can all seem. In fact, a

Cilantro can be a great way to add a low (almost no!) carb flavor boost to many dishes. Popular in Latin American and Asian cuisine, cilantro has been catching on in the US over the past couple of years. How

Just a quick update on the ongoing class action lawsuit against Heidi Kimberly Diaz and her Kimkins diet scam. You'll recall I told you about a desperate Diaz firing her original attorney and filing for bankruptcy back in January after

All the latest and greatest early summer low-carb health headlinesSummertime is in full swing now and the wealth of information about carbohydrate restriction and healthy living hasn't slowed down a lick. I've been letting it pile up for several weeks

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Although all diet books and plans assure you that losing weight is easy, it is not, in fact it is really hard to keep motivated and reach your ideal body weight . A weight loss program often means changing habits