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The Weight Loss Industry, Are They Really Telling Us The Truth?

Everyone who has ever tried to lose weight and keep it off knows that it is a very hard thing to do. In fact, nothing can be closer to the truth than to say that weight loss is hard. So it's no wonder that when one weight loss company or another comes up with their new, miracle breakthrough wei…

Here Are the 5 Steps Toward Creating Weight Loss Plans That Work, and Easy Dieting!

If you want to use easy dieting, to create a lean, healthy body, then here are the steps toward creating effective weight loss plans that produce long term results. There are many areas in our lives where fast and quick works really well. Losing unwanted body fat is not one of them! Why waste your …

Try the 'portfolio diet' to lower cholesterol; Diet relies on soy products, stick fiber and sterols

Need to lower your cholesterol? Try thumbing through the "portfolio diet." New research reveals that the diet, which combines soy, nuts, plant sterols…

FDA approves Botox for bladder control; Injectible OKd for people with MS or spinal cord injury

Botox can cause more than just your wrinkles to freeze -- it can help an overactive bladder. The face-freezing pharmaceutical injection was given the nod by the…

The illegal cure for cancer: Study says club drug ecstasy may hold cure for cancer

Scientists are saying that ecstasy-an illegal drug largely connected with hardcore clubgoers-can actually treat several forms of cancer. However, a market-ready medication doctors can prescribe to patients may take another ten years to develop, researchers told BBC Radio. "This is an exciting …

Can't stick to an exercise program? Blame your self-confidence, not your willpower

Having trouble sticking with an exercise routine? Don't blame your willpower. New research suggests that whether or not you can overcome obstacles in your workout regime could boil down to confidence. "Almost 50 percent of people who begin an exercise program drop out in the first six mon…

Is Kate Middleton getting too thin? Experts dismiss idea that Kate will struggle like Princess Diana By Lindsay Goldwert

The British press dubbed Kate Middleton "Waity Katy" after her courtship with Prince William stretched for years without an engagement – but lately th…

Major depression and bipolar disorder; New treatments are on the horizon for serious depression

As director of the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program and associate professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Dan V. I…

Surgeon General praises benefits of breast feeding; recognizes challenges it presents to new moms

America's chief doctor called on Americans to support breast-feeding on Thursday and outlined guidelines for mothers and communities to support that most na…
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Dentist Louis Siegelman calms patients, encourages regular checkups with gentle approach, support

Three words that strike terror when they come from a dentist's mouth. Julie Cunningham, CUNY Graduate Center's chief librarian, knew the dreaded feeling…