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A new study to be published in the October issue of the journal Appetite shows just how simple cutting calories, without the hunger, can actually be. The secret is portion-controlled meal replacements.

The results run counter to the idea that more supermarkets can curb obesity in low-income neighborhoods. Better access to supermarkets — long touted as a way to curb obesity in low-income neighborhoods — doesn't improve people's diets, according to new research.

Bringing home the bacon might not be such a great idea, according to stricter new dietary advice from the British government issued Friday.

The government also urged Americans to avoid sugary drinks and drink water instead and to read labels to pick soup, bread and frozen meals with less salt.

Finding healthful kids' meals is not child's play, found a survey of eight fast-food chains.

Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a breast cancer conference said Thursday — comments that could ignite heated discussions among victims and advocates.

Vitamin D has long been seen as vital to bone health and is increasingly seen as a possible aid against cardiovascular disease and cancer, yet more Americans are not getting enough of the "sunshine vitamin." Analyzing data from federal health...