Mental and physical exercises, along with healthy eating, can slow cognitive decline in the elderly, according to new research.

It is oft said that there is no magic pill for weight loss. However, presentation of some recent research posits that a “magic” weight loss pill is possible as observed in both genetically and diet-induced obese mice that experienced up to 50 percent fat loss in just two weeks when given an experimental drug currently studied for cholesterol lowering.

The Natural Product Expo showcased new gluten-free products from a variety of companies at the Anaheim Convention Center. The annual event also featured organic, vegan and non-GMO products. More than 2,700 exhibits filled the convention center and offered visitors the chance to see the latest food innovations.

Women who have a family history of prostate cancer are at greater risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study.

According to weight loss experts, losing weight through exercise and dieting is the only way to safely and effectively lose weight that will remain lost. However, what if there was a way to double the odds that you will lose 5-10% of your initial body weight through recommended standard weight loss efforts? Find out now about a new weight loss drug for overweight and obese adults that experts recently reported can help give you a significant jump-start on losing weight.

Doctors often recommend endoscopies for patients who may have celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. However, a recent superbug scare has made some patients hesitate to have the procedure. Staff used contaminated endoscopes at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and exposed 179 patients to deadly carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).

The so-called "love hormone" oxytocin may aid in weight loss by reducing caloric intake, according to a new study.

There is a global problem affecting fibromyalgia patients who want to receive proper care from their doctors. In many cases, patients are facing long wait times for doctors’ appointments and tests. Karen Baker recently shared her own experience with a doctor’s appointment that turned into a scheduling nightmare.

Diabetes can lead to nerve damage known as neuropathy that is painful, permanent, irreversible and progressive. The most common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy that occurs in the extremities is a feeling of numbness and tingling and sharp, stabbing pain, especially in the feet. Researchers at Northwestern University have uncovered a new way to help diabetics get relief from diabetic neuropathy.

A new study reveals that sex specific weight control is possible as researchers discover that feeding a chemical compound from the leaves of a tree in South America caused female mice fed a high fat diet to avoid weight gain while their male test-mates became obese and diabetic on the same diet.

Campos Foods is recalling its H-E-B beef burgers because they contain wheat, but it is not listed on the packages. The recall affects several varieties of the H-E-B beef burgers, and consumers who are allergic to wheat, have celiac disease or gluten sensitivities are being encouraged to dispose of the product. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has confirmed the recall and labeled it a Class II.

Did you know that your snack bar packaged with healthy and appealing images of nuts and berries may have as many calories and as much fat as a Snickers Bar? Discover now what Consumer Reports has to say with their latest snack bar advice to help you watch your calories, and find out which snack bar received their best snack bar rating.

A recent study shows that raising your treadmill incline has the added benefit of not only cutting belly fat, but also your risk of developing diabetes. Here is the latest on just how much extra effort you need to add to your treadmill routine.

Are your weight loss pills among the more than 100 weight loss products that the FDA found are actually spiked with dangerous prescription medications? Here are few that you need to know about, and where you can find more information about this very serious weight loss related health hazard.

Individuals with multiple sclerosis who live within a reasonable radius of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign may be eligible for one of two studies about falling. Even though falling is a major concern for people with multiple sclerosis, few studies have targeted fall prevention, especially involving home exercise.