Dieting News & Headlines

May 2011: "Scientists have found that a gene linked to diabetes and cholesterol is a "master switch" that controls other genes found in fat in the body, and say it should help in the search for treatments for obesity-related diseases." Source: MSNBC.com

March 2011: "Obese people who participate in a weight loss program based on exercise and lifestyle changes end up less depressed, according to a new review. But how many pounds they actually shed didn't seem to matter, and it's not clear that weight loss itself played a role, one expert said." Source: MSNBC.com

February 2011: "New dietary guidelines, being released today, recommend people get back on track and eat healthier by slashing sugar, salt and solid fats such as butter and stick margarine from their diets and eating more seafood, fruits, vegetables and whole grains". Source: USAToday.com

January 2011: "Clinical psychologist Mark Crawford of Roswell, Georgia, says some people sabotage themselves by not being clear on their goals. "Saying that you want to lose weight is way too general," Crawford said. "You should set specific goals, like you want to lose 5 to 10 pounds." Source: CNN.com

December 2010: "Our brains reward us for it, by releasing pleasure chemicals -- in the same way as drugs and alcohol, experts say. "There are reward circuits to make you enjoy eating," said Roger Cone, professor and chairman of molecular physiology and biophysics at Vanderbilt University." Source: CNN.com

November 2010: "U.S. regulators are planning a push to gradually cut the amount of salt Americans consume, saying less sodium would reduce deaths from hypertension and heart disease, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday." 
Source: Washington Post

June 2010: "Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack. Several studies suggest exercising while your body is low on food may be a good way to trim excess fat." Source: Foxnews.com

May 2010: "Sobering new research spells out just how much exercise women need to keep the flab off as they age - and it's a lot. At least an hour of moderate activity a day is needed for older women at a healthy weight who aren't dieting" 
Source: MSNBC.com

April 2010: "U.S. regulators are planning a push to gradually cut the amount of salt Americans consume, saying less sodium would reduce deaths from hypertension and heart disease, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday." 
Source: Foxnews.com

March 2010: "People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who eat few high-fiber foods, a new study finds."
Source: Foxnews.com

February 2010: "Seeking a new weapon in the fight against obesity, the Food and Drug Administration wants to encourage manufacturers to post vital nutritional information, including calorie counts, on the front of food packages."  
Source: MSNBC.com

January 2010: "a series of independently conducted studies on the effects of exercise in healthy older adults, published on Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine, confirms that logging time at the gym not only helps maintain good health but may even prevent the onset of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, osteoarthritis and dementia." Source: Time.com

December 2009: "Combining artificial sweeteners with the real thing boosts the stomach's secretion of a hormone that makes people feel full and helps control blood sugar, new research shows." 
Source: Foxnews.com