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People following healthy lifestyle factors, such as healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining a normal body weight, not over-consuming alcohol and not smoking, can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 80 percent over a period of 11 years, said a new analysis.

For all those diet and calorie conscious people out there, this is good news. From this week onwards, Mc Donald's menu will include calorie information along with its food items throughout all its 1,200 UK restaurants, the Department of Health (DH) said.

Extreme thinness may not be only about dieting or exercise. Scientists have identified a genetic cause for extreme thinness, according to a study published on Aug. 31 in the journal Nature. The research shows that people with extra copies of certain genes are much more likely to be very skinny.

A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered bad cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that was also vegetarian, researchers reported on Tuesday.

A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered bad cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that was also vegetarian, researchers reported on Tuesday.

New research indicates that a cholesterol-friendly diet rich in soy products and tree nuts can decrease LDL (bad cholesterol) more effectively than a low-saturated-fat diet.

A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered bad cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that was also vegetarian, researchers reported on Tuesday.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has turned to a Vegan diet on a journey for good health, according to an interview with CNN. In honor of Bill Clinton's healthy vegan eating habits, let's take a look back at the former U.S. President's notorious love for greasy grub.

A newly svelte Bill Clinton has adopted a new vegan diet in order to get healthy and fight heart disease, after he underwent two heart procedures since leaving his post as President.

People who eat plenty of high-potassium fruits, vegetables and dairy products may be less likely to suffer a stroke than those who get little of the mineral, according to a study.

Vampire bats have the unique ability to sink their teeth into their prey's body without missing the vein and feed on rich blood. Though scientists knew bats' noses guide them in spotting blood, they never quite understood how the nose mechanism worked.

Where is Kate Middleton? At the movies with Prince William! The royal couple snuck out to see Bridesmaids on Saturday, while they try to keep a low profile after their North American tour.

Recent research says the European house mouse has become resistant to rodent poison.

A new study says restaurant calorie counts are often inaccurate, particularly in regard to low calorie menu items.

Eating the same food over and over again in successive meals could help people lose weight, according to a study by Leonard Epstein and his colleagues. The study is published in the August 2011 issues of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

What makes Nicole Kidman maintain that splendid skin tone of hers? What makes Angelina Jolie one of the most beautiful women in the world? What is the secret behind most of the Hollywood ladies bouncing back in shape soon after a delivery?

During a 14-year-old trial study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine Journal, researchers found that a diet high in sodium and low in potassium increases the risk of death from heart disease and other related health risks. The study also found that a higher sodium intake is associated with increased total mortality in the general US population.

Two new studies have found that even diet sodas can make you gain weight and become fat.

Two new studies have found that even diet sodas can make you gain weight and become fat.

Sometimes it takes a jolt to come back to one's senses and looking at Princess Beatrice's recent stunning pictures, this concept seems very much like reality.

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