Studies released last week reveal what might be the strongest evidence yet of the link between sugar-sweetened beverages and the obesity epidemic in the U.S. Doctors are claiming they know of no other category of food whose elimination leads to weight loss in such a short period of time. 

As parents and students prepare to head back to school, Kraft Foods announces the introduction of new flavors of belVita Breakfast Biscuits to help them fuel up for the busy school season ahead. Already available in Blueberry, Golden Oat and Apple Cinnamon varieties, busy parents and students can now get the morning energy they need with belVita Breakfast Biscuits in new Chocolate and Cinnamon Brown Sugar flavors. The new flavors, in addition to existing flavors, can be found in the cookie/cracker aisle of stores nationwide. 

Cancer is the epidemic of modern times. Unlike other diseases that have plagued people throughout history like tuberculosis and polio, we haven’t yet discovered a vaccine against it.

Fans are typically thought of as a seasonal gadget – ideal for beating the August heat.  But a new 2012 survey of Americans shows that fans get a lot more action than originally thought.  Big, small, tabletop, or stand-up – fan usage curiously oscillates from pets and white noise to hot flashes and kitchen odors.

Summers are known for bringing about highest temperatures of the year, but what they also bring are the highest birth rates of the year. According to statistics released by the CDC, the top three months women give birth are July, August and September – and has been for the last three years.  During this time of the year, it’s important to reach out to pregnant women and let them know what to expect, how to have a healthy pregnancy and how to keep cool during the summer!

Aside from taxes, growing older is one of life’s only certainties. However, following a unique partnership by two of the United States’ most experienced physicians, a new website has been launched to prove that growing old gracefully is within anyone’s grasp.

Are you trying to maintain your bikini bod in the homestretch of summer? When counting calories, make your calories count with Hungry Girl’s protein-packed summer snack recipe for “Cheesy Tuna Salad Snackers.” Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien combines health and flavor to offer a guilt-free tasty snack that’s anything but dull and will certainly leave your belly full. Follow the simply instructions below to create your tuna-tastic snack in just five minutes.

Gaiam has the perfect product for you to consider including. Launching this September, Gaiam is introducing a new Pink Ribbon Yoga Mat, specially designed by Yogi Colleen Saidman, wife of yoga guru, Rodney Yee.