A review of a vegetarian diet shows it is highly effective for weight loss. Noticeably vegetarian populations tend to be slimmer than meat-eaters, and experience lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other life-threatening conditions linked to overweight and obesity.

The review, analyzing data from 87 other studies, shows the weight-loss effect does not rely on exercise or calorie counting, and its individuals lose weight at a rate of approximately 1 pound per week

More good news comes for those who like to enjoy a good glass of red wine or two - a new study reveals that it's actually good for your teeth.

According to the research conducted by Scientists from Universite Laval in Quebec, Canada, compounds known as polyphenols in red wine have been found to stave off periodontal diseases which affect the gums and bone around the teeth, often leading to permanent tooth loss

Health officials and nutritionists have growing concerns over the effects of increased consumption of sodas and fruit drinks among adolescents in the United States.

Researchers studied the diets of over 2,000 pre-teens and teens and found that milk consumption decreased by over 25% during the course of the study while soda intake, on average, nearly tripled, becoming the number one beverage consumed by older girls

According to new study heart disease patients who eat one grapefruit daily can dramatically reduce the levels of cholesterol in their blood in comparison to patients who do not eat the fruit.

February has been designated in the U.S. as American Heart Month with heart disease in the U.S. being the number one killer of women

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued new guidance on what constitutes "whole grain."

The draft guidance will assist manufacturers with what the FDA considers appropriate for food label statements related to "whole grain" content