The researchers from the University of Toronto have discovered that cholesterol can be lowered with the help of a diet based on plants and grains. This approach was tested on a group of 400 volunteers with high cholesterol. Full story

Eating a lot of nuts may help lower cholesterol levels, according to researchers from Loma Linda University, California. Nuts are high in fats, but these are the so-called "healthy fats" or polyunsaturated fatty acids. Full story

The desire to lose weight fast and a lot of it can rid us not only of the extra pounds but of our own health as well. Here is the list of the most dangerous diets. Full story

Scientists found calcium consumption promotes successful weight loss by dieting and maintains normal body weight. Angelo Tremblay and his team from Laval Medical School reported the results of 15 weeks long weight loss program. Full story

People with slim figure often suffer from diseases caused by excessive weight. On the other hand, fatty people with wrong obesity diagnose can be absolutely healthy. Experts at the University of Michigan came to this surprising point after a study. Full story

Nowadays lots of people around the world are concerned with their blood cholesterol level, as it is now well-known: cholesterol deposits on vascular walls and abnormally high levels of it lead to cardiovascular diseases. Deficiency in (bad) blood cholesterol can be even more dangerous, than high cholesterol level, claim Japanese scientists. They have found, that maintaining a low cholesterol level for a long time or decrease of cholesterol level significantly increase the risk of cancer, infectious diseases, Parkinson’s disease and early death. Full story