Beef steak with mashed potatoes, shrimp in batter, a chocolate cake with whipped cream or a slice of cheesecake ... Have you imagined how they, chefs, prepare it? Now think for a while that they have to taste all of this. Full story

The World Health Organization estimates that over the next 20 years more than 30 trillion dollars will be needed for the fight against non-infectious diseases. Full story

Researchers from the Harvard University found than you can lower your diabetes risk by 16 percent by replacing white rice with brown rice (unrefined rice). Eating refined or white rice, on the other hand, increases your blood sugar levels. Full story

British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that sedentary job may lead to hypertension and diabetes. Most people spend 9 hours a day sitting, at the office, in a car, etc. Full story

A study of Australian research group has revealed that afternoon sleep can greatly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults. Full story

Air pollution is associated with many diseases, including asthma, heart disease and diabetes. But this is the first time when researchers from the University of Massachusetts looked at how air pollution impacts those who are obese. Full story