A study recently published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery strongly advises postop patients to take probiotic supplements that will quicken weight loss to a considerable extent. Full story

Recent studies that have been published in Diabetes reveal the newly-discovered salubrious qualities of citrus fruits. They are rich with a flavonid called naringenin that exerts a powerful and manifold influence on the functions of the body. Full story

It is a known fact that fresh juices are healthier than the pasteurized ones. Everyone knows that a glass of fresh cool juice for breakfast makes a person strong enough to fight the most dangerous and active viruses. Below are some tips on how to get the most out of your fresh juice. Full story

Scientists from the Pittsburgh University (USA) suggested a new method for treating insomnia – using a special cooling cap. They studied the effect of reduction of temperature on the activity of the core of the brain in people suffering from insomnia. 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

“Fat Controller” in the intestines could be the key to preventing obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, scientists claim. They identified an enzyme responsible for whether the fat we eat is converted into energy or stored as extra pounds, Daily Mail reports. Full story

As spring arrives, our body emerges from winter “sleep”. Our metabolism becomes more intense so we need to get more nutrients and vitamins to live on. But they can be hard to get. This may lead to a condition described by scary word “avitaminosis”. Full story

In this article we are going to tell you about top 6 foods which are not simply weight-friendly but are also good to burn excessive fats. Learn more about them below. Full story

International research group discovered six genes responsible for excessive weight. In the course of large-scale study, they studied the genome of 90 thousand people. As a result, the scientists found six genes that are somehow responsible for packing on extra pounds. Five out of six genes regulate appetite and have nothing to do with metabolism. Full story

As early as in the 60’s Russian doctors discovered that the time food stays in our stomach depends on its temperature. Warm food is digested within 2-3 hours, meaning proteins are fully broken down into amino acids. Cold food leaves the stomach faster, resulting in incomplete digestion. But does it mean you should never eat ice-cream or have iced drinks? Full story

A new study conducted by Nestlé Research Center along with a team from Imperial College London has found, that probiotics, such as drinking yoghurts, which contain live bacteria, may have a serious effect on the metabolism. As probiotics contain potentially beneficial bacteria playing an important role in the metabolism, they have an effect on the biochemistry of the gut microbes. Probiotics contain so-called “friendly” bacteria, which help the digestive system. The study of how exactly it occurs was the goal of the research. Full story