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

You did it! You managed to drop many pounds in a short period of time. Yet, you are not happy with your reflection in a mirror. All fast and large-scale weight loss programs have a common side-effect - the skin doesn’t "keep pace". The skin treacherously sags exactly where you lost your extra pounds. What can you do about that saggy skin? Full story

According to the producers at the New York based company called Miraclesuit, their swimsuits can make the figure look 10 pounds slimmer in 10 seconds. Full story

Scientists from various institutes worldwide have made so many discoveries! A great part of them refer to health. Below you will find 15 curious facts about health, nutrition, human body and exercise you might not know before. Full story

Many products and practises promise to purify and detoxify us to help us feel re-energised, revitalised and help us lose weight. Detox diets have become so popular that anyone from Hollywood stars to your next door neighbor are doing them. Programs include anything from a fruit and vegetable diet, elimination of alcohol, saturated fats, processed food and high sugar/salt to consuming nothing but a lemon drink. Sounds good in theory - but how beneficial is it for us? What’s wrong with an early night and a cup of tea? Full story