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Learn the latest health news along with easy ways to adopt a healthy lifestyle: From diet and weight loss tips to advice on managing and preventing diabetes, we'll keep you looking and feeling your best.

  • Are You ODing on Vitamins?

    Are You ODing on Vitamins?

    Thanks to the possible dangers of fortified foods, you might be overdoing it even without supplements. See why. >>

6 Surprising Uses for Coconut Oil (And Cooking's Not One of Them)

BEAUTY

6 Surprising Uses for Coconut Oil (And Cooking's Not One of Them)

The other day, I received a package of coconut oil in the mail from Carrington Farms. Since I had… >>

Beyond Angelina Jolie: 5 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About the Breast Cancer Gene

CONDITIONS

Beyond Angelina Jolie: 5 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About the Breast Cancer Gene

The Hollywood actress, humanitarian, and mom of six announced she had a preventive mastectomy to… >>

Health Shocker: Why Water Is Making You Fat

DIET & WEIGHT LOSS

Health Shocker: Why Water Is Making You Fat

You might not be surprised to see water at the top of the list of ingredients in soups. After… >>

How Drunk Am I? 8 Weird Reasons You Got Tipsy So Quickly

EVERYDAY WELLNESS

How Drunk Am I? 8 Weird Reasons You Got Tipsy So Quickly

Studies show that these seemingly random factors can affect how alcohol takes its toll on your body… >>

Danger: 5 Surprising Ways You're Putting Your Feet at Risk

FITNESS

Danger: 5 Surprising Ways You're Putting Your Feet at Risk

Last month, I sat down with renowned podiatrist Phil Vasyli, founder of the Vasyli Think Tank… >>

When Doctors Don't Know the Best Medical Advice

HEALTH CARE

When Doctors Don't Know the Best Medical Advice

Some of their outdated tips may compromise your care or sabotage your health goals. Here, medical… >>

13+ Things You Didn't Know About Organic Food

HEALTHY EATING

13+ Things You Didn't Know About Organic Food

Before you buy organic or natural foods, see what today's food experts told us about making smart… >>