Intake or iron and calcium in large quantities no longer means compromising with the taste buds as dried apricots, dried tomatoes, prune juice are some of the ingredients which are rich in iron and calcium, as well as tasty.

A diet low in vegetables and high in soda and soft drinks may increase the risk of premenopausal breast cancer, a study has warned

Lack of exercise and gaining excessive weight are strongly associated with a type of heart failure, which is very difficult to treat medically

Based on analysis of tweets posted by successful dieters, a study has established that they are more focused on the future and have larger social networks as they have a greater sense of achievement

Eating a particular weight loss drug, Liraglutide, along with right diet and exercise may reduce the risk of diabetes by 80 per cent in pre-diabetic and obese individuals

A Mediterranean diet, consisting of more fish and plant-based proteins may decrease the chances of an overweight person experiencing regular pain

Academics from London and Brazil argue that sugar-free versions of soft drinks may be no better in preventing weight gain than their full sugar counterparts

"If we are to prescribe a diet to improve someone's health, it's important that we understand what microbes help control those beneficial effects," said study senior author Jeffrey Gordon from at Washington University in St. Louis

As many as 90 per cent of pregnant women in India are protein deficient, so check with a nutritionist about protein intake or deficiency. They can also ask a doctor for protein supplements

The human body has an internal clock, and many aspects of metabolism are at their optimal functioning in the morning. Therefore, eating in alignment with the body's circadian clock by eating earlier in the day may positively influence health