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'Discover What Probiotics May Help Women Lose Weight and Keep it Off

Want to lose weight? Then you may want to look into probiotics. Scientists have discovered that certain probiotics can help women lose weight and keep it off. The findings could have implications for both weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight.

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'Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Food Bug: Bacterial Toxin May Trigger Disease

You might to be careful about what you eat. It turns out that a certain toxin from common, foodborne bacteria could trigger multiple sclerosis. The findings show how important it is to test food safety in order to make sure what we eat isn't contaminated.
'Hong Kong Chicken Cull Begins After H7N9 Discovered

China's poultry industry may be in trouble again. Hong Kong began to cull 20,000 chickens on Tuesday in an effort to curtail the spread of bird flu, a disease that has already killed two.
'Plant Compound in Strawberries and Cucumbers Stops Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease

Do you like strawberries and cucumbers? What about other fruits and vegetables? Scientists have now found that these foods possess a chemical that appears to stop the memory loss that accompanies Alzheimer's disease.
'Want Good Cholesterol? Learn How to Win and Lose HDL

Want good cholesterol? Then this latest study may just tell you how you attain it--and how you lose it, as well.
'Obese Mothers Impact Babies' Weight Through Brain Rewiring

It turns out that obesity doesn't just impact the health of a mother; it can also affect the health of her children. Scientists have discovered that obese mothers are more likely to have children with metabolic disorders such as diabetes compared with mothers with a healthy weight.
'Food Addiction Linked to Impulsive Behavior Associated with Drug Abuse

Food can be a sensory delight with its smell, taste and even presentation. Yet the problem with food is that for some, it can also be addictive. Scientists have found that the same kinds of impulsive behavior that lead some people to abuse alcohol and other drugs may also be an important contributor to an unhealthy relationship with food.
'Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Your Health

Do you take vitamin D supplements? They may not have the health benefits that you once thought. A recent study has found that vitamin D does not seem to have significant benefits for heart health, cancer prevention or even bone health in healthy people.
'Cold May be Key to Losing Weight: Burn Calories By Avoiding Warmth

Want to lose weight? A healthy diet may not be the only thing you need. It turns out that sitting in cold temperatures may be key. Scientists have discovered that regular exposure to mild cold may be a healthy way to help people lose weight.
'FDA to Review Safety of Caramel Color in Soda After Surprising Study

Soda can cause heart disease, obesity and other health issues. Now, though, it turns out that there may be another reason not to imbibe these sugary beverages. Consumer Reports has stated that its tests show that consumers are unnecessarily exposed to potential cancer risk in many sodas.