A DRUG that boosts female sex drive while helping women lose weight is being developed by one of Scotland's leading experts on human reproduction. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Just how desperate are you to lose weight - desperate enough to have electrodes implanted in your brain? That's the latest approach to tackling obesity now being tested. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Forget counting calories and cutting out carbs. The key to losing weight could be as simple as having two eggs for breakfast. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

By blocking the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in mice, Australian researchers have influenced the behaviour of fat cells, causing the rodents to lose weight while simultaneously reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of diabetes.

Cake loving mice everywhere are rejoicing. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

The Indian space programme hit a minor snag when it came to the menu. Many traditional dishes have side effects that you don't necessarily want in a confined space with limited breathable air on board. The Defence Food Research Laboratory have stepped up to help create a more pleasant atmosphere. picked by pocksucket 8 months ago

A study published this week in the journal Nature offers an explanation for the origin of dwarf spheroidal galaxies. The research may settle an outstanding puzzle in understanding galaxy formation. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Imagine a typical lunchtime meal - say, chicken and vegetables with a glass of water.
If you eat the food and drink the water, you will feel full for a couple of hours before hunger kicks in. But if you blend the food with the water - to make soup - you will stay hunger-free for much longer, and less likely to snack through the afternoon. picked by bingo 6 months ago

Eating a curry once or twice a week could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, a US researcher suggests. The key ingredient is curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric. The prevalence of dementia in rural India is only 0.3% vs. 13.9% in the US. Maybe they’re on to something!

Get your curry recipes here. picked by meggysue 6 months ago

A 1970's operation to help ulcer sufferers in which the vagus nerve (which spurs gastric acid production) was severed is being researched as a possible surgical weight loss aid with less complications than gastric bypass. picked by VooDooPeacock 2 years ago

Body-conscious teenagers may believe cutting out breakfast will help them lose weight, but the opposite appears to be the case, US research suggests. picked by topofall 2 years ago

A gastric band (the LAP-Band) is a restrictive band placed around the patient’s stomach that gives the sensation of a full stomach after eating smaller portions of food, thus letting the patient eat less and lose weight without going hungry. But fitting the band requires surgery, with potential side effects - so here’s a novel idea: making obese patients believe that they have an &quo... read full post picked by bingo 6 months ago

Laboratory tests have shown that an ingredient commonly used in curries may protect against Alzheimer's disease by boosting the brain's natural ability to mop up nerve-destroying protein plaques associated with the condition. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

I am seriously in love with Whey protein right now. It practically cured my dog's arthritis and now I learn it helps you gain muscle and lose weight. What an awesome product picked by gammerus 2 years ago

it may take 1,395 min a week though.

Just enter your stats and find out how long it would take you to lose weight through humdrum activities. picked by gammerus 2 years ago

Here is a collection of actual, real Weight Watchers Recipe cards from 1974. With food like this, it would be REAL EASY to lose weight. picked by Moe 2 years ago

Women who want to lose weight can have their cake – as long as they don’t eat it, scientists believe.

A study found that showing weight-conscious women pictures of sweet treats strengthens their resolve to eat healthily. picked by DAVEthefish 3 months ago

Reports in the uk and on the site suggest you can lose weight and get toned by wearing these flip flops how cool is that? picked by fashionuk 2 years ago

Here are 20 ideas to reinforce your healthy lifestyle and to keep you committed to permanent weight loss, which seems healthier than our previous commitment to gradual weight gain. picked by netauctioniq 2 years ago

If exercise and eating right won't do it, perhaps these ads will inspire you? picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

A replica of the specially-built mobile lavatory used by the father of Indian independence. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago