Eating lots of curry may help you lose weight, research suggests.

Scientists believe that haldi, or turmeric, which is used in most Indian meals, has an active ingredient that can help fight obesity. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months 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

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

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

The driving ban applies to all women, Saudi and foreign, and forces families to hire live-in drivers. Women whose families cannot afford $300-$400 a month for a driver must rely on male relatives to drive them to work, school, shopping or the doctor's. picked by DemureArt 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

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

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

The abortion pill RU486 will be available to Victorian women within weeks. But the drug will be restricted to cases considered clinically necessary because a surgical abortion is not appropriate. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years 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

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

First came fat-busting footwear. Now experts say they have developed a trainer that can spring you into shape. As well as helping you to shed weight, reduce cellulite and improve posture, the Springboost shoes can make you run faster and jump higher. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years 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

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 3 years ago

This is a must-watch for anyone serious about driving safety. Please also remember to drive drunk responsibly. picked by jaxomlotus 3 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

A Memphis lawn care company is showing a little skin in order boost business. The women of Tiger Time Lawn Care offer to mow customers' lawns dressed in bikinis _ a service that attracts more attention to the ladies rather than the lawns. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Blonde women really do make men lose their heads, according to scientists. Tests showed that men performed worse after they were shown pictures of fair-haired women, most likely because they believed they were dealing with someone less intelligent. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Now that consumers are getting a handle on spam and infected junk mail, they have a new problem to worry about. Malicious code embedded in many web pages will quietly download programs to your computer. Google ran a couple billion pages through a filter and over 4.5 million tripped the alarm. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago