According to Centre for Science in the Public Interest's 2014 Xtreme Eating Awards, a slab of cheesecake and a plate of pasta and French toast from the Cheesecake Factory are among the worst offenders.
Australian model Miranda Kerr follows a low-carb, gluten-free diet along with which she does yoga, Pilates and dance workouts which help her maintain her supermodel physique.
Aside from exotic animals, Australia is also home to some of the most interesting snacks.
Glutten free diets have become very popular these days because of the belief that they have a lot of health benefits. However, a University of Florida nutrition expert said that it would be quite surprising to note that none of these beliefs have any scientific base and are not supported by research. Karla Shelnutt, a UF assistant professor in family, youth and community sciences stated that about 1 percent of the US population which accounts to those suffering from celiac disease are required t...
The number of deaths and new cases from the Ebola outbreak since it was first documented in March continues to rise. The World Health Organization reports that as of 23 July 2014 the Ebola virus has caused 672 deaths and infected 1,201 people in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The death toll has doubled since mid-June, which then had the death toll at 350.
Benidorm actor Kenny Ireland died at the age of 68 after battling cancer.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said that the ebola virus outbreak in Africa is a serious threat to Britain.
Richard Lee Norris: The Inspirational Life of One Man Who Became the Face of GQ Magazine Post Full Face Transplant.
People with increased brown fat or brown adipose tissue, are at a reduced risk of becoming obese and acquiring diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal Diabetes.
While women struggle to maintain their body and health in their late forties and early fifties, there are over-fifty celebrities who have stunned the world with their enviable bodies. Madonna, Helen Mirren, Christey Brinkley, Jodie Foster, Sharon Stone and Marcia Cross are a few to mention. Each of these beauties have their own success mantra.
An out of control Ebola outbreak that is being called the biggest in history is wrecking havoc in West Africa and experts fear that it’s far from over. As of 23 July 2014, according to the World Health organization, the Ebola virus disease has claimed 672 lives and has infected 1,201 people. Ebola is highly contagious with a death rate of 90%. Only a mere 10% of its victims survive. It is transferred through direct contact with the blood, secretions and other bodily fluids of infected animals a...
The spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa has prompted nations around the world to take pre-emptive measures in case of an outbreak. Australian researchers at CSIRO continue to study the deadly virus. They warned a vaccine may not come soon enough to stop the current Ebola outbreak.
Jennifer Hawkins, the former Miss Universe, has a bikini-ready body widely envied by all.
It is unlikely that Canada will be affected by the West African Ebola virus, according to its public health officer.
After two US doctors contracted the contagious Ebola virus that is spreading in Africa, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued a mid level travel advisory for the health officials. Airline workers at 20 major US ports have been trained to identify the symptoms and quarantine those they suspect may have contracted the disease. The CDC informed the media that there was "no significant risk" of an Ebola outbreak in the United States.
Cut Down on Sunbathing, Strong Warning as Skin Cancer Takes a Deadly Leap.
A Blood Test to Predict Suicide Risks.
Because Hollywood offers tough love, some stars to the dark side to cope.
Famous restaurant owner Alice May Brock once said that vegetables are a must on a diet. But recent study on attribution of foodborne illnesses revealed that leafy vegetables are more likely to cause sickness than pork and beef.
As social media networks continue to dominate the internet, more Australians are spending time online, according to the latest report on entertainment habits by OzTam, Regional TAM and Nielsen.
Celebrities Who Stripped Naked for Women's Health Magazine's its Body For Life campaign.
The current outbreak of Ebola has taken the life of a prominent doctor in Sierra Leone, who led the battle against the disease. The spread of the contagious disease left Sheik Umar Khan infected and took his life only few days after the death of another leading African doctor helping to cure the disease in the country hit badly by the virus.
Childhood Obesity is Strongly Linked With Early Puberty: Study Reveals.
A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that the Paleo diet is extremely beneficial for weight loss, it being two times more effective as other diets for promoting weight loss. As a part of the study, 70 obese, post menstrual women were followed for two years. A few were given the low-fat diet to follow, while the others were assigned a low-carb Paleo diet.
A 24-year-old cancer patient Maire Kent inspired the Michigan filmmaker Keith Famie for his documentary. Her October funeral served as its centerpiece. Famie is a 10-time Emmy-winning filmmaker. Famie said, "I met her by chance, actually. I went to the hospital because I was having some chest pains and we ended up having the same doctor. Our conversations took off from there."
Alcohol abuse is among the leading causes of death in the United States. While new treatments are being developed, the challenge lies in making more people aware that they are abusing alcohol and may need professional help.
At the 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games, Reebok, a manufacturer of athletic shoes and accessories, launched a line of bacon. The self-branded bacon line was started to allure the Paleo Diet and CrossFit community fans. Reebok, sponsor of the CrossFit Games which was held from July 22 to 27 in Carson, California brought out its promotional products for the people. A food truck named the Reebok Bacon Box was brought on the event site and bacon treats were distributed to the attendees. Some of which were...
Richard Norris, the accidental gunshot victim who had a very successful face transplant thanks to Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, is now on the cover of GQ magazine. The 39-year-old Norris accidentally shot himself on the face in 1997, when he was just 22 years old. While he survived the ordeal, it ruined his face beyond recognition. He had to spend his life hiding from the world. But now, he is showing off his face to everyone.
Kellie van Meurs, a mother-of-two from Brisbane, died while undergoing stem cell treatment in Russia.
A project called Baseline Study has been initiated by Google, for which it will amass anonymous genetic and molecular information from 175 participants to create a crowd-sourced picture of human health. Google is in the hope of expanding the size to a thousand more. This project will give scientists an accurate picture of what a healthy body looks like and can help medicine move from treatment to prevention. This would help detect ailments like cancer and heart disease much earlier.
