We all know that eating right is an important part of losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But what does "eating right" mean? Does it mean you can never again have a piece of chocolate, a can of soda, or a serving of your favorite dessert? No. Eating right is less about restrictions and more about balance. more...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about severe health dangers that have been associated with the use of Hydroxycut diet supplements. The supplements are being recalled, and the FDA advises consumers to cease use of any Hydroxycut products that they have already purchased. more...

Childhood obesity continues to be a prevalent problem in the United States and many other nations, and health experts have not been shy about pointing the finger at the culprits that contribute to this health dilemma. What is not nearly so widely reported is that some cases of childhood obesity are the result of Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects about one of every 15,000 people. Though it is relatively unknown among the general public, Prader-Willi Syndrome has been recognized as the most common genetic cause of potentially life-threatening childhood obesity. more...

Maintaining weight loss is difficult, but new research suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy may help people in their efforts to achieve permanent weight loss. more...

Many parents are paying more attention to what their children are eating and how often they are exercising - but are you leading your child to unhealthy extremes? more...

The faculty and staff at Wellspring Academies in California and North Carolina have plenty of insight on working with teens with special challenges. And they find rewards they might not have expected. more...