Health & Diet Medical Reference

Find out how eating muesli can be beneficial as part of a healthy diet.

Learn what macronutrients are, including how much you need and how to get enough as part of a healthy diet.

Meratrim is a popular weight loss supplement with deep roots in traditional medicine. Find out whether it is safe and effective.

WebMD explores caloric deficit and how it can help you lose weight.

Find out why sugar alcohols are put into many processed foods and why they may be part of a healthy eating plan if you're trying to manage diabetes.

Find out how appetite suppressant drugs can help you curb your hunger and help you lose weight.

Do you need to lose weight? Measuring your waist circumference is a good way to tell. Learn how to do it.

Learn about eating uncooked pork chops, including if it’s safe, and good food handling practices.

Find out how eating salad greens can be beneficial.

Vitamin B12 is essential for good health, but some people may not be getting enough. Learn about symptoms of B12 deficiency and how it can be treated.

Not all fats are created equal. Learn which fats are good for you, and which ones to limit.

Want to shed pounds fast? This is how to do it safely.

You can help to keep your blood-pressure levels healthy by eating potassium-rich foods. Find out what foods contain potassium and how much you need to eat daily.

Water’s important for your health, but do you really need to drink eight glasses a day? Find out if that advice is myth or fact.

Should you drink kombucha? There's hot debate about an old tea.

Changing your diet might ease your pain by squashing inflammation. Find out what to eat and avoid.

Are there health benefits to apple cider vinegar? WebMD explains the health benefits, uses, and risks of including apple cider vinegar in your diet.

Constantly craving food? An underlying health issue could be to blame.

Could a daily cup of tea get you closer to your weight-loss goals? Learn which types of tea might help you shed pounds.

The two-day-a-week diet: How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and boost your health.

Could the military diet really work for you? Learn the facts about the diet.

Learn about drinking hydrogen peroxide, how safe it is, and possible side effects.

Puffy face? Swollen ankles? Here are the most common causes of water retention and what you can do about it.

The Nutrition Facts food label comes in handy when you are eating to help manage conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Find out what the numbers mean.

Can't get enough hummus? This tasty dip has a lot going for it, in terms of nutrition as well as taste. Find out how easy it is to make your own with a simple hummus recipe.

Drinking enough water can help you manage your weight. Get more H2O with these simple tips.

Learn how adding peppers to your diet can boost your health and the truth about whether they affect weight loss..

When you’re trying to lose weight, sleep may be the last thing on your mind. But it has a powerful effect on your metabolism and overall efforts.

WebMD discusses pros and cons of following the Nutritarian diet plan by Joel Fuhrman, MD.

Is The Engine 2 Diet right for you? Learn what you can expect from this "plant-strong" diet by former firefighter Rip Esselstyn.

Thinking about trying The Omni Diet by Tana Amen? WebMD reviews its pros and cons.

“Wheat Belly” is a best-selling diet book, but is it the right diet for you? Learn what you can eat and what you can expect from this plan.

The Fast Diet lets you eat as you like 5 days a week, and then you fast for the other 2 days. Does it work? And is it safe?

If you find yourself eating out often, the Fast Food Diet may work for you. WebMD reviews the pros and cons of this diet.

The Fat Smash Diet has four phases of learning to eat better. WebMD reviews the pros and cons of this diet.

Can limiting the flavors on your plate help you lose weight - and stay healthy? WebMD reviews the pros and cons of the Flavor Point Diet.

Find out what nutrients are in chili peppers and learn how they can help with everything from heart disease to the common cold.

This review discusses pros and cons of Mark Bittman's heavily vegan VB6 Diet.

Does the Cinch Diet work? This diet plan review discusses pros and cons.

FullBars: Do they work for weight loss? WebMD reviews the Full Diet plan, including how it works, what you can eat, and whether it’s healthy.

What can you eat on the Shangri-La Diet? Learn that and more in this review.

The Park Avenue Diet claims that losing weight is just part of being healthy; beauty is another part. Learn whether this diet works in this diet review.

The Gene Smart Diet claims that your genes can work with you to help you lose weight. Find out more about this diet.

The Instinct Diet claims it teaches you how and what to eat to change your cravings. In this review, find out more.

“What Color Is Your Diet” claims adding brightly colored fruits and veggies to your diet will help you lose weight. Get the facts in this review.

WebMD looks at the pros and cons of The New Beverly Hills Diet.

This review examines Dr. Phil's "Ultimate Weight Solution," which emphasizes emotions and thought patterns as much as food groups.

Could the Sonoma Diet be right for you? Read more to find out.

Will eating less meat help you lose weight? Find out in this Flexitarian Diet review.

This review discusses the effectiveness of Dr. Kushner's Personality Type Diet and explains what to expect.