We all know there are strong associations between weight loss and improvements in diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, but new research is investigating a link between weight loss and breast cancer. Studies have shown a link between overweight/obesity and increased risk of mortality from breast cancer but new research is looking at if weight loss after diagnosis can help improve outcomes and lower risk of recurrence. The Breast Cancer Weight Loss study, led by a phys

The Food and Drug Administration recently released a plan for revamping the nutrition facts label found on all packaged food. Anyone who has made some attempt at weight loss or healthier eating has probably at least glanced at this chart, though what you do with the information may vary. Some people may only read it for sodium content, others may just glance at the calories, and a few may read through the whole label and just be left confused. Regardless of your past relation