Limiting intake seems to have small but significant effect on body weight, study says WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) — Cutting back on sugar intake can help adults lose weight and should be part of the strategy to fight the global obesity epidemic, a new study suggests. Although sugar intake is just one of the...

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Avoid calorie-laden ingredients (HealthDay News) — Salad may sound like a healthy choice, but depending on what you include, it can add up to thousands of calories and much more than the recommended daily amount of salt. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions to keep your salad healthy: Avoid ingredients such as...

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Finding may be associated with a brain boost from vitamin D — or strong educational systems TUESDAY, Jan. 15 (HealthDay News) — Nations whose people consume the most milk and dairy products have a lot of Nobel Prize winners, research shows. For the study, investigators analyzed 2007 data on milk consumption in 22 countries and...

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Enjoy food, but don’t overdo it (HealthDay News) — It’s easy to derail your diet plan while you’re on vacation. But experts say you can enjoy the local fare without packing on the extra pounds. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice: If the local foods are rich in fat and calories, eat...

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Try to exercise anyway (HealthDay News) — If you’re plagued with chronic fatigue syndrome, it may seem natural to want to avoid exercise. But physical activity is a great treatment, experts say. The American Council on Exercise offers this advice about exercising despite chronic fatigue: Talk to your doctor before you start exercising. Start gradually,...

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Adding ‘tweets’ to a weight-loss program encouraged success among participants, study finds MONDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDay News) — Using Twitter may help people lose weight by providing them with social support, researchers report. A six-month study of 96 overweight and obese people found that their use of Twitter — a popular online social networking service...

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Balance of good/bad microbes may determine which infants have common condition, study suggests By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDay News) — Colic is a common problem for babies, and new research may finally provide clues to its cause: A small study found that infants with colic seemed to develop certain intestinal bacteria later...

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Take it slow (HealthDay News) — Many women are eager to slim down after baby arrives, but it takes time for your body to recover. The American Council on Exercise offers these suggestions for new moms: Talk to your doctor about when it is safe to resume exercise. Gradually ease back into exercise, building up...

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