A recent study shows that a mother's nutritional choices in the time leading up to birth may determine the health of her child later in life. How healthy was your mom when you were in the womb?

 

Can tossing out the scale make you healthier? Is "embracing the fat" a positive solution to physical and mental health woes? This group thinks so.

Is it possible that a bit of vinegar can help the number on the scale go down? One study says it can, but, perhaps, just a dash of balsamic vinegar on your salad will do you just fine.

Can cutting back on food help you to live longer? A new study shows it worked for monkeys -- by slashing nearly a third of calories they were able to slow the natural death process. 

By Joelle Klein

More than 75 percent of Americans say they want to eat healthy, but when it comes to "health" food their taste buds disagree. Still, nutrition experts say eating well (and tasty) is possible -- even when dining out.

Dropping excess poundage doesn't take nearly as much cash as you might think. Instead, one doctor says a sincere will to lose the weight is all it takes for success.

Running, cycling, strength training -- no matter your exercise of choice, the right food and water can help to fuel your workout . . . or make it tougher. Here's an expert's advice on how to tailor your diet to suit your workout. 

Are new food films unnecessarily scary or a real truth Americans must soon face (like it or not)?

By Sara Ryba, R.D., C.D.N