Scientists in the UK claim they have developed a 3D scanner that can accurately determine if a person is truly obese.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of Ribena, has been fined $217,500 after admitting it mislead customers about the vitamin C content of the blackcurrant drink. It admitted that its cartoned Ready To Drink Ribena, which it claimed had 7mg of Vitamin C per 100ml, in fact had no detectable Vitamin C content.

Eating an apple a day could do more than just keep the doctor away, it could help you fight your cravings for all things sweet. Dr Lynn Anderson holds a Ph.D. in Natural Health, and suggests her Apple Diet could help those with weight problems. Here are the latest comments from her blog:

Consider yourself a pretty happy, go-lucky kinda guy or gal? Or more of a pessimist who lets your negative emotions get the best of you? Expert research has shown that your aptitude for happiness is largely determined by your genes. But some psychologists believe happiness can be pursued by thwarting negative emotions and fostering positive emotions. These 7 Happiness Strategies will help you pave the road to contentment.

Forget diet pills and appetite suppressants! Scientists at The Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN) in the Netherlands are developing a new generation of food ingredients that can help prevent obesity by making people eat less, and possibly stop an obese person from developing diabetes.

Sick of counting calories? Don’t obsess over every little thing you put in your mouth. Counting calories is definitely a good way to watch your daily intake but it’s not the only way. Try these alternatives:

Now that the new season of the hit show Dancing with the Stars is under way, you’re waltzing around the living room and practicing the tango during the commercial break. But why not take up some serious samba-ing for your health? Experts say ballroom dancing could help the mind and body.

Adults aren’t the only ones who have to keep track of liquid calories, children do too, especially if they are prone to weight problems. Parents should be monitoring (as best they can) the amount of pop and sugary drinks kids intake each day, and that includes fruit juice as well. An Australian study puts the spotlight on this issue.

Ever tried on a size 8 in one store and felt pretty good that you were able to squeeze into it, only to go to another store to find out you can only fit into a size 12!? Sizes varying between stores can really throw you off, but Spain is working to change this and more.

This St Patrick’s Day, instead of downing drinks at the local tavern, proudly wearing your 4-leaf clover, and singing Irish anthems all night, celebrate the day by eating green fruits and vegetables. (Yes, you heard correctly.)

Chapped lips? Try not to keep licking them and stay away from lip balms which, in some cases, only promote long-term dryness.

Overexposure to wind, sun, cold and dryness are the main culprits in causing chapped lips, writes Lynda Schrager in the Albany (N.Y.) Times Union. As we age, she adds, it is harder for skin to retain moisture. "Avoid lip-smacking or licking your lips. When you do, you provide a drop of moisture that evaporates quickly, leaving the lips drier than before. Saliva contains digestive enzymes that can break down the protective barrier on the lips."

Twice a year we have to switch our clocks, but do our internal clocks adjust to the change? Even though it’s just an hour difference, many times we can quickly feel our mood enhance with the more daylight we get, or feel the blues when the days seem darker and shorter. But what causes this swing in mood and who does depression affect when it comes to this seasonal time change?

Gone are the days where all families eat at the dinner table, children grow up cooking alongside their parents and one generation shares family recipes with the next. Life seems to be more hectic than ever and kids don’t often get the chance to develop good cooking habits, which affects their health in the long run. And for some, bad eating results in obesity and other poor health conditions. 

Okay so you’re counting calories and trying hard to stick to the average daily intake, but are you including all those liquid calories? Many people forget that each time they gulp down a root beer or a coca-cola they’re adding a heap of extra calories. Those added calories may be what’s keeping you from losing those few extra pounds.

Walking…one of the easiest and cheapest forms of exercise.  No gym membership required! It’s low impact and just about anyone can do it.  And if you get outside for a quick jaunt often enough, you are sure to see certain health benefits.

That’s what Kathleen McGowan claims in Psychology Today. "An anthropological analysis found that more than a third of us reject slippery food like oysters and okra. Twenty per cent of us don't like our foods to touch on the plate. The next time you wander a grocery-store aisle packed with jars of pickled jalapenos and boxes of instant scalloped potatoes, consider this: One-fifth of us eat from a palate of 10 or fewer foods."

Nearly 70% of American women report sleep problems at least some nights, according to a new poll commissioned by the National Sleep Foundation. Overall, 29% of the women surveyed say they use some type of sleeping aid at least a few nights a week.

So you think you’ve just purchased the healthiest cracker in the world? Take a look closer - you may have been fooled by the manufacturer.

Look no further than the Beer Drinker’s Diet, the sports enthusiasts’ diet dream come true! For those watching their weight, beer is usually a no-no as it’s loaded with calories, but Bradley Cailor, the books author, claims he lost pounds drinking the frothy beverage.

"It's a mental thing, guys. Knowing that you're allowed to have fun makes it work for you,” said Cailor.

He goes on to say it’s not so much what you eat, as how you eat. The diet focuses on portion size and eating high calorie foods and beverages in moderation. This way participants in the diet keep from feeling deprived and can better stick to a healthy diet.

To have fun, Cailor leaves his beer drinking to the weekend and follows a healthy lifestyle during the week days that also includes working out regularly.