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It's beginning to look like anything can help you lose weight.

There's a new study that says those who eat chocolate the most weigh less than those who avoid the sweet treat. But, as usual, there are a few qualifiers on the results.

Have you heard of "skinny fat"? It's a real medical condition, and it can put those with the body type at risk for diabetes and hypertension - diseases usually associated with those who are moderately to severely overweight.

An upcoming study reportedly notes that the perfect movie for a cold Winter's night is a chick flick.

Most of us know to avoid excess salt in our diets . But a new study from the federal Centers For Disease Control and Prevention says many foods have high levels of salt we're not even aware of!

Do you spend hours searching online dating sites for a potential date or mate? A new study says you might as well try your luck at a bar.

As if people struggling with their weight don't have enough to overcome, new research says being too nice may hurt your ability to eat sensibly in social settings!

Here's another reason to stay home from work when you have a cold: new research says driving with cold symptoms is just as dangerous as driving drunk!

(And no, we're not talking about specific people, TV programs, or situations. Or The Situation, for that matter) I'd always heard that we yawn to get more oxygen into our bodies quickly. But, like so many things I thought were scientifically true, this is just plain wrong.

The surprising answer, according to a new study, is yes

When it comes to gift-giving, we all know that "it's the thought that counts". But, if you have decided that someone on your shopping list deserves that expensive item this year, don't spend extra money on an additional "small" gift. A new study says it brings down the value of your larger gift.

As little as two servings a day of sugary drinks - sugar-sweetened soft drinks, sweetened mineral water, and "regular" nonalcoholic beer are some examples - leads to increased risk of heart disease and diabetes in women, according to a new study.