People who have an alcoholic drink or two a day may have a lower risk of becoming obese than either teetotalers or heavy drinkers, a study published Monday suggests.

Researchers found that among more than 8,200 U.S. adults, those who said they enjoyed a drink every day were 54 percent less likely than non-drinkers to be obese. Similarly, those who drank a little more (two drinks per day) or a little less (a few drinks per week) had a lower risk of obesity than teetotalers did. (Reuters UK)

June 05, 2005

Dieters looking for another edge might want to consider exercising their sense of humor scientists have found that a good laugh is a calorie burner not to be ignored. (ABC News)

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May 11, 2005

According to a recent analysis of diets by Consumer Reports magazine, Weight Watchers, with its support group meetings, and Slim-Fast, whose shakes let you opt out of cooking, are the top diets. (AP Medical)

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September 13, 2004

"Scientific evidence is beginning to stack up in favor of long-held claims that grapefruit helps fight obesity, lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of certain kinds of cancer."

Diabetics who look to a low-carb diet for fast weight loss results could be doing more harm than good.

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