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- Slide show: 10 great health foods April 6, 2013 - Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
- Brominated vegetable oil: Why is BVO in my drink? April 5, 2013 - Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is banned from use in food in Europe, so why is it still being used in soft drinks sold in the U.S.?
- Money talks when it comes to weight loss April 4, 2013 - Would a financial incentive influence you to choose healthier foods and smaller portions, pass on dessert, and exercise more?
- Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection? March 30, 2013 - Some research suggests that vitamin D may reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis.
- Canola oil: Does it contain toxins? March 27, 2013 - Health concerns regarding canola oil that are being circulated on the Internet are unfounded.
- Calories reconsidered: Old assumptions questioned March 27, 2013 - Is the formula used for predicting weight loss flawed? What about how calorie counts are calculated? What do these questions mean if you want to lose weight?
- Does diet have a role in rheumatoid arthritis? March 16, 2013 - A healthy eating plan may help ease inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
- When the heat is on, which oil should you use? March 13, 2013 - Olive, canola or grapeseed? Which cooking oil should you use for sauteing and frying?


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