The way we think about weight has changed substantially over the last 20 years. Instead of focusing on just one thing (appearance), fitness professionals today focus on whats underneath the surface, things like cholesterol and body mass index (BMI).

Obesity, undernutrition and climate change are the biggest threats to the world population, linked by profit motives and policy inertia, a top commission said on Sunday, calling for a binding plan and trillions of dollars to thwart the dangers.

Demand from Asia’s growing legions of chocoholics has outpaced the ability of local farmers to supply cocoa beans, prompting a surge of shipments into the region from Africa and South America.

There is a growing trend when it comes to fasting and detoxing. The ancient practice of fasting has been found to have an array of health benefits, including supporting the detoxification process.

Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS) can wreak havoc on brain function.

Researchers from the University of the Basque Country in Spain have been the first to discover the presence of certain aldehydes in food, which are believed to be related to some neurodegenerative diseases and some types of cancer.