The story of a man who ended up needing a liver transplant after taking green tea capsules has brought the topic of dietary supplements back into the news. What are some of the dangers of supplements and what are the health benefits? When Jim McCants started taking green tea pills he had hoped he was… Read More »
The hCG diet combines the use of hormone supplements and calorie restriction to promote weight loss. However, there is no scientific evidence to suggest the diet is safe or works in the way that supporters claim it does. Furthermore, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advise that people avoid using hCG supplements for… Read More »
There are a number of queries in the minds of many people about those being too thin. There are numerous available topics on reducing weight. But being skinny is equally a health hazard as being obese and people suffering from underweight hardly get any fix for this. Ignoring this not-so-common case is not cool. So,… Read More »
Lots of people have nice cushy jobs where they work in an office and get to sit at a computer all day. Much better than digging ditches or cutting timber, right? In some ways, yes, but a lot of research points to our sedentary work habits increasing our chances for a number of diseases and… Read More »