Soy Is Still a Puzzle A recent study of women in a cancer risk assessment program highlights the confusion people still have about soy foods. Are you one of those women?

Measuring Body Fat: Pros and Cons Since the health risks of being overweight are mostly related to excess fat, many people think they should check how much body fat they have. Technology to estimate body fat levels has now become readily available.

The Growing Evidence for Green Tea Do you wonder if drinking green tea is really worthwhile sincethe FDA refused to allow a health claim for green tea on labels this summer?

Insulin Resistance and Breast Cancer Risk The significance of the hormone estrogen, as well as testosterone, insulin, insulin-like growth factors and fat cell cytokines, for cancer risk is becoming clearer.

Are You Supersizing Yourself with Fast Food? The odds that frequently eating fast food meals can "supersize" you are real. But to prevent unwanted and unhealthy weight gain, is it enough to change your choice of food, drink, or portion sizes at fast food restaurants?

How Much Do We Know About Antioxidants? It's common knowledge that antioxidants protect us from dangerous substances called free radicals that can create damage leading to many chronic diseases. The various kinds of antioxidants are now believed to work in different parts of the body.

Is a Little Excess Weight a Problem? Part of the uncertainty about the effects of moderate overweight revolves around the level of a person's fitness compared to their fatness. Some researchers suggest that physically fit people in this category have less health risks than inactive people.

Children and Milk Some people seem to interpret the results of a new study incorrectly by suggesting that milk drinking drives the problem of overweight among American children. A closer look at the results affirms a weight-control message long-given to adults.

How Much Vitamin E Is Enough? Scientists still are unsure how much daily vitamin E is best. The committee that created the latest federal government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans says that many adults and children in the U.S. may not consume optimum amounts of vitamin E.

Choosing Among the Many Oils Many different cooking and salad oils are available today. Fortunately, there are a number of healthful options, so you should pick one or several of these based on how you intend to use it and your particular health concerns.

What's in that Weight Loss Supplement? Americans spend billions of dollars each year on weight loss supplements. Although we wouldn't buy a car or a dinner without knowing some details, many who purchase these supplements have no idea what is in them, or what independent reports say about their safety and effectiveness.

Many Factors Affect High Blood Pressure If you think controlling blood pressure means only taking pills and cutting sodium intake, you see just a small piece of the problem.

The Risks of Weight-Control Surgery Since almost two-thirds of our population is now overweight or obese, thoughts about surgical procedures to reduce weight frequently cross people's minds.

Do You Have a Taste for Healthy Food? People may inherit a sense of taste that affects their desire to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits. By being aware of your preferences, you can find ways to increase the number of these foods you have each day until you meet health recommendations.