Topic: Dieting

Pitting the Fad Diets Against Each Other

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We took a look at some of the media's recent dietary darlings (aimed at both women and men) to see how they compare to the current gluten-free blitz. 

By Rebecca Greenfield

Feb 8, 2012

Today in Research

Mars's Ocean; Cake's OK for Breakfast

Discovered: Mars's ocean, it's OK to eat cake for breakfast, giving the middle finger is harder than it looks.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 4, 2011

Living by the Government's Book Doesn't Make Dieting Any Easier

A writer was healthier, but unhappier, trying to stick to the rules

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 3, 2011

Science: Dieting Is Self-Cannibalism

Depriving yourself of food does weird things to your body

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By Alex Eichler

Apr 11, 2011

How Women's Magazines (Very Briefly) Make Women Feel Better About Their Bodies Before Hurting Their Self-Esteem

A new study on an old topic

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