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Fruit Juices Block Common Drugs Grapefruit, orange, and apple juices block common drugs for infections, allergy, transplant rejection, cancer, and high blood pressure. The Olympic Diet of Michael Phelps Questions and answers about the high-calorie diet that fuels the championship performance of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. Low Level of Vitamin D Ups Death Risk Very low levels of vitamin D are linked to increased risk of death, according to a new study. The Risks of Belly Fat Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer. The Belly Fat Burden: Reducing Your Waist Circumference When diet and exercise aren't helping you lose belly fat, medications and surgery may do the job. 8 Ways to Make Your Diet More Heart-Healthy Lifestyle changes can make a big difference for your heart. The Truth about 7 Common Food Additives Over the years, the safety of many food additives, from food dyes to trans fats, has come into question. To help you figure out what?s safe, WebMD took a look at the latest research on seven of the most controversial food additives. Indulging Your Sweet Tooth Whether you?re trying to lose weight or simply maintain a healthy eating plan, you needn?t give up sweet treats. Just watch how much you eat. Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Here's how can you adopt the healthy Mediterranean diet to your own lifestyle. Garlic: An Immunity-Boosting Superstar Used by cooks for centuries, garlic doesn't just kick up the flavor of most foods, it's also good for you. Find out more about its health benefits, and get recipes for garlic oil and roasted garlic. Healthy Cooking Tricks -- How Learning to Cook Can Help You Resolve Your Issues with Food Learning to feel more comfortable in the kitchen can help you feel closer to your food -- and closer to a healthy lifestyle. Keeping-It-Off Superfoods 9 foods that can help keep the extra weight away Exercise Holds Key to Keeping Weight Off A new study shows that obese and overweight women need to cut calories and exercise 275 minutes a week more than their baseline physical activity, or at least 55 minutes a day, five days a week to lose weight and keep it off. Supplements for Heart Health If you have high cholesterol, or if you're at high risk for heart disease and heart attack, some supplements can help lower your cholesterol. Easter Recipes Try these Easter recipes -- they have all the taste of the traditional versions, but with less fat and calories. Competitive Eating: How Safe Is It? As eating contests increase in popularity, some medical experts worry about the risks of competitive eating. A Heart-Healthy Diet: Wining and Dining the Heart A heart-healthy diet can include wine and chocolate, but don?t go overboard. Get Fit In Fall Fall into health with these great seasonal food and fitness ideas. Summer Diet Foods: Berries, Yogurt, Tomatoes, Mango It's natural to eat lighter during the summer, and you can do so without feeling deprived. Just try these luscious seasonal foods. Cooking With Your Children Why it's so important to spend time in the kitchen with your children -- and how you can get started 7 Slimming Tips from the Skinniest State Why does Colorado have the lowest adult obesity rate in the U.S.? Obesity expert James Hill, PhD, weighs in. Fat, Lean States: Which is Yours? At least a quarter of U.S. adults are obese, and adult obesity is most common in Mississippi and rarest in Colorado, the CDC reports. Your Genes May Have a Sweet Tooth Genes may explain why some people have a stronger sweet tooth than other people, British and European researchers report. Why Garlic Is Good for You Eating garlic may release compounds in the blood that relax blood vessels and increase blood flow to lower heart disease risk. Whole Grains Fight Belly Fat A diet rich in whole grains may help fight your belly bulge while lowering the risk of heart disease.

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