Human lab rat: It's a miracle this flattening gel sells (Orange County Register)

Cream that promises to slim your stomach is sticky and smells.

Feeding your kids: 7 mistakes to avoid (MSNBC)

Are you the parent of a fussy eater? Your encouraging tactics for healthy consumption could be backfiring. Nutritionist and TODAY contributor Joy Bauer offers solutions that will get your kids to learn to love eating well.

Scale back in 2009 (C-Health)

With Oprah recently admitting to having regained 40 pounds, we've seen that pricey personal trainers and celebrity chefs are no guarantee to winning the battle of the bulge.

Choose good food for the brain (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

NOURISHMENT equals growth. The quality and kind of food you eat directly affects your brain. That’s why there are “smarter” foods than others. If you nourish your brain, it will grow healthier and smarter.

Five healthy ways to eat away bad moods (The Tennessean)

Recession. Layoffs. The post-holiday blahs. It's enough to make Jack LaLanne reach for the bon bons. But when it comes to boosting mood, healthy — and more effective — choices can make a positive difference. And the best news? What goes into the body has as much constructive effect as what we keep out.