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Overweight children face widespread stigma Overweight children are stigmatized by their peers as early as age 3.			Is brown or white sugar healthier? THE CLAIM: Brown sugar is healthier than white sugar.

Papaya turning her yellow My girlfriend eats papaya almost every day and I notice her skin has become yellow.			Fat people outlive thin people after heart attacks Studies which show that obese people have a better chance of survival stump doctors.

Selenium supplements linked to diabetes People who take selenium supplements in the hope of preventing diabetes may actually worsen their odds.			Poor nutrition hurts teen lungs US study finds they are more prone to underperforming lungs, asthma.

Calcium, vitamin D may lower diabetes risk Studies found people with the highest intakes of vitamin D and calcium had an 18 percent lower risk of diabetes.				Juicy Benefits Mangosteen juice is enjoying 'phenomenal' sales as the latest health fad takes off.

Dairy lovers show lower metabolic syndrome risk Men who regularly consume milk, cheese and yogurt may be less likely to develop a cluster of risk factors for diabetes and heart disease.			11 U.S. food and drink companies to limit advertising to children Move is to curb growing child obesity through responsible marketing.

Low cholesterol diet improves blood flow in fetus Consuming a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet during pregnancy seems to have a beneficial effect on blood flow in the fetus.			The battle raging in your gut As functional foods go, that is, foods which claim to be good for you and not just nutritious, probiotics are generating a lot of buzz.

From vegetarian to vegan You've already made the switch to a vegetarian diet, but now you're thinking about saying goodbye to dairy products too.			Diet sodas linked with health risks Adults who drink one or more sodas a day have 50% higher risk of metabolic syndrome.

The lowdown on probiotics Probiotics are cultures of beneficial bacteria that are normally present in a healthy digestive tract.			Some polyunsaturated fats may protect the colon The healthy fatty acid found in foods such as fish and nuts -- may reduce a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer.

	Diabetes may not be for life Former diabetics follow a low 'glycemic load' diet.

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