Can reducing caloric intake actually shrink the size of your stomach? The New York Times cuts through the research. Full Story

In the Dec. 9 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers evaluate the relationship between soy food intake after breast cancer diagnosis and total mortality and cancer recurrence. Full Story

This year, researchers took on leafy greens, hamburgers, and probiotics – making some eye-opening health news stories that flew under the radar in 2009, according to the December/January issue of More. Full Story 

The new sugardrop tomato, produced by growers in Spain, tastes as sweet as a peach, Mail Online reports.  About the size of a cherry tomato, the sugardrop variety is also a good source of vitamin C and lycopene. Full Story

Movie theater popcorn hit the lab, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest reports two thumbs down. Full Story

Challenging your brain to perform new and varied activities — like puzzles, computer games, or even eating with your eyes closed – can contribute to your brain’s fitness, according to this Wall Street Journal article. Full Story

New research on the effects of low-carb and low-fat diets on mood states has been published in the latest issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Full Story

Do calorie posts in popular restaurants affect food-ordering behaviors?  This New York Times article reports on the latest independent research. Full Story

Practicing portion control, you can reap the health benefits of these six holiday meal favorites featured in Better Homes and Gardens. Full Story

In this Allure Magazine article, the connection between habits and the aging process is explored.  Full Story