Q: For six months I've been stuck in an eating pattern that has helped me pile on 40 pounds: I'm never hungry during the day, but at night I'm ravenous. Sometimes I even wake up and find myself in the kitchen, noshing away! What's going on?

Type the word “diet” into Google, and 281 million results pop up. At least, that’s what the number was when I sat down to write this article. It’s probably more than that already.

There’s an entire industry built around weight loss. We’re bombarded with hundreds of diet books every year, each one promising an end to your weight woes.

Please, save your money.

Breast cancer patients in the U.S. have a five-year survival rate of 90 percent.

That’s great news that should give hope to thousands of women who are diagnosed every year. But those women need to be aware that they can significantly improve their chances of survival with some key health choices.

Cancer. The thought of fighting for your life is enough to keep you up at night. Especially if it runs in your family. But you’re not helpless; you can take action.

Studies show certain nutrients help prevent cancer. I’ve put together some of the top cancer blockers...

The multi-billion dollar phenomenon of energy drinks has the attention of scientists everywhere. One of the main reasons is taurine, a big player in the caffeine and sugar-laden concoctions.

Adding an onion to your sandwich might not earn you any points with your spouse, but it may help protect you against colon cancer. In fact, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, increased intake of quercetin (a nutrient found in onions) may slash your risk of developing colon cancer.

The popularity of agave syrup, also called agave nectar, is on a meteoric rise -- thanks in large part to clever marketing which positions the product as a healthy alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners.

If time travel ever becomes a reality, and if you ever find yourself back in the 1950s, you’ve got to try the tomatoes. And while you’re at it, try the strawberries, peaches, broccoli, and onions too. They’ll be so delicious that you might not want to return to the 21st Century.

There’s a general view that overweight and obesity are the result of eating too much and/or not exercising enough. Essentially, the idea here is that obesity is the result of greed and/or laziness. I am sure these this may be true for some people. I am also sure that this thinking is over-simplistic and does not adequately explain why some people are over-fat.

In my last post I talked about my ten favorite healthy foods and received lots of positive feedback.  The truth is there are many healthy foods to eat.  So, I decided to discuss another ten foods to include in your healthy diet.  Again, they are in no special order.  They are all healthy foods that I recommend you eat on a regular basis, unless you are allergic.