A low-calorie diet (LCD) is a tried-and-true approach to weight management for people who are overweight or have obesity, but it's important not to take it to extremes. An LCD involves eating 1,200 to ...

I used to think 1200 calories sounded totally doable. I mean, how hard could it be? Turns out, I had no idea what I was signing up for. Given that the average woman requires approximately 2,100 ...

Patients with obesity who adopt a low-calorie diet need to know the risks that come with it, particularly the chances for anxiety and symptoms of depression. A recent study looks at low-calorie diets ...

Following a low-calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, finds research published in the open access journal, BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Men and those who are ...

The CICO diet is a simple concept of "calories in, calories out." The idea has been around for ages. But its nickname, CICO, is new. It's an easy way to lose weight in the short term. “It’s simple ...