New & Now: May 13, 2011

Source: Web exclusive: May 2011

Welcome to New & Now online, your source for the latest findings, innovative products and emerging trends in health, nutrition, beauty and wellness.

Now you can get all the hottest health and healthy-living news from around the web all in one convenient location each and every week. Check back every Friday to find out what we’ve been buzzing about here at Best Health.

Weirdest diet surgery ever

Where else but L.A. would doctors come up with this surgical procedure that makes it painful to eat? | Good

But does it taste good?

In Italy, a what’s-old-is-new cow’s milk alternative for kids with dairy allergies. | BBC News

Diet plans, ranked

Consumer Reports takes a look at which diet plans are best’but which one came out on top? | Boston.com

New tip to cut calories

Researchers find this simple trick causes people to consume less, even while distracted. | Chicago Tribune

Help for the doctor shortage

In Ontario, a record number of doctors were licensed in 2010’41% of them from outside Canada. | Toronto Star

Another case for breastfeeding

According to new research, a higher percentage of formula-fed babies show behavioural problems by age five. | The Guardian

Stock up on fans

A new study claims that hot flashes last an average of 10 years, more than the five previously thought. | Mail Online