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Diet & Nutrition
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Vegan Reese's Cups Are Coming Soon
By DEE-ANN DURBIN/AP
A Sugar Replacement May Be Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes. Don't Throw Out Your Stash Yet
By Haley Weiss
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By Haley Weiss
Timing Doesn't Matter For Weight Loss: Study
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Is There Really No Safe Amount of Drinking?
New Canadian guidance says there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption. Here's what the latest science says on drinking and health.
By Jamie Ducharme
January 19, 2023
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Bad for You
Recent research finds that highly processed food may pose health risks.
By Tara Law
January 9, 2023
Dark Chocolate and Heavy Metals: What to Know
"There are measurable amounts [of heavy metals] in pretty much all foods."
By Tara Law
December 22, 2022
5 Myths About Thanksgiving Food—Debunked
Does turkey really make you tired? Is light meat much healthier than dark?
By Angela Haupt
November 21, 2022
Drinking Black Tea May Lower Mortality Risk
The risk was lowest among those drinking two or more cups of tea per day
By Tara Law
August 29, 2022
Cutting Back on Meat? What to Know About the Reducetarian Movement
There's a curious logic to environmentalism. We praise, in most cases, those who make incremental lifestyle adjustments to support environmental causes: turning off the lights before leaving your home or driving an electric vehicle is...
By Sheon Han
June 30, 2022
How Changing Your Diet Could Have a Major Impact on Managing Lupus Symptoms
What you eat and drink may affect your symptoms
By Elizabeth Millard
June 29, 2022
The Truth About Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes
Most fad diets don’t live up to the hype, let alone serious scientific scrutiny. But intermittent fasting seems to be an exception. These plans involve going without caloric foods or drinks for an extended period...
By Markham Heid
June 16, 2022
Formula Makers Undermine Breastfeeding on Social Media: WHO
New WHO report analyzes four million social media posts about infant feeding
By Corinne Gretler / Bloomberg
April 28, 2022
What the Science Says About the Health Benefits of Vitamins and Supplements
Vitamins and nutrition supplements are increasingly popular, but scant evidence supports their use for most people
By Sandeep Ravindran
April 28, 2022
WH Proposes Rollbacks to School Lunch Programs
The proposed rules would allowing more flexibilities in the amount of fruits and vegetables served
By Jasmine Aguilera
January 18, 2020
Food Addictions Are Real Addictions—And More and More People Are Getting Hooked
Nobody has to score Hershey’s kisses on the street. Nobody has to smuggle Pringles across the country hidden in the wheel well of a car. And if you’re paying $100 for a gram of Coke,...
By Jeffrey Kluger
November 6, 2019
Cutting Down on Sugary Beverages? Here's What to Drink Instead, According to a New Study
Doing so could slash your type 2 diabetes risk
By Jamie Ducharme
October 3, 2019
Should You Stop Eating Red Meat? A New Paper Has a Controversial Answer
The debate continues
By Jamie Ducharme
September 30, 2019
Is Wine Really Healthier Than Beer?
Beginning in the 1980s, researchers noticed that the French—despite typically eating a diet with lots of foods containing saturated fat and cholesterol—had lower than expected rates of heart disease and early death. Some called this...
By Markham Heid
September 27, 2019
Vegetarians, Vegans Have Higher Stroke Risk: Study
Vegetarians and vegans are likely to be concerned by the results of a new study with a surprising finding: those following meat-free diets, which are typically associated with better cardiovascular health, may actually have a...
By Jamie Ducharme
September 5, 2019
Teen Boy's Poor Diet Led to Blindness: Study
It also calls attention to a rare type of eating disorder
By Jamie Ducharme
September 3, 2019
Your Apple Has 100 Million Microorganisms Living On It. Should You Care?
A new study documents the invisible universe of microbes that inhabit a single apple — both inside and out
By Alice Park
July 29, 2019
More U.S. Teenagers Are Trying to Lose Weight Than in Years Past. That May Be Reason for Concern
According to one expert
By Jamie Ducharme
July 17, 2019
Cutting Calories May Improve Your Health Even If You're Not Trying to Lose Weight
According to a new study
By Jamie Ducharme
July 12, 2019
A Study on Twins Offers Proof That We All Need Personalized Diets
Here's what to eat in the meantime
By Jamie Ducharme
June 10, 2019
These Dietary Supplements Were Linked to Serious Health Problems in Young People
They caused nearly 1,000 issues
By Jamie Ducharme
June 6, 2019
No, You Probably Shouldn't Drink 25 Cups of Coffee a Day
Here's what an expert says
By Jamie Ducharme
June 4, 2019
Is Our Obsession With Health Data Making Us Crazy?
There may be such a thing as too much data
By Jamie Ducharme
May 30, 2019
Are Veggie Chips or Straws Healthier Than Potato Chips?
If you’re trying to sneak more vegetables into your—or your kid’s—diet, swapping regular potato chips for veggie chips or sticks may seem like a healthy substitution. But nutrition experts say some of these ostensibly good-for-you...
By Markham Heid
May 21, 2019
Here's What Eating Processed Foods for Two Weeks Does to Your Body
They cause you to eat faster
By Mandy Oaklander
May 16, 2019
Are Onions and Garlic Healthy? Here's What Experts Say
They don't just add flavor
By Jamie Ducharme
May 15, 2019
CVS Will Only Sell Supplements That Have Been Third-Party Tested for Safety
But it still can't promise they're effective
By Jamie Ducharme
May 15, 2019
What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of a Bad Aftertaste?
Try chewing some mint.
By Jamie Ducharme
May 9, 2019
Is Seaweed Healthy? Here's What Experts Say
Certain types may be contaminated
By Jamie Ducharme
April 30, 2019
Why Meal Kits Aren't as Bad for the Environment as You Think
They may be more sustainable than a grocery run
By Jamie Ducharme
April 22, 2019
Is Ghee Healthy? Here's What the Science Says
The fat may be worth adding to your diet
By Markham Heid
April 22, 2019
Why Spicy Food Makes Your Nose Run—and Why It's Great for You
Capsaicin has an unusual effect on pain.
By Markham Heid
April 17, 2019
Is Honey Healthy? Here's What Experts Say
It's good for a cough—but there's more to the story.
By Cassie Shortsleeve
April 16, 2019
Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer? Here's What the Science Says
Some of the research is encouraging, but not conclusive.
By Markham Heid
April 11, 2019
Vitamins and Supplements Can't Replace a Balanced Diet, Study Says
They may not do much for your health
By Jamie Ducharme
April 8, 2019
Poor Diets Are Linked to 20% of All Deaths Worldwide, Study Says. But These Foods Could Help
"Diet is an equal-opportunity killer"
By Jamie Ducharme
April 3, 2019
You Asked: Should I Try ‘Mindful Eating?’
The case for focusing on your food is growing stronger
By Markham Heid
March 20, 2019
Kale Is One of the Most Contaminated Vegetables You Can Buy. Here's Why
It ranks third on the 'Dirty Dozen' list
By Alice Park
March 20, 2019
Eggs May Be Bad for the Heart, a New Study Says—But There's More to the Story
Is the cholesterol in eggs dangerous?
By Jamie Ducharme
March 15, 2019
Do Gummy Vitamins Work? Here's What Experts Say
They’re not the same as traditional supplements
By Markham Heid
March 13, 2019
Here’s What Expiration Dates Really Mean
You can keep more food than you think
By Jamie Ducharme
February 26, 2019
Why Food Could Be the Best Medicine of All
Doctors are embracing creative ways to use food to improve health and prevent disease.
By Alice Park
February 22, 2019
Can Eating Dessert Be Good for Your Diet?
Here's how to have your cake and eat it, too.
By Jamie Ducharme
February 22, 2019
Are Raisins Healthy? Here's What Experts Say
Raisins are minimally processed, but they're also high in sugar.
By Cassie Shortsleeve
February 20, 2019
Is Kombucha Healthy? Here’s What Experts Say
The fizzy fermented tea has probiotics
By Beth Krietsch
February 11, 2019
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