Diet

Most Americans already consume too much added sugar—to the tune of about 17 teaspoons per day—which is linked to higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and poor sleep. Read More.

Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight. Read More.

Many multivitamins promise to cover at least 100% of your daily needs for over 20 different nutrients. However, it's usually best to prioritize food sources for your nutritional needs. Read More.

Spinach and pomegranates are top picks for reducing inflammation, thanks to their rich nutrients and antioxidants. Read More.

When it comes to describing what an antioxidant is, it’s all in the name: Antioxidants counter oxidants. And that’s a good thing. Oxidants can damage the structure and function of the chemicals in your body critical to life – like the proteins and lipids within your cells, and your DNA, which stores genetic information. Read More.

Discover how Japan’s ancient washoku dietary tradition may hold modern answers to living longer, eating cleaner, and protecting the planet, all supported by science. Read More.

A sweeping new study uncovers a surprising lifestyle link in younger women that researchers say may help explain a worrying rise in early precancerous findings Read More.

A striking new analysis challenges assumptions about a rising health trend—and hints at an everyday habit that may play a far bigger role than expected. Read More.

A surprising turn in nutrition history reveals how one overlooked detail reshaped our understanding of fat—and why it still matters today. Read More.

A surprising look inside America’s grocery habits reveals a hidden pattern you’ll want to see before your next trip down the aisle. Read More.

A young woman’s return to campus reveals a shocking discovery that uncovers a far bigger problem quietly unfolding across the country. Read More.

Discover a surprising twist about a nutrient you thought you understood—and why your usual go-to food might not be the real star after all. Read More.

A surprising biological shortcut has researchers rethinking how the body’s internal furnace can be switched on. Read More.

A simple shift in perspective is transforming how people approach a long-standing everyday struggle—and the results are catching experts’ attention. Read More.

What if the key to slowing life’s wear and tear is something you already eat every day—but probably don’t realize how much of it you’re really getting? Read More.