Diet

Intermittent fasting has gained a following, in part because of tantalizing hints that it can boost cognition, fend off cancer and even slow aging

Several medications now calm painful inflammation in the intestines. Diets free of ultraprocessed foods also help

Whole grains and fruits are in, and added sugar is out. That’s going to change what’s on a lot of cereal boxes and other things

Infants who experienced rationing had a meaningfully lower risk of diabetes and hypertension decades later

Opt for lighter, cheaper wine to dodge headaches this holiday season

A new study suggests certain lipids, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which are commonly found in seed oils used to make ultraprocessed junk food, may promote inflammation that can lead to colon cancer tumors

Food anxiety can peak during the holidays. Here’s how to manage it and enjoy yourself

A new study suggests a commonly used sugar substitute could increase the risk of blood clots, raising concerns for heart complications

Understanding genetics, immunology and the microbiomes of people with inflammatory bowel disease could aid in finding the right treatments for the condition

A new generation of coffee concoctions on social media is putting the spotlight back on the drink’s possible weight-loss effects

From lifesaving cancer treatments and frog “spas” to a view of the cosmos from your own backyard, science can keep you going through the long, hot days of summer

Nutrition influencers claim we should eat meat-heavy diets like our ancestors did. But our ancestors didn’t actually eat that way