
Does Intermittent Fasting Improve Health beyond Weight Loss?
Intermittent fasting has gained a following, in part because of tantalizing hints that it can boost cognition, fend off cancer and even slow aging
Does Intermittent Fasting Improve Health beyond Weight Loss?
Intermittent fasting has gained a following, in part because of tantalizing hints that it can boost cognition, fend off cancer and even slow aging
New Drugs, and Diets, Soothe Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Several medications now calm painful inflammation in the intestines. Diets free of ultraprocessed foods also help
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The FDA Is Changing What Foods Can Be Called ‘Healthy’
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
WWII Sugar Rationing Gave Kids a Lifelong Health Boost
Infants who experienced rationing had a meaningfully lower risk of diabetes and hypertension decades later
Untangling Why Red Wine Causes Headaches
Opt for lighter, cheaper wine to dodge headaches this holiday season
Ultraprocessed Foods High in Seed Oils Could Be Fueling Colon Cancer Risk
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
It’s Actually Healthier to Enjoy Holiday Foods without the Anxiety
Food anxiety can peak during the holidays. Here’s how to manage it and enjoy yourself
Artificial Sweetener Erythritol Linked to Blood Clots, Study Warns
A new study suggests a commonly used sugar substitute could increase the risk of blood clots, raising concerns for heart complications
Solving Inflammatory Bowel Disease’s Mysteries May Lead to New Therapies
Understanding genetics, immunology and the microbiomes of people with inflammatory bowel disease could aid in finding the right treatments for the condition
Can Coffee's Effects on Appetite and Digestion Cause Weight Loss?
A new generation of coffee concoctions on social media is putting the spotlight back on the drink’s possible weight-loss effects
19 Good News Science Stories to Savor This Summer
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
To Follow the Real Early Human Diet, Eat Everything
Nutrition influencers claim we should eat meat-heavy diets like our ancestors did. But our ancestors didn’t actually eat that way