Nutrition

Let’s cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters

You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it,...

This vitamin deficiency may cause gut inflammation, study finds

Vitamin D is well-known for supporting strong bones and a healthy immune system, but new research suggests it could also play an important role...

Vitamin A overdose adds new risk during U.S. measles outbreak

As measles spreads quickly across the United States, a new and surprising problem is emerging: some children are getting sick not from the virus...

Eating plant-based diets in midlife linked to healthy aging, Harvard study finds

A new long-term study has found that people who eat diets rich in plant-based foods—and lower in ultra-processed foods—are more likely to age in...

How eating yogurt could help lower your risk of bowel cancer

New research suggests that eating yogurt regularly might help reduce the risk of certain types of bowel cancer, especially in younger adults. This follows earlier...

The buzz about caffeine: How much is too much?

Caffeine is everywhere—in coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and even chocolate. Many people rely on it for a quick energy boost. In small amounts, caffeine...

Is gluten really the problem? New study suggests something else might be going on

Many people today avoid gluten because they believe it causes problems like bloating, tiredness, or brain fog. While only about 1% of people have celiac...

How calorie-free sweetener might confuse the brain and increase hunger

A new study has found that sucralose, a common calorie-free sweetener, may affect the brain in unexpected ways—especially when it comes to hunger. Scientists at...

High-dose vitamin D may help slow early multiple sclerosis

A new study from researchers in France has found that taking high doses of vitamin D every two weeks may help reduce disease activity...

Scientists find a surprising link between obesity and food pleasure

We often think people gain weight because junk food tastes too good. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals a surprising...