Nutrition

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...

Eating more fruits and veggies benefit people with chronic kidney disease

A new study has found that a plant-based diet can improve the health of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The research, led by...

Seed oils: Are they really bad for you?

Seed oils have become a hot topic lately, with some people claiming they are harmful to your health. But experts from Northeastern University say that...

Vitamin B12 may help lower chronic inflammation, study finds

A new study has revealed a strong link between low levels of vitamin B12 and chronic inflammation — a condition tied to serious health...

Why your medical condition might be named after a food?

From watermelon stomach to chocolate cysts, you might wonder why doctors decided to name some ailments after foods—after all, it's enough to put you...

Egg prices soar as outdated supply chains crack under pressure

There may be no kitchen table issue in America more critical than the price of food. So when the price of eggs rose over 40%...