Health & Diet News & Features

It was my birthday week, but I still made progress in my journey to becoming a healthier me.

A special calorie-burning type of body fat appears to help protect against an array of chronic ailments, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study suggests.

My family has a history of heart disease and diabetes. So, it’s important for me to stay committed to my health goals.

For the fourth consecutive year, the popular Mediterranean diet ranks first in the overall category and also scored well in many other categories. It's followed by the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the flexitarian diet (mostly plant-based), which tied for second place overall.

Since the pandemic, I’ve been out of control -- I need a reboot. I want to start eating healthier and feeling better about myself.

Publication of the guidelines is mandated by the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990. The guidelines are used to develop, put in place, and evaluate federal food, nutrition, and health policies, as well as to help people eat a healthy diet.

More than 92,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meals have been recalled because they may contain pieces of plastic, Nestle Prepared Foods says.

Overweight women who eat a Mediterranean-like diet may reduce their odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%, compared with women who don't, a new study suggests.

If there was an Oscar for "most unhealthy food in a leading role," many of America's most popular movies would be serious contenders.

Vegans face a 43% higher risk for bone fractures than meat eaters, a large British study warns. The researchers also identified a notably higher risk for hip fractures among those who eat fish but no meat (pescatarians), and among vegetarians who swear off both meat and fish, but do consume dairy and/or eggs.

If you're overweight, eating most of your calories early in the day won't boost the benefit of a healthy diet, new research suggests.

Preliminary research shows that eating chili pepper may reduce your risk of death from heart disease, cancer and other causes, building on past studies that have found chili pepper to have health benefits.

People who drank diet sodas were just as likely to develop cardiovascular disease than people who regularly downed sugary drinks.

Can the foods you eat rev up your body’s metabolism and get more calorie burn from exercise? Salmon, fruit, oatmeal, and even coffee and dark chocolate are all possible metabolism boosters. Find out why when you eat really matters if you want to get more burn for your buck.

Which foods help you build strong, supple muscles as you work out? Proteins like beef contain essential amino acids your muscles need to repair and grow, but you can get protein from milk, eggs, soy, and quinoa too. Find out why your muscles also need carbs and heart-healthy fats as you fuel your workouts.

Some black licorice contains glycyrrhizin, which is the sweetener derived from licorice root. It can create imbalances in electrolytes and low potassium levels, according to the FDA.

Diets focused on healthier plant-based foods were associated with normal blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar.

The data, from before the beginning of the pandemic, shows that after a period of improvement, U.S. kids are eating as much fast food as they were in the early 2000s.

Folks who want to eat healthy by choosing whole grain foods aren't helped by product labels that can confuse and mislead consumers, a new study shows.

The news is good for coffee lovers: Caffeinated coffee does not appear to raise any disease risks, and is instead linked to lower odds of various diseases

Every 3% of a person's daily energy intake coming from plant protein instead of animal protein reduced a person's risk of premature death by 10%, the results showed.

In addition to promoting weight loss, so-called intermittent fasting may deliver a host of other surprising health benefits, from improved heart and brain health, to a lower risk of diabetes, and even a longer life, recent research shows.

Calorie labeling requirements for menus in U.S. restaurant chains could save tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in health care and other costs, a new study claims.

The now-trendy keto diet is said to turn fat into fuel. But a new, small study says it may also change the vast array of microbes residing in your gut (the microbiome).

Should you take supplements? Can they do you more harm than good? Learn if you need them and how to pick the right ones for you.