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Consuming more whole grains may protect against heart disease, a new study suggests.

A large study shows that eating a diet high in fat, fried foods, processed meats, and sugary drinks is linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, a common cause of death in the U.S.

Nearly half of doctors consider themselves overweight. Does having excess pounds help or hurt their efforts to help patients trim down? Two doctors share their experiences.

A comprehensive review of research on eating habits and heart disease consistently shows eating less salt and animal proteins and more plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.

Meal and snack patterns may increase or lower your risk for developing heart disease and dying from it, according to a new study.

Researchers report that coffee of all kinds may reduce your risk for chronic liver disease.

Researchers found imitation meats like the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat can be higher in salt, but they're still healthier for you than real meats.

New clinical trial results show trendy intermittent fasting diets don't work any better than simple calorie cutting.

A new study finds people with diets low in saturated fat have better LDL levels, but that did not translate into a lower risk of heart disease or stroke.

The portion of food that you put on your plate and how fast you eat it could lead to overeating.

Vegetarians also showed better levels of other health markers than meat eaters, but the difference wasn't universal.

A new study finds Neanderthals and ancient humans ate starchy foods as far back as 100,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.

A new study suggests a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil and fish may protect the brain from plaque buildup and shrinkage.

A new study looks at how combinations of foods affect long-term health outcomes.

People who eat plenty of vegetables, fish and fiber may have more inflammation-fighting bacteria in their guts.

A new dietary analysis finds that no matter where people get their food, bad nutrition rules the day, with one key exception: schools.

New research found an association between eating even small amounts of processed meats, 150 grams (a little over 5 ounces) per week, and a higher risk of major heart disease and death.

Each regular, daily serving of ultraprocessed food was linked with significant increases in rates of "hard" heart disease events and death

All three items were in the same positions last year, but the 2021 version also adds collard and mustard greens along with kale in the No. 3 spot. Nearly 70% of the non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. has residues of potentially harmful pesticides, the latest report found.

Believing is the key to unlocking doors. For me, it’s knowing that I can continue this wellness journey by making the best choices for me.

Five servings. That is all the fruits and vegetables you need to eat every day to live longer, new research suggests.

My white blood cell count is unusually low. And since white blood cells help the body fight off infections, I'm doing what I can to ramp up my immunity.

This week I scheduled an hour-long appointment at a stretch studio a few minutes from my place, and it was just the recharge I needed.

Perhaps, the researchers say, it would be a good idea to introduce these parasites back into humans in a therapeutic way to slow aging and offer protection against heart disease and other ailments.

Lifting weights at the gym was intimidating, but my health coach helped me set some goals and get motivated.