Health & Diet News

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.

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

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.

A new survey sheds light on how much veggies and fruits U.S. adults say they eat each day.

New research reinforces advice to include more whole grains in your diet.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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