Health & Diet News

Looking for a fun holiday treat for your science-minded friends or family? Anatomically accurate cookie cutters might bring out the smiles.

Researchers 'gained numerous insights' when comparing some of the most popular anti-aging diets to classic caloric restriction.

The effects of climate change on coffee plants could affect the drink's taste and smell, according to a review of dozens of studies.

New research disputes the previous school of thought that a little alcohol is good for your health.

A new study suggests fast food often has plastic-softening chemicals that could potentially lead to hormone disruption, infertility and learning disabilities.

Drinking more than three cups of caffeinated coffee a day is associated with fewer liver problems, according to a new study.

A new study finds the two world leaders have the highest salt levels in processed meat and fish products among five countries reviewed.

Butterball, under the brand names Farm to Family and Kroger, has recalled around 14,000 pounds of ground turkey that could contain small pieces of hard blue plastic.

New targets for industry seek to decrease average sodium intake from approximately 3,400 mg/day to 3,000 mg/day, about a 12% reduction, over the next 2.5 years, the FDA said.

Evidence from those who died in the Vesuvius eruption suggests gendered diets and far more fish intake for those living the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams put his type 2 diabetes into remission with a plant-based diet. As New York City’s likely next mayor, he aims to move residents in a “plant-forward” direction.

A new study suggests enzymes from bacteria in saliva may be the reason why certain vegetables are turnoffs for both children and their parents.

The explosion in the plant-based food market has many advocates hoping the plethora of new products will be part of a food revolution that aims to improve our health and save our planet.

Plant -based eating is becoming more and more popular, with major companies debuting new plant-based lines.

New research looks at how many calories people burn across their lifetime, with some surprising results.

A new study has found that two-thirds of the calories consumed by U.S. children and teens come from ultraprocessed foods, an eating pattern that could be driving children toward obesity.

Younger adults and postmenopausal women who ate more nutrient-rich "healthy" plant-based foods, and avoided unhealthy foods, had a lower risk of later heart disease, research shows.

If your family seems to be going through favorite products faster than usual, it doesn’t necessarily mean someone’s enjoying secret snacks. It could be “shrinkflation” at work.

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.