Nutrition

Why you get food poisoning – and how to prevent it

In many cases, stomach cramps or nausea after eating have a more specific, and often preventable, cause.

Certain foods can intensify side effects from Ozempic and Wegovy

As more patients turn to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, doctors say that understanding how certain foods may make side effects noticeably worse is important.

Birth control pills may affect mental health more than previously recognised

New research reveals that hormonal birth control may affect mental wellbeing differently depending on a woman’s genetic makeup.

Diet shift helped one woman cut her cholesterol by 15 percent

A Reddit user saw a noticeable improvement in her cholesterol after shifting most of her meals toward specific foods.

Researchers explore why some bodies react differently to soybean oil

New findings suggest that soybean oil could help explain why some gain weight while others don't.

Why you get food poisoning – and how to prevent it

In many cases, stomach cramps or nausea after eating have a more specific, and often preventable, cause.

Certain foods can intensify side effects from Ozempic and Wegovy

As more patients turn to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, doctors say that understanding how certain foods may make side effects noticeably worse is important.

Birth control pills may affect mental health more than previously recognised

New research reveals that hormonal birth control may affect mental wellbeing differently depending on a woman’s genetic makeup.

Diet shift helped one woman cut her cholesterol by 15 percent

A Reddit user saw a noticeable improvement in her cholesterol after shifting most of her meals toward specific foods.

New study: Plant-based diet is most effective for weight loss

A clinical trial suggests that cutting out animal products plays a key role in weight changes among adults with overweight.

New study: Fasting can reduce your muscle mass

A month-long trial from Singapore suggests that fasting every other day can produce quick drops in weight and body fat, but may also erode muscle mass.

Scientists explain how much water a healthy body can process safely

Viral TikTok videos warn that drinking “too much” water can be dangerous. Danish researchers say the fear is misplaced for most healthy people.

She drank olive oil for two weeks – here’s what happened

A viral wellness trend claims that a morning dose of olive oil can steady digestion, brighten skin and cut cravings.

Researchers explain why older adults need more protein

As people age, protein becomes harder for the body to absorb. This is how you get enough.

How to activate your body’s own GLP-1 and lose weight

Everyday food choices may influence some of the same hormonal pathways targeted by modern weight-loss drugs.