Nutrition

What pregnant women eat may affect their baby’s health, and one food stood out in a new study

A Harvard-led study involving more than 1,300 mothers has uncovered a surprising connection between pregnancy diets and two common conditions in babies. Researchers found that women who ate more seafood and followed a Mediterranean-style diet were less likely to have infants who developed both colic and eczema.

The CDC’s new fall vaccine rules: Who needs the stronger flu shot and when to go

The guidance for this season draws a clearer line on who gets the stronger flu shot at 65 and over, and who still needs a COVID dose.

Stanford scientists found what modern guts are missing, and linked it to chronic disease

The guts of two remote populations still carry hundreds of bacteria most of us appear to have lost somewhere along the way.

Normal ferritin levels by age and sex: what your blood test result means

The marker appears on routine blood panels, yet the number can tell two very different stories about your health.

7 everyday foods high in magnesium that may help your sleep and heart

The gap is real, the fix is on your plate, and the FDA has publicly backed one specific payoff.

What pregnant women eat may affect their baby’s health, and one food stood out in a new study

A Harvard-led study involving more than 1,300 mothers has uncovered a surprising connection between pregnancy diets and two common conditions in babies. Researchers found that women who ate more seafood and followed a Mediterranean-style diet were less likely to have infants who developed both colic and eczema.

The CDC’s new fall vaccine rules: Who needs the stronger flu shot and when to go

The guidance for this season draws a clearer line on who gets the stronger flu shot at 65 and over, and who still needs a COVID dose.

Stanford scientists found what modern guts are missing, and linked it to chronic disease

The guts of two remote populations still carry hundreds of bacteria most of us appear to have lost somewhere along the way.

Normal ferritin levels by age and sex: what your blood test result means

The marker appears on routine blood panels, yet the number can tell two very different stories about your health.

New study: Grapes may strengthen the skin’s defense against sun

A simple daily habit could be doing more for your skin than you realize.

How cranberries can affect your body if you eat them regularly

Cranberries are known for their tart flavor, but the berries are also packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.According to experts interviewed by EatingWell, regular...

New study explains why coffee tastes bitter despite its aroma

Coffee can smell mild and pleasant while still tasting bitter. Now, researchers have found a new explanation for why that happens.

Healthy and affordable: Why pearl barley deserves a place in your diet

A common low-cost supermarket product is being highlighted for its potential health benefits.

What happens to your body when you eat watermelon on a regular basis

Researchers say the popular summer fruit may support far more than hydration alone.

Several chocolate products removed from shelves over possible salmonella contamination

Several chocolate products are now being removed from stores following concerns about possible salmonella contamination.