Nutrition

How eating black beans every day may affect your heart and cholesterol

A new 12-week trial served adults the same bowl every day and watched what quietly happened in their blood.

How coffee affects your heart and blood pressure if you drink it every day

The American Heart Association has a new number for daily cups, with one twist about blood pressure most people have not heard.

7 foods research links to better lung function and lower disease risk

The pattern turns up across large nutrition reviews, and it looks nothing like a cleanse or a special supplement.

After decades of research, this is what creatine actually does to your body

Some claims about it hold up across hundreds of studies, but three widely repeated ones do not survive a closer look.

Girls who took this supplement for a year built measurably more bone than those who didn’t

The powder is cheap, mixes into a drink and feeds the gut bacteria, but it may do something else that matters for life.

How eating black beans every day may affect your heart and cholesterol

A new 12-week trial served adults the same bowl every day and watched what quietly happened in their blood.

How coffee affects your heart and blood pressure if you drink it every day

The American Heart Association has a new number for daily cups, with one twist about blood pressure most people have not heard.

7 foods research links to better lung function and lower disease risk

The pattern turns up across large nutrition reviews, and it looks nothing like a cleanse or a special supplement.

After decades of research, this is what creatine actually does to your body

Some claims about it hold up across hundreds of studies, but three widely repeated ones do not survive a closer look.

How hazelnuts can affect your body if you eat them regularly

Hazelnuts are a nutrient-dense food that provides healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants. When eaten regularly, they can influence several important processes in the body....

A daily vitamin may be slowing aging— here’s what scientists found

A common daily habit is being linked to slower aging—but scientists say the reality is more nuanced.

How yogurt can affect your body if you eat them every day

Yogurt is a popular food that contains several important nutrients such as protein, calcium, and probiotics. Research suggests that eating it regularly may affect...

Study of 164,000 people finds link between ultra-processed foods and bone health

Ultra-processed foods make up a large part of many people’s diets. New research suggests that this type of food may also be linked to weaker bones.

How bananas can affect your body if you eat them every day

A dietitian decided to eat one banana every day for a week to see whether it would make a difference. Bananas are easy to...

How to make your smoothie better for stable blood sugar

Smoothies are often seen as a healthy everyday choice, but some ingredients can affect the body more than many people realize.