Nutrition

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.

What should you eat first on your plate? New study reveals the answer

The real trick may not lie in what's on your plate, but in the order you reach for each bite.

How eating dark chocolate every day may affect your heart, blood pressure and brain

A daily square after dinner feels like a guilty pleasure, but the research behind that small habit tells a more interesting story.

How eating oats every day could quietly lower your LDL cholesterol

A small daily amount of one everyday grain carries a rare regulator's stamp of approval, and newer trials keep backing it up.

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.

What should you eat first on your plate? New study reveals the answer

The real trick may not lie in what's on your plate, but in the order you reach for each bite.

How eating dark chocolate every day may affect your heart, blood pressure and brain

A daily square after dinner feels like a guilty pleasure, but the research behind that small habit tells a more interesting story.

Less stress in the family may reduce childhood obesity

A new study suggests that parents’ stress levels may influence children’s weight.

This is how your body reacts to drinking orange juice daily

For many people, orange juice is a regular part of the morning routine.However, even though the juice contains several important nutrients, it can also...

Study of 400,000 people highlights uncertain effects of omega-3 supplements

Omega-3 capsules are among the most popular dietary supplements, but new research suggests that the effects may vary from person to person.

New study: Children’s diet may affect their behavior

Many children today eat more ultra-processed food than in the past. Researchers have examined what this development could mean for children’s well-being.

Kombucha may not boost gut health as much as many believe

Kombucha has become a popular health drink, but experts believe the benefits for the stomach are not as certain as many people think.

New study links GLP-1 medication and these eight healthy habits to better heart health

A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology suggests that people with type 2 diabetes may reduce the risk of serious heart...