Nutrition

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.

Berries, poultry and 2.5 extra years: What the MIND diet may do to your brain

The eating plan is a hybrid of two famous diets, and two of its foods did most of the work in a long new follow-up.

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.

Creatine may affect more than muscles, research suggests

Creatine is usually associated with muscles and strength training. However, research suggests that the substance may also play a role in the brain.

Your mouth and gut may determine how severe your peanut allergy becomes, new research shows

Some people react severely to peanuts, while others can tolerate small amounts. New research suggests that the explanation may lie in bacteria within the body.

Is cheese bad for your blood pressure? Here’s what research shows

New dietary guidelines published by the USDA maintain the recommendation of three daily servings of dairy products, which can include cheese.But how does cheese...

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

Almonds are a popular snack that is easy to take on the go and packed with nutrients.According to nutrition experts, a daily handful of...

Experts concerned: 220 million children could be overweight by 2040

A new international report points to a trend that is worrying health experts. The development could have consequences for children’s health for many years to come.

These foods can ease your reflux symptoms

Acid reflux and GERD occur when stomach acid moves up into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn.Diet and lifestyle can influence how often...