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.

Can dietary supplements affect the skin? Research provides answers

New research brings together existing knowledge on dietary supplements and skin health.

Cardiologists point to nuts as a heart-healthy protein choice

Nuts stand out as one of the most heart-friendly protein sources, according to cardiologists who stress that protein quality matters more than sheer quantity.

Alcohol consumption continues to decline across age groups

Drinking is no longer the default for millions of people, and the shift has been building quietly for years.

Swedish poisoning case sparks debate about the effects of caffeine

Most people do not think of caffeine as a health threat. But a case from Sweden has put the spotlight on the substance’s effects.

Experts point to salt as an overlooked cause of high blood pressure

Even when people with high blood pressure follow their doctor’s advice, salt is often overlooked, and their blood pressure remains elevated.

Are raw or cooked oats the healthiest? Experts explain the difference

Should oats be eaten raw or cooked to get the most out of their health benefits? Experts provide the answer.