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.

47-year-old man died after eating a burger

A rare allergy can trigger severe reactions several hours after a meal. A new study shows why this can have fatal consequences.

Diet rich in polyphenols linked to lower risk of heart diseases

New research suggests that common foods may play a role in heart health.

High-fat cheese and cream linked to lower risk of dementia

Many people have learned that full-fat dairy products should be limited, but new research suggests that the picture may be more nuanced when it comes to the risk of dementia.

Diets fail most people, says diabetes specialist – here’s what works

As the calendar turns, many once again consider shedding weight. Yet the annual rush toward strict diet plans rarely delivers what people hope for.

Everyday foods linked to unwanted body odour

What you eat each day can quietly influence your body odour, sometimes in ways you only notice when others are close by.

Cereal may not be as nutritious as it appears, studies find

Many count on cereal for a quick and healthy start to the day. But research suggests that what’s in the box may not match the healthy image on the front.