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.

Eating marzipan over the holidays? Here’s what it does to your body

Marzipan is a popular sweet treat, particularly during festive periods. But how does it actually affect the body?

Do you eat cheese? It may protect against dementia, a new study shows

A Japanese study has found that cheese consumption may influence the risk of developing dementia. However, the relationship is complex and far from clear-cut.

Why multivitamin use could matter for blood pressure in older adults

A daily multivitamin may not change blood pressure for everyone, but new research suggests it could quietly matter for some older adults over time.

Study shows multivitamins support blood pressure only in specific groups

As hypertension rates continue to rise among older adults, new findings offer a more nuanced perspective on whether daily multivitamins affect blood pressure.

New research links plant-based diet to stronger heart health

New research points to significant health benefits associated with diet.

How daily banana intake influences blood pressure, according to new research

A daily banana can support healthier blood pressure, but experts say its real benefits depend on how it fits into your overall potassium balance.