Nutrition

7 everyday foods that may help your body maintain healthy testosterone

Three ordinary nutrients do most of the hormonal work for men, and your grocery cart almost certainly carries them.

A once-weekly menopause patch just got a lot cheaper to access

The weekly patch tackles two of menopause's toughest problems at once, and the long-standing price gap may finally start to close for millions of women.

How eating sweet potatoes every day may affect your gut, eyes and blood sugar

The familiar orange root does more than fill a holiday plate, and three of its effects turn up in very different parts of the body.

Heavy ultra-processed eaters had 40% higher odds of brain damage they can’t feel yet

Everyone in the study felt fine, but the brain scans picked up something that had been building quietly for years.

Daily vitamin C cut deaths nearly in half in a randomized blood cancer trial

Researchers tested a cheap, everyday vitamin in people with a quiet blood disorder, and the survival numbers caught them off guard.

7 everyday foods that may help your body maintain healthy testosterone

Three ordinary nutrients do most of the hormonal work for men, and your grocery cart almost certainly carries them.

A once-weekly menopause patch just got a lot cheaper to access

The weekly patch tackles two of menopause's toughest problems at once, and the long-standing price gap may finally start to close for millions of women.

How eating sweet potatoes every day may affect your gut, eyes and blood sugar

The familiar orange root does more than fill a holiday plate, and three of its effects turn up in very different parts of the body.

Heavy ultra-processed eaters had 40% higher odds of brain damage they can’t feel yet

Everyone in the study felt fine, but the brain scans picked up something that had been building quietly for years.

Cheap snack played a key role in Adam’s 100-pound weight loss

Adam lost more than 100 pounds after replacing junk food with a simple, low-cost snack that helped him stay full and stick to his weight-loss goals.

Can a hard avocado be softened in 10 minutes? Here’s the answer

A hard avocado can be frustrating when you need to use it right away.Several tricks claim to speed up the ripening process, but a...

Trying to lose weight? Your calorie deficit could be too large

Many people experience constant hunger when trying to lose weight. Experts point to simple changes that can make a calorie deficit easier to maintain.

How cabbage can affect your body if you eat it regularly

Cabbage is low in calories but packed with nutrients that support several important functions in the body. From vitamins and minerals to fiber and...

Study questions whether protein powder works after 65

A new study suggests protein powder alone may not help adults over 65 build more muscle.

Do You Really Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day? Here Is What the Evidence Says

The 8x8 rule is one of the most repeated health tips in America, but no scientific study has ever backed it.