Grilling Causes Inflammation
Regularly eating grilled, broiled, or roasted meat, chicken, or fish may increase the risk for high blood pressure, a new study shows. Harvard researchers came... continue reading
Freezing the ‘Hunger Nerve’
Diets often fail as long-term solutions for many people trying to lose weight. But new research suggests that freezing the so-called hunger nerve could... continue reading
Brain-Boosting Beets
Beets may have a protective effect on the brain that could help ward off Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of South... continue reading
Obesity Hard to Overcome
On the popular reality TV series The Biggest Loser, obese people quickly shed 100 or more pounds through grueling workouts and drastic diets. New research... continue reading
The Benefits of Calorie Cutting
Even if you’re not seriously overweight, there’s a lot to be gained by cutting back on calories, including sounder sleep, a better sex life, and more... continue reading
Processed Foods and Cancer
Eating “ultra-processed” foods—including packaged breads, snacks, baked goods, instant soups, chicken nuggets, and frozen meatballs—could increase your... continue reading
Chemicals undo weight loss
A class of widely used chemicals lurking in nonstick pans, pizza boxes, food wrappers, and other consumer products are accumulating in people’s bodies... continue reading
The Power of Pomegranates
Pomegranates have been hailed as a “super food” that could help protect against inflammation and cancer. New research shows this Middle Eastern fruit... continue reading
More Fat, Fewer Carbs
One of the largest studies into how diet affects health and mortality has found that eating high quantities of carbohydrates increases risk of premature death... continue reading
Drink Coffee, Live Longer
People who rely on a cup of joe to wake up or power through the day could be adding years to their lives. Two sweeping new studies reveal that a coffee habit... continue reading