Dieting

Yo-Yo Effect Dieting

Why is it so easy to regain weight after losing it? New research sheds light on the 'yo-yo effect'

Many Americans' health can benefit from behavior changes, but making them is not easy

Behavior Change Health

For many men, the holidays are time for overindulgence, but they also can be a launch pad to a healthy lifestyle

Holidays Healthy Living

N.J. Sen. Troy Singleton's goal – to get in shape before turning 50 – serves as inspiration for other men

How safe is aspartame? The WHO and FDA take different stances on the sweetener's cancer risk

Intermittent fasting can be as effective for weight loss as counting calories, study finds

Intermittent Fasting Study

Dietary fads run rampant on social media; here's how to know whether the advice is legitimate

Children's Health

Weight loss surgery for kids and teens with obesity is becoming more common, study finds

TikTok's 'almond mom' trend calls attention to the dangers of diet culture

Almond Mom TikTok

Weight loss gadgets provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won't be easy

Health monitoring tech

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

Weight scale

You don't gain as much weight during the holidays as you might think

Holiday eating guide

A psychologist's guide to holiday eating

Is organic food really more healthy? It's difficult to tell

Is organic food healthier?

Intuitive eating: a 'diet' that actually makes sense

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Getting skinny by eating fat: taking measure of the keto diet

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The OMAD diet is the new eye-roll-inducing diet you should know about

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The 'sun cycle diet' is the fasting-style diet to have on your radar right now

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‘Time-restricted’ eating could lead to weight loss, controlled appetite

Study: Diet not helping to lose weight? Try a day (or several) off

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Mindful Mondays

Food swaps you can make today for your health and weight

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Mindful Mondays

Week 2: Two-week emergency diet & health plan concludes – and continues

Mindful Mondays

Week 1: ‘My two-week emergency diet & health plan'

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Is Soylent for people or cyborgs?

The 10,000 Calorie Challenge: Is competitive eating’s spectacle becoming mainstream?

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Children's Health

Study: Body image issues begin as early as age 8

Child Body Image

Disposable Vapes Metals

Disposable vapes may have higher toxic metal levels than other cigarette products

Break Up Rejection

Your brain learns from rejection − here's how it becomes your compass for connection

Nightmares Premature Death

Nightmares are more than just scary — they may increase the risk of early death

Prior Authorization insurance

Health insurers commit to making prior authorizations easier and less common

Virtual Dog Therapy

Dogs are great for therapy — even when sessions are held virtually

Masculinity viewpoints

New views on masculinity could propel men to better health — but some insist on clinging to its...

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