Healthy Eating

Energy Drinks Dangers

Energy drinks put healthy, young people at heightened risk of cardiac arrest, heart attacks, research shows

Ultra-processed foods, in general, don't increase colorectal cancer risk — but certain types may, study finds

Ultra-processed food cancer

Those late-night snacks may be putting your liver health at risk

Late Night Snacking

Raw milk consumption has become more popular, but a prominent medical group wants sales to be banned

Raw Milk Dangers

Blinded by sugar

Added Sugar Addiction

Adopting healthy habits at 50 can lead to a longer, disease-free life. Here's a playbook to get started

Healthy Lifestyle Changes

Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health

Avacados Dietary Fiber

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is difficult. Recognizing that is the first step toward sticking with it

Workout Exercise Exhaustion

Tommy John's legacy is the surgery that bears his name. But his willingness to embrace change is a lesson for all

Tommy John Legacy

More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work

Protein Muscle Building

Gluten-free Goldfish Crackers are on the way as demand for gluten-free foods keeps growing

Goldfish Gluten Free

Protein-rich foods are trendy, but eating less protein may promote healthy aging

Eat less protein

How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in

coffee consumption 5 cups

Sugar substitutes are low in calories, but may disrupt your metabolism, study says

Artificial Sweeteners Health

Americans love hot dogs, but here's why it's best to consume them on occasion

hot dogs summer

Getting men to adopt healthier habits requires persistence, patience and public attention — but it can be done

Men Healthy Habits

No amount of alcohol is safe to drink, new study says — countering federal guidelines

Alcohol Dietary Guidelines

Americans want stricter regulations on ultra-processed food makers, poll shows

Ultra processed Foods

Picky eating starts in the womb – here's how to expand your child's palate

Picky Eating Children

The more foods a dinner spread includes, the more likely people are to overeat

Food Buffets Study

GLP-1 drugs are great weight-loss tools. But they work best with lifestyle changes, experts say

Weight Loss Drugs

Vast majority of baby food products are ultra-processed, study finds

Baby Food Additives

All foods can fit in a balanced diet – here's how flexibility can be healthier than dieting

All Foods Diet

These hearty, healthy soup recipes are great for the winter months

Soup Winter Recipes

Technology can be a great tool for boosting your health, but motivation is the foundation of sustained change

Exercise Smart Watch

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

New Dietary Guidelines

Ginger can add zing to your recipes and help boost your overall health

ginger health benefits

The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here's how to get back on track

Healthy Habits 2026

New dietary guidelines delayed again as RFK Jr. plans to reject expert panel's recommendations

dietary guidelines delays

Trying to slow the aging process? A little dark chocolate may help

Dark Chocolate Aging

For men looking to live healthier in 2026, the holidays can serve as a test run

Healthy Living Holidays

Energy drinks offer a jolt, but indulging in them can lead to adverse health effects

Red Bull Energy Drinks

Here's how to still eat healthy at the airport and on a plane

Healthy Eating Flying

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