Healthy Eating

Baby Food Metals

Baby foods still have concerning levels of lead, arsenic and other heavy metals, study finds

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

Intermittent Fasting Study

Can we train our taste buds for health? A neuroscientist explains how genes and diet shape taste

Taste Buds Health Foods

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

Sea moss is being touted as a superfood, but its benefits aren't well-studied

A healthy lifestyle isn't an endpoint – it's a launch pad to opportunities

Healthy Living Relationships

Artificial sweeteners shouldn't be used for weight loss, WHO says

8 healthy reasons why watermelon should be on your summer (and year-round) menu

watermelon superfood qualities

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

Almond Mom TikTok

Is brown rice really healthier than white rice? Here's what nutrition experts say

White vs. brown rice

To boost men's health, American sports teams should look to European soccer clubs

Fans in Training

How to fill your kids' Easter baskets with healthier treats this year

Easter eggs

Hershey's plant-based Reese's Peanut Butter Cups lack milk – but that doesn't make them healthy

Plant-based Reese's

Low-calorie sweetener tied to higher risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Erythritol Heart Attack

The food you eat impacts the health of your eyes

Eye Health and Diet

Starbucks' new olive oil-infused coffee may carry health benefits

Starbucks olive oil coffee

Plant-based milk alternatives may soon carry labels that better detail their nutritional value

Is chocolate good for your heart? It depends, the FDA says

Chocolate Health Benefits

Eating ultra-processed foods like hot dogs and soda may increase risk of cancer, research shows

Ultra-processed foods cancer

Can't stop eating junk food? The brain can be trained to prefer healthier options

Healthy Meal Vegan

Plant-based meats often lack essential nutrients, and can be high in sugar, study finds

Plant Based Meats

Want to live longer? Eating a plant-heavy diet is a proven method

Healthy Eating Life Expectancy

Intermittent fasting is popular, but eating a few small meals may be a more effective weight loss plan

Intermittent Fasting AHA study

Limiting fast food intake can reduce the risk of liver damage

Fast food Liver Disease

Looking to lose weight but don't want to feel hungry? Try the volumetrics diet

Volumetrics diet

The MIND diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and memory loss

MIND diet

The Paleo diet may help people lose weight, but its long-term effects are unclear

Paleo diet

Transitioning to a vegan diet can seem daunting; here's how to begin

Vegan diet

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Headache Causes

Why do people get headaches?

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Suicide prevention: No more stigma

Light Lamp SAD

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

Tanning Bed

Tanning beds can cause DNA damage and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times

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