Diet
What Are Ultraprocessed Foods, and Are They Bad for You?
More than half of our diet consists of foods that have been industrially processed in some way, and they may be harmful to our health
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Period Food Cravings Are Real. A New Brain Finding Could Explain Why They Happen
A new study suggests that changes in the brain's sensitivity to insulin during phases of the menstrual cycle may be linked to appetite
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How to Figure Out if Moderate Drinking Is Too Risky for You
New research shows any alcohol can harm your body, but the increased risk may not be huge
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‘Budget Ozempic’ Weight-Loss Trend Raises Safety Concerns
The new social media trend “budget Ozempic” promotes laxatives and stool softeners for weight loss, but these drugs are dangerous if misused
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Your Genes May Influence What You Like to Eat
New research identifies genome areas linked to dietary patterns and our taste for things such as tea, tobacco and grapes
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Does Exercise Help You Lose Weight? Here’s the Latest in that Debate
A dispute centers on whether burning more calories through exercise makes you burn less afterward
Diet
A Meatless Diet Is Better for You—And the Planet
Vegetarian and especially vegan diets can promote better health, help mitigate climate change and reduce inhumane factory farming
Cancer
Aspartame Declared ‘Possible’ Carcinogen. Here’s What That Really Means
United Nations groups say the artificial sweetener poses a possible risk of liver cancer—but there’s no evidence for harm under the current daily limit
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Why You Don’t Just Lose Fat When You’re on a Diet
Here’s why your body sheds fat and muscle when you diet
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Better Ways Than BMI to Measure Obesity
A leading medical society says that the commonly used body mass index falls short, and it is time for alternative measures
Fitness
Can You Change Your Metabolism?
Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing
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How Diet Builds Better Bones: Surprising Findings on Vitamin D, Coffee, and More
For healthy adults who want strong bones, a commonly recommended vitamin doesn’t seem to help, but other things really do
Nutrition
New System Ranks Evidence for Health Risks of Eating Red Meat, Smoking, and More—But Critics Say It’s Overly Simplistic
Researchers developed a five-star rating system for the risks of smoking, eating unprocessed red meat and other factors. Some scientists say the findings aren’t surprising—and could be used to cast doubt on decades of health advice...
Diet
Some Sugar Substitutes Affect Blood Glucose and Gut Bacteria
In an August 2022 study, participants who consumed sugar substitutes showed an altered microbiome and spikes in blood glucose
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The Weight Game: How Body-Size Bias Can Hold Back Health Science
For decades, assumptions about weight have clouded our view of health
