New research shows caffeine’s feel-good effects are strongest early in the day, no matter how much coffee you usually drink.
Supportive relationships, family routines and a sense of belonging can help protect young adults from unhealthy eating behaviors.
A UK survey finds most online takeaway customers prioritize flavor and cost over calorie counts, and few even notice menu labels.
A major new report urges mental health services to make diet, exercise, sleep and other lifestyle changes a core part of treatment, not an afterthought.
A Tufts study finds that while purchases from these stores are often less healthy, most households balance them with more nutritious foods from other sources.
Simply reshuffling the weekly menu led to big drops in carbon footprint and saturated fat, while keeping satisfaction high.
Children who consistently show kindness and cooperation may be more likely to eat fruits and vegetables as teenagers, according to long-term research.
A new study finds chemical signs of brain decline tied to lifestyle, years before memory issues begin.
A major advisory from the American Heart Association unpacks the risks of ultraprocessed food but also urges more nuance and better definitions.
A major new review shows that lifestyle changes may reduce endometrial cancer risk, but not for everyone and not in the same way.
New research finds that a natural compound from licorice root can slow spoilage and extend shelf life without synthetic preservatives.
A new study identifies spearmint-scented carvone as a promising way to improve the taste of diet foods and drinks
Cornell researchers have developed a more stable algae-based dye that could replace synthetic blue food colorings and do more than just add color.
A new Harvard study finds that French fries may raise type 2 diabetes risk, while other potatoes pose no problem.
New research shows how sweeteners like sucralose activate taste receptors, offering clues for designing better sugar substitutes.
New research in fruit flies suggests caffeine at night could mess with impulse control, especially in females.
New research highlights an overlooked group living with a little-known eating disorder and why it often goes undiagnosed.
A new trial suggests that choosing minimally processed foods over more processed options, even with similar calories and nutrients, can lead to more weight loss and better craving control.
A treatment that helps people respond differently to food cues outperformed standard therapy for binge eating in a new study of veterans.
A Duke University study reveals a newly identified system that allows gut microbes to signal the brain in real time, influencing appetite and possibly behavior.
A new University of Illinois and Purdue study reveals that consumers are more willing to try vegan eggs when they’re mixed into familiar dishes, not served on their own.
A study finds that even on an ultra-restricted “oatmeal diet,” gut bacteria reacted differently for each person, underscoring the need for personalized nutrition.
A global survey reveals that some people with eating disorders report these substances help with food-related symptoms, sparking interest in new nutrition-focused treatments.
Many people with IBS say gluten triggers their symptoms, but a rigorous new trial suggests belief may play a bigger role than the bread.
New research shows that sugar-sweetened drinks can alter gut bacteria behavior and immune signals, but cutting back may help reverse the effects.
