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
New research identifies genome areas linked to dietary patterns and our taste for things such as tea, tobacco and grapes
A dispute centers on whether burning more calories through exercise makes you burn less afterward
Vegetarian and especially vegan diets can promote better health, help mitigate climate change and reduce inhumane factory farming
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
Here’s why your body sheds fat and muscle when you diet
A leading medical society says that the commonly used body mass index falls short, and it is time for alternative measures
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
For healthy adults who want strong bones, a commonly recommended vitamin doesn’t seem to help, but other things really do
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...
In an August 2022 study, participants who consumed sugar substitutes showed an altered microbiome and spikes in blood glucose
For decades, assumptions about weight have clouded our view of health
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