Imagine a world where you could eat all the sugary and fatty foods you want without gaining weight or harming your health.

“There’s a biological process ongoing that really explains why people are struggling so much with obesity,” the leader of a new study says.

In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound, if not revolutionary, change in how health care providers – and the public – view weight loss.

Scientists are asking tough questions about the health effects of ultra-processed diets. The answers are complicated—and surprising.

For over 40 years now, the U.S. government has published dietary guidelines to help Americans eat right and stay healthy. Since then, rates of obesity and diabetes have skyrocketed. So at least on tho

Dr. Tim Spector joins the Next Big Idea podcast to discuss diet and nutrition, and his new book, Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well.

Finding a diet that’s sustainable may take a few attempts, so just keep trying and don’t think of it as failure, experts say.

Gaining back pounds as soon as a diet is over is all too common for people attempting to lose weight (often characterized as a failure of the individual,

You may have heard about the longevity diet, and its promise of an extended life span – but what exactly is it and is it any different to other diets promoting good health? The longevity diet is

Breakthrough shot has potential to cut diabetes risk by 50% and “fight obesity as a disease” for the first time, according to a new study.

Is saturated fat bad for you? Here’s what the latest studies say about this controversial nutrient

The way many Americans eat is fueling chronic disease. Here are seven big ideas from the White House's upcoming nutrition conference for how to improve Americans' diets.

Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how sugar, carbohydrates, saturated fat and lack of exercise contribute to obesity. And tens of millions of Americans are still overweig

The study also found that people with low BMI eat less and "run hotter." The majority of obesity research to date has concentrated on examining people with high body mass indexes (BMI), but a Chinese research team is using a different strategy. In a study that was published in the journal Cell Meta

Certain drinks are hailed for their health benefits, with coffee being no exception. The hot beverage not only perks you up in the morning, but could be the key to a longer and healthier life

A new study has revealed surprising insights into how the super-lean stay trim. Here, we hear their secrets and day-to-day routines

We eat junk food because it's cheap. Food experts agree on this and three other truths people refuse to believe.

New research has highlighted the role that excess weight plays in increasing our risk – here’s what you can do to reduce it

Vitamins and nutrition supplements are increasingly popular, but scant evidence supports their use for most people

Grapefruits are one of those fruits that people either love or hate! But if they are to your taste, you could be giving your body a real boost by eating them regularly. All citrus fruits are good for you, but grapefruits are at the top of the pile regarding health benefits. Unfortunately, not everyb

The idea that we should eat three meals a day is surprisingly modern. How many meals a day is best for our health?

Certain foods, including specific vegetables, beans, oily fish, and whole grains, can actually extend your lifespan. Discover more science-backed foods that promote longevity here.

Forget New Year's resolutions; want to start a habit that sticks? Make it easy and reward yourself.

A healthy diet often gets defined as one that’s low in fat and high in fiber and whole grains, with plenty of fruits and vegetables. That’s the conventional wisdom we hear from medical experts, government officials, health professionals, non-profit organizations, the media, and even our friends and family members. A healthy diet means eating less sugar and more healthy whole grains—and anything else that’s low in fat, cholesterol, salt, and calories as well as high in essential vitamins and minerals, right? Well…not so fast. The Hidden Danger of Sugar – The Surprising Connection to Carbs – by Maxwell L. Alexander, […]

Water vs. seltzer? Can food affect the brain? We’ve rounded up useful research on diet and nutrition to stay healthy in the new year.