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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,

One study found that high consumption of ultra-processed foods by men was associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

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

The Conversation returns with another awful story about the dangers of "ultra-processed" food. Here's a look at the science they ignored—again.

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.

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher depression, anxiety, and dementia risk.

The practice of briefly straying from one's diet to consume calorie-dense meals was most popular among males and connected with binge eating, compulsive exercise, and fasting behaviors. Over half of men, women, and transgender or gender non-conforming participants engaged in at least one "cheat m

A SLIMMING group claims that the secret to successful weight loss is social connections – and one consultant could not agree more.

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Ozempic demand is high after going viral on TikTok for weight loss, a use it is not FDA-approved for.

The pastry turns teenagers on to unhealthy eating.

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.

Two studies provide evidence of link between consumption of highly processed food and risk of serious disease

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

A recent study suggests that a pairing of amino acids, glycine and NAC, really might benefit the elderly. Really.

People need nourishing food that promotes health, not the opposite The two papers linked to this editorial report associations between poor health outcomes and ultra-processed food and drinks.12 Both papers use the Nova food classification, which divides all foods into four groups according to the extent and purpose of their processing.3 Ultra-processed foods (Nova group 4) are industrial formulations made by deconstructing whole foods into chemical constituents, altering them and recombining them with additives into products that are alternatives to fresh and minimally processed foods and freshly prepared meals.4 Most ultra-processed foods are made, sold, and promoted by corporations, typically transnational, that formulate them to be convenient (ready to consume), affordable (low cost ingredients), and hyper-palatable, and thus liable to displace other foods and also to be over-consumed.5 This food group includes soft drinks; packaged snacks; commercial breads, cakes, and biscuits; confectionery; sweetened breakfast “cereals”; sugared milk based and “fruit” drinks; margarine; and pre-processed ready-to-eat or heat products such as burgers, pastas, and pizzas. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of large, well …

The health benefits of yoga are well-established, but claims that that certain moves can "detox" the body call for a reality check.

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

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A coroner has linked the death of Lori McClintock, the wife of a California Representative, to an herb. But experts say it is generally considered safe.

Chia seeds are back (again) — and nutritionists and doctors say there are good reasons for it.

Dinitrophenol isn't fit for human consumption, but it's sold on the internet to dieters and body builders looking to shed pounds quickly.

Even medicines like Ozempic require behavior changes to optimize results.

In a new study, participants who consumed sugar substitutes showed an altered microbiome and spikes in blood glucose

"In girls, we found no connection between their physical activity and amount of body fat," researchers report.

New study looks at why obesity is on the rise in younger people.

The story of how health-conscious thrill-seekers started chugging vinegar, from Johnny Appleseed to Katy Perry.

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