
The FDA Is Changing What Foods Can Be Called ‘Healthy’
Whole grains and fruits are in, and added sugar is out. That’s going to change what’s on a lot of cereal boxes and other things

The FDA Is Changing What Foods Can Be Called ‘Healthy’
Whole grains and fruits are in, and added sugar is out. That’s going to change what’s on a lot of cereal boxes and other things

WWII Sugar Rationing Gave Kids a Lifelong Health Boost
Infants who experienced rationing had a meaningfully lower risk of diabetes and hypertension decades later

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Untangling Why Red Wine Causes Headaches
Opt for lighter, cheaper wine to dodge headaches this holiday season

Ultraprocessed Foods High in Seed Oils Could Be Fueling Colon Cancer Risk
A new study suggests certain lipids, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which are commonly found in seed oils used to make ultraprocessed junk food, may promote inflammation that can lead to colon cancer tumors

It’s Actually Healthier to Enjoy Holiday Foods without the Anxiety
Food anxiety can peak during the holidays. Here’s how to manage it and enjoy yourself

Artificial Sweetener Erythritol Linked to Blood Clots, Study Warns
A new study suggests a commonly used sugar substitute could increase the risk of blood clots, raising concerns for heart complications

Solving Inflammatory Bowel Disease’s Mysteries May Lead to New Therapies
Understanding genetics, immunology and the microbiomes of people with inflammatory bowel disease could aid in finding the right treatments for the condition

Can Coffee's Effects on Appetite and Digestion Cause Weight Loss?
A new generation of coffee concoctions on social media is putting the spotlight back on the drink’s possible weight-loss effects

19 Good News Science Stories to Savor This Summer
From lifesaving cancer treatments and frog “spas” to a view of the cosmos from your own backyard, science can keep you going through the long, hot days of summer

To Follow the Real Early Human Diet, Eat Everything
Nutrition influencers claim we should eat meat-heavy diets like our ancestors did. But our ancestors didn’t actually eat that way

Are Plant-Based Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Heart Disease?
A recent study found that eating ultraprocessed plant-based foods was linked to heart attack and stroke risk. But the devil is in the details

Your Body Has Its Own Built-In Ozempic
Popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, target metabolic pathways that gut microbes and food molecules already play a key role in regulating