Eating well is becoming more and more of a science, with new research showing us which foods may lower our risk of disease, and which are increasingly pointed to as the culprits behind ill health. Researchers are looking to better understand how nutrients work in our bodies, with studies that analyze at the diets of people with heart disease, cancer, and other diseases, along with research aimed at helping people to lose weight, or maintain weight loss. From all this research, new advice constantly emerges for people who are dieting, or want to eat more healthfully. With news, features and reference pages, we will provide science-supported tips for improving your nutrition.
Latest about Food & Diet
People on Ozempic start disliking meat and fried foods. We're starting to learn why.
Some users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have been reporting strange changes in food preferences, such as a new dislike for meats or fried foods, and scientists are beginning to figure out why
Diagnostic dilemma: A man ended up in the ER after drinking 6 gallons of milk in 2 days
A man experiencing excessive thirst drank lots of milk, with dangerous consequences.
What is alkaline water, and does it have any benefits?
Despite the health claims surrounding alkaline water, scientific evidence suggests its purported benefits may be overhyped.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 in food
The FDA will no longer allow red dye No. 3 in foods or ingested drugs, citing evidence that high doses of the dye can cause cancer in male rats. There is no evidence it's carcinogenic in humans.
Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con?
Some say bay leaves are full of flavor, others call them a fraud.
Diagnostic dilemma: A man's heart stopped after he ate too much licorice
A man experienced cardiac arrest after eating a different flavor of candy than he had historically.
Why does meat have more protein than vegetables?
The biological needs of plants and animals affect their cells' protein content, but the story goes deeper than that.
'Banana apocalypse' could be averted thanks to genetic breakthrough
Fusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease.
