Why Am I Craving Sweets? Eating Less Junk Food May Be the Solution

Ever feel like you just can’t resist those potato chips or brownies? Don’t blame your willpower, blame your brain: according to a new study, regular consumption of junk food predisposes us to prefer these foods.

Mediterranean Diet May Help Lower Risk of Dementia

Get your fork and knife ready—it’s a no-brainer! A new study found that high adherence to the Mediterranean diet, known for its emphasis on fruits, veggies, olive oil, and whole grains, may just be the key to fighting dementia risk.

Sex vs. Food: Does Appetite Suppression Increase Libido?

Sex or chocolate? If you’re having trouble deciding, the appetite-suppressing action of the hormone leptin may be able to help.

Do Sugary Drinks Contribute to Male Pattern Baldness?

Need another reason to say no to soda? A new study found a correlation between sugary drink intake and male pattern baldness. Here’s what the research says—and healthier beverage options that won’t harm a hair on your head!

What to Eat After a Diet: More Protein

Think you no longer have to count macros since you hit your goal weight? Not so fast—a preclinical study suggests higher protein intake makes it more likely you won’t regain those pounds.

Do Salty Foods Increase Stress?

You may think of salty foods like fries and chips as “comfort foods,” but a new study which links dietary salt intake and stress suggests they might be anything but comforting!

Eating at Night Makes You Hungrier

Need another reason not to eat late at night? A new study has found that nighttime snacking makes you hungrier during the day because of its impact on appetite-regulating hormones.

Gaining Weight? Sugar Could Be Disrupting Your Gut Bacteria

Have you wondered why eating a lot of sugar isn’t great for your waistline? A new study published in Cell research magazine suggests that dietary sugar disrupts healthy microbiome balance and immune health, leaving the body vulnerable to metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Can a Carotenoid-Rich Diet Help Boost Women's Health?

It’s not surprising that “eating the rainbow” is healthy for both men and women—but did you know that high carotenoid intake may help prevent dementia and other diseases that disproportionately affect women?

Probiotics May Help Antidepressants Work Better

Finding the right antidepressant can be an exercise in frustration—but, perhaps it doesn’t have to be. According to a new study, probiotics may help these life-saving medications do their job more effectively.

Imitation Meat vs. Chicken: Which One Is Best for You?

Hold the veggie burger! Our bodies might not absorb the protein in imitation meat as well as it does animal protein like poultry, according to a new study.

A Cup of Cranberries a Day Keeps Dementia Away

Eating a cup of cranberries a day over a 12-week period improved memory, brain function, and blood flow, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

Food Cravings: Causes, Triggers & Myths

What causes food cravings? A new study from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that your gut may have some persuasive powers when it comes to what you put on your plate.

Is Drinking Coffee Bad for the Heart? Debunking Myths

Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily may benefit the heart, according to new studies presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Scientific Session.

5 Things People Who Maintain Weight Loss Have in Common

Why do some people have more success than others keeping off the weight they lost? A new study identifies 5 behaviors of those weight loss success stories.

Want to Lose Weight? Chew Your Food Longer

Chewing food thoroughly may indeed contribute to your caloric burn and your ability to lose weight, according to recent study published in Scientific Reports.

Got High Blood Pressure? Eating More Yogurt May Help

Yogurt is great food source of probiotics that might complement your strategy to lower your blood pressure.

Never Eat Alone: It’s a Heart Health Breaker

Is eating alone bad for your health? A new study published in Menopause connected women eating solo to an increased risk of depression, angina, obesity, and high blood pressure.

Alcohol and Heart Disease: Is Moderate Drinking Good?

People with moderate alcohol intake have a reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease later in life, according to a study of 18,000 Americans and Australians over the age of 70.

Move Over, Wheat! Rye Bread Is Better for Weight Loss

Wheat or whole-grain rye? New research from Chalmers University in Sweden found that dieters who consume whole-grain rye lost more weight than those who went for refined wheat.

An Avocado A Day Keeps the Belly Fat Away

A new study has found a link between avocados and belly fat. Can avocados really help burn your belly fat?

Can Your Gut Bacteria Help You Lose Weight?

Your ability to lose weight may be linked to your gut bacteria, according to a new study.

Are Flavonoids Good for the Brain?

A higher intake of flavonoids, a class of often colorful compounds that occur in plants, may protect your brain.

Can Mushrooms Help You Fight Cancer?

A recent study suggests that regular consumption of mushrooms has been linked to a lower incidence of cancer.

Hold the Burger: Vegetarians Less Likely to Have Diabetes and Heart Disease

A plant-based diet are less likely to have specific “bad” bacteria in their gut that has been linked with diabetes and heart disease, according to new research.