Health & Diet News & Features

February 6, 2023 — Dozens of brands of prepared foods are being recalled due to possible contamination with the dangerous bacteria listeria. The products were sold at a wide variety of locations, including retail stores, on trains, and in vending machines.

February 3, 2023 — A recent study shows that people who picked up community gardening were able to improve their physical and mental health. Is it time to change our approach, and expand the path to finding a healthy lifestyle that's right for you?

January 31, 2023 — Food addiction may be more common among older adults than addiction to alcohol or tobacco, according to a new study.

January 20, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has amended its rules to increase oversight and enforcement of the production and sale of organic products in an effort to reduce “organic fraud.”

January 19, 2023 — While researchers dig deeper into how much water we should have, people should take cues from their bodies.

January 13, 2023 — A study found that eating at least one-fifth of total daily calories from fast food can increase the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a potentially life-threatening condition.

January 3, 2023 — This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked 24 diets in several categories to help people find a plan that meets their goals. Two new categories were added: Best Diets for Bone & Joint Health and Best Family-Friendly Diets.

Instead of focusing on the number on the scale, paying attention to overall health could be the key to achieving real fitness goals.

Learn key facts about 10 popular supplements, and what you should know if you choose to take one.

Body fat isn’t just about your size or how you look. It’s crucial to your body’s function and overall health.

June 2, 2022 — Investments in foodtech businesses exploded in 2021 with a record $12.8 billion invested globally -- twice as much as in 2020.

June 2, 2022 — Focusing on food goes back to prehistoric times. Here's a look at significant milestones from ancient times until today.

June 2, 2022 — The concept of using food to treat or prevent illness goes back many years. Here's a timeline of key developments.

June 2, 2022 — Many don't realize that around 30% of global emissions come from the global food system.

June 2, 2022 — A movement is growing to approach food as if it were literal medicine by tailoring meals to treat specific conditions.

June 2, 2022 — Research is moving the needle toward precision nutrition -- highly custom diets based on your microbiome or DNA.

June 2, 2022 — The growing population requires more food. How will food production processes meet the demand?

June 2, 2022 — Weather events can affect our food supply by destroying crops and farmlands, or by triggering swarms of pests like locusts.

June 2, 2022 — Programs today -- produce prescriptions, medically-tailored meals -- are actually based on concepts from the past.

June 2, 2022 — What (and how) do experts think we’ll be eating 30, 40, 50 years from now?

Before you head to the market, print this keto diet shopping list.

Allulose is an alternative sweetener that has 90% fewer calories than normal sugar. Learn more about the safety, side effects, and uses.

Learn the truth about snacking and how to snack the right way.

Learn how to understand food expiration dates so you don’t throw away food before it goes bad.

Learn what foods are good to buy in bulk.

Learn about bloating and what types of foods you should avoid to limit your stomach bloating.

Learn about 5 food myths you need to stop believing.

Believing is the key to unlocking doors. For me, it’s knowing that I can continue this wellness journey by making the best choices for me.

My white blood cell count is unusually low. And since white blood cells help the body fight off infections, I'm doing what I can to ramp up my immunity.

This week I scheduled an hour-long appointment at a stretch studio a few minutes from my place, and it was just the recharge I needed.

Lifting weights at the gym was intimidating, but my health coach helped me set some goals and get motivated.

In my journey to getting healthier in 2021, I realized that I don’t drink nearly enough water every day. But, I found a trick to keep myself hydrated.

I think it’s important that during this journey to a healthier lifestyle, I surround myself with people who cheer me on and believe in me.

It was my birthday week, but I still made progress in my journey to becoming a healthier me.

My family has a history of heart disease and diabetes. So, it’s important for me to stay committed to my health goals.

Since the pandemic, I’ve been out of control -- I need a reboot. I want to start eating healthier and feeling better about myself.

What, if any, vitamins should you be taking? Find out how to pick the right supplements for you.

From controlling your weight and preventing disease to thinking sharp and being in a better mood, there are plenty of reasons to eat a healthy meal to start your day.

The singer's "gym selfie" highlights the problem with using the classic measure of a person's health based on their weight.

Make sure you’re drinking to your health -- and not against it.

Actor to author: The Orange Is the New Black star shares how she stays healthy, fit, and balanced.

Can breakfast help you slim down?

Don’t skip breakfast! These portable morning treats can get you out the door and start your day off right.

Is bacon good or bad for you? Healthier ways to enjoy the bacon craze.

Can stress cause you to gain weight? Here's the answer and advice on what you should do with it.

Chronic conditions can take a toll on the body’s ability to get good nutrition. Find out what four things to watch for.

When you’re managing an ongoing condition, the little things you do for yourself can make a difference in how you feel. Get ideas to try.

Get tips on adding pounds without loading up on junk food. Learn how to pick high-calorie foods that have plenty of nutrients, too.

Do you hate vegetables? Here are some tips and recipes to help you learn to love those healthy veggies.

How to dine out without overdoing it