Diet

A food scientist debunks the vilification of seed oils on social media and explains what research says about them.

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions

Skipping meals before a big holiday feast probably isn’t the best idea for gut health, experts say. Here’s how to prevent overeating on an empty stomach—and tips for if you do

Experts say the strongest scientific studies identify three compounds that fight disease and inflammation

Early studies suggest that lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and social engagement may help slow or prevent Alzheimer’s symptoms—but the evidence is inconsistent, and many doctors remain cautious

Whether intermittent fasting helps anyone is unclear, but it does have known health risks. Who can try the dieting trend, and who should avoid it?

Warmer temperatures are associated with higher consumption of sugary beverages and frozen treats, raising concerns about long-term health effects

Unless you have celiac disease, there are few health benefits to a gluten-free diet

A new study suggests blood and urine samples could provide an objective measure of diets and help unravel their connections to disease

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

This week the secretary of health and human services announced plans to remove eight more food dyes from the U.S.’s food system

Intermittent fasting has gained a following, in part because of tantalizing hints that it can boost cognition, fend off cancer and even slow aging