Are turmeric supplements safe and good for health?
Research suggests that turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent and an antioxidant, but its instability and poor absorption make it tough to study.
By Marlene CimonsHow ChatGPT can help you meal plan, even with dietary restrictions
The AI program can help you save time and energy in the kitchen, but be sure to double-check its work.
By Tarena Lofton | KFF Health NewsPopular keto and paleo diets aren’t helping your heart, report says
An analysis of diets by the American Heart Association gave low marks to some of the most popular ones for straying from heart-healthy eating guidelines.
By Anahad O’ConnorAn extra 10 minutes at dinner may help kids eat more healthy foods
How do you make kids eat more vegetables and fruits? Extended dinners helped children eat more healthy food, a study says. Bite-sized portions also helped.
By Marlene CimonsPrebiotic sodas claim to boost your health. Experts are skeptical.
Can you boost your gut, brain and immune health by drinking soda? That’s what some beverage companies want you to believe.
By Teddy Amenabar and Anahad O’ConnorNo, moderate drinking isn’t good for your health
Despite beliefs about the benefits of moderate alcohol use, like a daily glass of red wine, a new analysis finds early death risk increases the more you drink.
By Marlene CimonsProbiotic supplements may do the opposite of boosting your gut health
Probiotics, which are live organisms taken as pills or powders, can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the intestinal tract of healthy people.
By Anahad O’ConnorAre Skittles dangerous? A California bill aims to ban chemicals in candy.
A proposed bill would ban chemicals used in processed foods, including Skittles and Hot Tamales. Here's what you need to know about red dye No. 3 and titanium dioxide.
By Jennifer Hassan, Helier Cheung and Marlene CimonsCoffee lovers gain 1,000 steps a day, but get less sleep, study shows
The health effects of coffee are complex, with benefits and drawbacks for sleep and exercise.
By Anahad O’ConnorMediterranean diet can cut heart disease risk in women by 24 percent, report says
Researchers say studies on the impact of a Mediterranean-type diet on heart disease have not often focused on women.
By Ellen FrancisCereal before bed? Food makers push ‘sleep’ snacks at night.
Marketing late-night meals as sleep enhancers is a food-industry tactic to create a so-called fourth meal that follows dinner.
By Anahad O’Connor and Teddy AmenabarHow fake sugars sneak into foods and disrupt metabolic health
Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes sweeten foods without extra calories. But studies show the ingredients can affect gut and heart health.
By Anahad O’Connor, Aaron Steckelberg and Laura ReileyPlant-based foods may reduce prostate cancer progression, study says
Men with prostate cancer who reported diets with the highest amounts of plants had a lower risk of disease progression and recurrence.
By Marlene CimonsWant to live a longer life? Try eating like a centenarian.
You can’t change your genes, but improving your diet will make your healthier and could make a difference in life expectancy.
By Anahad O’ConnorIs red dye use in food products a health hazard?
A consumer advocacy group has asked the FDA to remove it from foods and drinks. The dye industry defends its safety.
By Marlene CimonsUltra-processed foods may increase ovarian, other cancer risks, study says
Scientists say the consumption of ultra-processed foods such as pizza, bread and fizzy drinks is linked to a greater risk of cancer — particularly ovarian cancer.
By Adela SulimanThe link between our food, gut microbiome and depression
A new study takes an important step forward in understanding the link between the gut bacteria, what we eat and how we feel
By Jessica WapnerCooking with physical limitations? Try these creative workarounds.
If you have physical challenges, there are appliances and strategies to help safely prep food, cook and bake.
By Diana Michele YapDo mocktails really help you drink less alcohol?
Nonalcoholic drinks may help those taking part in Dry January, but could be a trigger for anyone with alcohol use disorder.
By Teddy AmenabarIt’s not just what you eat, but the time of day you eat it
The timing of your meals can have striking effects on your weight, appetite and chronic disease risk.
By Anahad O’Connor