An 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 CimonsApril 18, 2023

Prebiotic 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’ConnorApril 4, 2023

No, 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 CimonsMarch 31, 2023

Probiotic 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’ConnorMarch 28, 2023

Are 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 CimonsMarch 23, 2023

Coffee 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’ConnorMarch 22, 2023

Mediterranean 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 FrancisMarch 15, 2023

Cereal 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 AmenabarMarch 14, 2023

How 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 ReileyMarch 7, 2023

Plant-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 CimonsFebruary 14, 2023

Want 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’ConnorFebruary 14, 2023

Is 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 CimonsFebruary 7, 2023

Ultra-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 SulimanFebruary 1, 2023

The 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 WapnerJanuary 31, 2023

Cooking 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 YapJanuary 24, 2023

Do 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 AmenabarJanuary 17, 2023

It’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’ConnorJanuary 10, 2023

The simple diet swap to help you lose weight and lower health risks

Replace processed carbs with “healthy” carbs like fruits, vegetables and whole grains for better metabolic health.

By Anahad O’ConnorJanuary 3, 2023

The benefits of ‘Dry January’ last longer than a month, studies show

People who participated in Dry January started drinking less the rest of the year and showed striking improvements in their health.

By Anahad O’ConnorDecember 27, 2022

How to cure (or prevent) a hangover

The only certain way to avoid a hangover is to not drink. But there are some things you can do before, during and after drinking that can lower your risk.

By Anahad O’ConnorDecember 20, 2022