Creamy butter or ice cream versus a crunchy granola bar: A new study suggests that the texture of foods influences people's dieting choices.
Creamy butter or ice cream versus a crunchy granola bar: A new study suggests that the texture of foods influences people's dieting choices.
The widely held belief that only women experience eating disorders delays men with these conditions from getting treatment, a new British study says.
The widely held belief that only women experience eating disorders delays men with these conditions from getting treatment, a new British study says.
The way your body digests carbohydrates may affect your risk for obesity, a new genetic study indicates.
The way your body digests carbohydrates may affect your risk for obesity, a new genetic study indicates.
It's said you can never be too rich or too thin, but new research suggests otherwise.
It's said you can never be too rich or too thin, but new research suggests otherwise.
For weight loss, some swear by "grazing" -- eating several small meals throughout the day -- instead of eating fewer meals at more traditional mealtimes.
For weight loss, some swear by "grazing" -- eating several small meals throughout the day -- instead of eating fewer meals at more traditional mealtimes.
Genetics help determine whether a frequent diet of fried food will make you fat, according to a new Harvard study.
Genetics help determine whether a frequent diet of fried food will make you fat, according to a new Harvard study.
Children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to gain more weight than their peers as they enter their teen years, a new study finds.
Children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to gain more weight than their peers as they enter their teen years, a new study finds.
Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows.
Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows.
There's early evidence that people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease -- who are fed a high-calorie, high-carb diet, may see the progression of their disease slowed.
There's early evidence that people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease -- who are fed a high-calorie, high-carb diet, may see the progression of their disease slowed.
A small amount of weight loss might help combat sleep apnea, a new study suggests.
A small amount of weight loss might help combat sleep apnea, a new study suggests.
A diet filled with fresh produce is good for your health, and now a large study suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may substantially cut your risk of death.
A diet filled with fresh produce is good for your health, and now a large study suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may substantially cut your risk of death.
Toddlers who get too little sleep tend to eat more and are at increased risk for obesity, a new study indicates.
Toddlers who get too little sleep tend to eat more and are at increased risk for obesity, a new study indicates.
Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.
Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.
Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows.
Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows.
Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.
Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.
Premature babies often struggle to learn to eat. Now, a special pacifier that plays prerecorded songs seems to help speed the process along, researchers say.
Premature babies often struggle to learn to eat. Now, a special pacifier that plays prerecorded songs seems to help speed the process along, researchers say.
The increasing number of people in developing nations who own televisions, computers and cars might explain rising rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes in those countries, a new study suggests.
The increasing number of people in developing nations who own televisions, computers and cars might explain rising rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes in those countries, a new study suggests.
American teens are taking in as much dietary salt as adults, far exceeding guidelines on healthy limits for daily consumption, new research warns.
American teens are taking in as much dietary salt as adults, far exceeding guidelines on healthy limits for daily consumption, new research warns.
America's food labels may get their first makeover in more than 20 years.
America's food labels may get their first makeover in more than 20 years.
Manure from dairy cows contains a surprisingly high number of antibiotic resistance genes from the animals' gut bacteria, a new study shows.
Manure from dairy cows contains a surprisingly high number of antibiotic resistance genes from the animals' gut bacteria, a new study shows.
When it comes to the communities of helpful bacteria living in and on people, "one-size-fits-all" is definitely not the rule, a new study finds.
When it comes to the communities of helpful bacteria living in and on people, "one-size-fits-all" is definitely not the rule, a new study finds.
The five-second rule -- pick up that dropped food on the floor fast if you want to safely eat it -- may have some basis in reality, researchers report.
The five-second rule -- pick up that dropped food on the floor fast if you want to safely eat it -- may have some basis in reality, researchers report.
Everybody does it, but until now researchers were unsure about the exact mechanisms behind a bowel movement.
Everybody does it, but until now researchers were unsure about the exact mechanisms behind a bowel movement.
Along with football, food is a major part of the Super Bowl Sunday experience -- but it's a good idea to choose what you eat wisely and avoid overindulging, experts say.
Along with football, food is a major part of the Super Bowl Sunday experience -- but it's a good idea to choose what you eat wisely and avoid overindulging, experts say.
The grain quinoa seems safe for people with celiac disease, a new British study suggests.
The grain quinoa seems safe for people with celiac disease, a new British study suggests.
A single strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria has become the main cause of bacterial infections in women and the elderly worldwide over the past decade and poses a serious health threat, researchers report.
A single strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria has become the main cause of bacterial infections in women and the elderly worldwide over the past decade and poses a serious health threat, researchers report.
A procedure used to treat bleeding stomach ulcers could stand as a potential weapon in the battle of the bulge, a small preliminary study suggests.
A procedure used to treat bleeding stomach ulcers could stand as a potential weapon in the battle of the bulge, a small preliminary study suggests.
Researchers say they have some good news for severely obese teens who decide to undergo weight-loss surgery: These patients are at low risk for major surgical complications.
Researchers say they have some good news for severely obese teens who decide to undergo weight-loss surgery: These patients are at low risk for major surgical complications.
People struggling with severe obesity are increasingly turning to bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery. But the procedure is invasive, irreversible and not without risks.
People struggling with severe obesity are increasingly turning to bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery. But the procedure is invasive, irreversible and not without risks.
A new study reminds men with erectile dysfunction that there's help out there that doesn't require a prescription: diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes.
A new study reminds men with erectile dysfunction that there's help out there that doesn't require a prescription: diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes.
An occasional glass of wine might help keep your kidneys healthy, new research suggests.
An occasional glass of wine might help keep your kidneys healthy, new research suggests.
A drop in salt consumption likely played a big role in a recent large reduction in deaths related to heart disease and stroke in England, a new study suggests.
A drop in salt consumption likely played a big role in a recent large reduction in deaths related to heart disease and stroke in England, a new study suggests.
Eating beans, lentils and other legumes may help you cut down on LDL "bad" cholesterol and lower your risk for heart disease, a new review suggests.
Eating beans, lentils and other legumes may help you cut down on LDL "bad" cholesterol and lower your risk for heart disease, a new review suggests.
Though the pyramids are proof of the ancient Egyptians' architectural skills, new research on mummies tucked away inside them unearths a lesser known fact: heart disease was as common then as it is today.
Though the pyramids are proof of the ancient Egyptians' architectural skills, new research on mummies tucked away inside them unearths a lesser known fact: heart disease was as common then as it is today.
Running regularly has long been linked to a host of health benefits, including weight control, stress reduction, better blood pressure and cholesterol.
Running regularly has long been linked to a host of health benefits, including weight control, stress reduction, better blood pressure and cholesterol.
Giving aspirin to patients around the time of surgery may do them more harm than good, a large new study finds.
Giving aspirin to patients around the time of surgery may do them more harm than good, a large new study finds.
The hearts of astronauts become more spherical when they spend long stretches of time in space, and this change might lead to heart problems, a new study indicates.
The hearts of astronauts become more spherical when they spend long stretches of time in space, and this change might lead to heart problems, a new study indicates.
Women who are heavy consumers of diet drinks might be more likely to experience heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems than those who rarely or never consume artificially sweetened beverages.
Women who are heavy consumers of diet drinks might be more likely to experience heart attacks, dangerous blood clots and other cardiovascular problems than those who rarely or never consume artificially sweetened beverages.
Anti-cholesterol drugs known as statins may help impotent men have stronger erections, a new evidence review suggests.
Anti-cholesterol drugs known as statins may help impotent men have stronger erections, a new evidence review suggests.
