Everyone is looking for ways to stay healthy this cold and flu season, and our diets may play a bigger role than we realize.

Most Americans understand that the food we eat is important for physical health, but perhaps a little less well known is that food also affects our mental health. “If we think about our brain cells, ...

Metabolism does more than affect weight—it's tied to energy, stress, sleep and gut health. Stress, sleep, gut health and ...

From steaming bowls of soup to ice-cold smoothies, the temperature of our food does more than just please our palates—it triggers a complex series of physiological responses throughout our digestive ...

While following a balanced diet is by far the best thing you can do for your health from a dietary standpoint, the order in ...

We’ve all become accustomed to warnings about the role of diet and exercise in maintaining health. News stories about the dangers of being overweight, the foods we should or shouldn’t be eating, and ...

The mass commercialisation and global growth of ultra-processed foods is having a worrying impact on our diets, posing a ...

Beer and wine have been part of human life for thousands of years, but scientists are still discovering how these drinks affect our bodies, taste buds and even gut bacteria. A new group of studies ...

The kitchen calls your name just as you’re winding down for the night. That innocent-looking refrigerator light illuminates your midnight cravings, promising satisfaction just a few bites away. But ...