Diet

New research shows any alcohol can harm your body, but the increased risk may not be huge

A new study suggests that changes in the brain's sensitivity to insulin during phases of the menstrual cycle may be linked to appetite

The new social media trend “budget Ozempic” promotes laxatives and stool softeners for weight loss, but these drugs are dangerous if misused

New research identifies genome areas linked to dietary patterns and our taste for things such as tea, tobacco and grapes

A dispute centers on whether burning more calories through exercise makes you burn less afterward

Vegetarian and especially vegan diets can promote better health, help mitigate climate change and reduce inhumane factory farming

United Nations groups say the artificial sweetener poses a possible risk of liver cancer—but there’s no evidence for harm under the current daily limit

Here’s why your body sheds fat and muscle when you diet

A leading medical society says that the commonly used body mass index falls short, and it is time for alternative measures

Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing

For healthy adults who want strong bones, a commonly recommended vitamin doesn’t seem to help, but other things really do

Researchers developed a five-star rating system for the risks of smoking, eating unprocessed red meat and other factors. Some scientists say the findings aren’t surprising—and could be used to cast doubt on decades of health advice