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Why Can’t We Quit Diet Coke? The Drink Hacks Our Brains In More Ways Than One

The formulation hacks our brain in ways that we don’t really have as much control over.

By Elana Spivack
Health

Can a Low-Carb Diet Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? A New Study Suggests It Might

The study hints at a possible drug-free treatment for this chronic condition.

By Hannah Docter-Loeb
Health

A Hummingbird’s All-Sugar Diet Would Give Anyone Diabetes — Scientists Finally Know Their Secrets

How the smallest birds cope with the extreme demands of their lifestyles might help everyone become healthier.

By Bob Holmes and Knowable Magazine
Health

This Spin On the Mediterranean Diet Could Help Preserve Your Brain Function

A 4-percent lower risk of cognitive decline? Yes, please.

By Elana Spivack
Science

Can My Cat Eat A Plant-Based, Vegan Diet? The Answer Will Surprise You

Cats are obligate carnivores, but that’s not the whole story.

By Elana Spivack
Health

The Connection Between Diet and Mood Disorders Is Growing Stronger — Here’s What Researchers Know

The proverbial “sugar high” that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat is a familiar example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood.

By Mary Scourboutakos and The Conversation
Health

A New Intermittent Fasting Study Suggests the Diet Can Promote Cell Regeneration — But There’s A Catch

Fasting promotes cell regeneration, but also leaves cells vulnerable to cancerous mutations.

By Elana Spivack
Health

This Simple Diet Tweak Can Increase Heart Health And Stave Off Kidney Disease

The experts probably weren’t all that surprised by these new study results.

By Elana Spivack
Health

This Twin Study Reveals A Shocking Benefit from a Vegan Diet

Twins who ate vegan had a lower biological age than twins who ate omnivorous diets.

By Elana Spivack
Science

These Researchers Cooked Like Neanderthals for Science

Cooking with a flint flake isn’t as easy at Neanderthals make it look.

By Elana Spivack
Health

See How Much The American Diet Has Changed In the Last 20 Years — You’ll Be Surprised

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By Hannah Docter-Loeb
Pet Science

Should You Feed Your Dog A Raw Meat Diet? Veterinarians Explain the Forgotten Risks

Is a raw meat diet any better for dogs than kibble?

By Elana Spivack
Health

New Study Suggests Mediterranean Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

Is there anything this diet can’t do?

By Elana Spivack
Health

Huge Meta-Analysis Shows This Ancient Diet Is Full of Health Benefits

The new work looked at 49 reviews spanning more than 20 years of diet and health research.

By Lauren Leffer
Health

This Ancient Diet Goes Against Everything We Know About Early Humans

Thousands of years before agriculture, one group of people was eating a lot of plants.

By Elana Spivack
Health

A Rare Set of Teeth From the Bronze Age Uncovered Clues About Ancient Diets

Here is a look at the human mouth from another millennium.

By Elana Spivack
Health

The Quest for ‘Budget Ozempic’ Has Led to this Harmful TikTok Diet Trend

The drug’s soaring popularity online has not only contributed to shortages and bootleg versions of the drug but also harmful practices.

By The Conversation and Swrajit Sarkar
Health

Are Supplements FDA Approved? Inside the Wild West of Diet Pills and Protein Powder

The agency acknowledges that it is not able to test every weight loss supplement.

By Emily Hemendinger, Katie Suleta and The Conversation
Eatin' good

How changing our diets could save the environment

By JoAnna Wendel
Mind and Body

How to bounce back from election stress eating, psychology experts explain

"I think that most people probably can sort of reset from last week without doing anything drastic."

By Emma Betuel
Fast Times

Intermittent fasting: Eight things scientists learned about the popular diet in 2021

Interesting, yes, compelling sure — but not conclusive.

By Nick Keppler
Health

One Simple Change to Your Diet Could Help You Sleep Better, Study Finds

What’s the best diet for healthy sleep?

By Erica Jansen and The Conversation
Mind and Body

The perfect diet? How one tiny change could dramatically boost longevity

For 80-year-olds, life expectancy could increase by almost three and a half years.

By Laura Brown
Check, please

Should we abandon good pasta? A dietitian digs in on “healthier” alternatives

There’s a place on the plate for all types of pasta.

By Elana Spivack
Start fresh

10 smart diet tips for 2021 supported by science

2020 took a toll on the mind and body. Here's how to reboot your diet in the new year.

By Ali Pattillo
Batty

Scientists might have finally figured out how vampire bats thrive on an all-blood diet

Lost genes helped the creatures evolve into cute little bloodsuckers.

By Elana Spivack
Science

Are sweeteners worse than sugar? A food chemist debunks a massive diet myth

The amount of energy from food is measured in calories.

By Kristine Nolin
Longevity hacks

One gut-healthy diet can calm inflammation

“That was absolutely incredible result, and I think probably better than anyone had really anticipated.”

By Sophie Putka
Leg Day Observer

The macros diet has one overlooked benefit you need to know about

The macros diet is, of course about the food you put in your body. But it's also about how it expands your mind.

By Sam Reiss
Eat this, not that

The optimal diet for longevity comes down to this critical factor

When it comes to macronutrients "people need to get away from ‘unidimensional’ thinking."

By Sarah Sloat