Could coffee be your secret weapon in keeping the pounds off? A new study found that people with higher caffeine levels were less likely to be obese.

Is lower back pain keeping you on the sidelines? Adding more antioxidant-rich foods to your diet may help!

Your daily cup of joe is good for more than a pick-me-up—research says it may be effective in preventing or fighting symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

You probably eat fruits and vegetables regularly, but have you ever considered the “berry” good benefits of berries? A new study from San Diego State University found that regular strawberry consumption may have positive effects on blood pressure.

Sugar may be tasty, but the physical and mental health effects of elevated blood sugar levels are anything but sweet. A new study provides more evidence of diabetes’ unpleasant influence on brain health.

Watermelon is a sweet, juicy fruit that encourages whole body health with its high levels of potent antioxidants. And with nutrients that support nitric oxide levels, you can promote your heart’s health, too, one slice at a time.

A study of blueberry benefits showed these tiny fruits deliver big, with support for healthy blood pressure and enhanced recall on learning tasks.

Ever feel like you just can’t resist those potato chips or brownies? Don’t blame your willpower, blame your brain: according to a new study, regular consumption of junk food predisposes us to prefer these foods.

Get your fork and knife ready—it’s a no-brainer! A new study found that high adherence to the Mediterranean diet, known for its emphasis on fruits, veggies, olive oil, and whole grains, may just be the key to fighting dementia risk.

Sex or chocolate? If you’re having trouble deciding, the appetite-suppressing action of the hormone leptin may be able to help.

Need another reason to say no to soda? A new study found a correlation between sugary drink intake and male pattern baldness. Here’s what the research says—and healthier beverage options that won’t harm a hair on your head!

Think you no longer have to count macros since you hit your goal weight? Not so fast—a preclinical study suggests higher protein intake makes it more likely you won’t regain those pounds.

You may think of salty foods like fries and chips as “comfort foods,” but a new study which links dietary salt intake and stress suggests they might be anything but comforting!

Need another reason not to eat late at night? A new study has found that nighttime snacking makes you hungrier during the day because of its impact on appetite-regulating hormones.

Have you wondered why eating a lot of sugar isn’t great for your waistline? A new study published in Cell research magazine suggests that dietary sugar disrupts healthy microbiome balance and immune health, leaving the body vulnerable to metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

It’s not surprising that “eating the rainbow” is healthy for both men and women—but did you know that high carotenoid intake may help prevent dementia and other diseases that disproportionately affect women?

Finding the right antidepressant can be an exercise in frustration—but, perhaps it doesn’t have to be. According to a new study, probiotics may help these life-saving medications do their job more effectively.

Hold the veggie burger! Our bodies might not absorb the protein in imitation meat as well as it does animal protein like poultry, according to a new study.

Eating a cup of cranberries a day over a 12-week period improved memory, brain function, and blood flow, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

What causes food cravings? A new study from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that your gut may have some persuasive powers when it comes to what you put on your plate.

Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily may benefit the heart, according to new studies presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Scientific Session.

Why do some people have more success than others keeping off the weight they lost? A new study identifies 5 behaviors of those weight loss success stories.

Chewing food thoroughly may indeed contribute to your caloric burn and your ability to lose weight, according to recent study published in Scientific Reports.

Yogurt is great food source of probiotics that might complement your strategy to lower your blood pressure.

Is eating alone bad for your health? A new study published in Menopause connected women eating solo to an increased risk of depression, angina, obesity, and high blood pressure.

People with moderate alcohol intake have a reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease later in life, according to a study of 18,000 Americans and Australians over the age of 70.

Wheat or whole-grain rye? New research from Chalmers University in Sweden found that dieters who consume whole-grain rye lost more weight than those who went for refined wheat.

A new study has found a link between avocados and belly fat. Can avocados really help burn your belly fat?

Your ability to lose weight may be linked to your gut bacteria, according to a new study.

A higher intake of flavonoids, a class of often colorful compounds that occur in plants, may protect your brain.

A recent study suggests that regular consumption of mushrooms has been linked to a lower incidence of cancer.

A plant-based diet are less likely to have specific “bad” bacteria in their gut that has been linked with diabetes and heart disease, according to new research.