What makes soda so addictive?
Slashing soft drinks from your diet is a quick way to improve your health and lose weight -- that much you probably already know.
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Pediatricians endorse weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery has traditionally been viewed as a procedure for adults with severe obesity who haven't been able to lose weight or keep it off. Now, pediatricians are calling for it to be more accessible for children and teens with severe obesity too.
Fat cat wins over the internet with its heartwarming workout routine
A 25-pound cat from Washington has won over the internet with her purrfect workout routine.
Alzheimer's risk may be 75% higher for people who eat trans fats
People with higher levels of trans fats in their blood may be 50% to 75% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or dementia from any cause, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.
What is it about sleep exhaustion and junk food?
It's 3 a.m. and you're wide awake for the second night in a row. You get up and stumble to the kitchen for some warm milk that Mom swears will put you to sleep.
Dunkin' launching its Beyond Meat sandwich nationally
Dunkin' is launching its Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich nationally in November, two months ahead of schedule, after a highly successful test of the product this summer.
How to avoid toxic metals in your baby's food (and yours)
Upset by reports that up to 95% of baby food contains one or more toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury?
Is feeding bread to ducks a mistake? Sign sparks debate
In the age of social media, it doesn't take much to cause a schism -- and the latest divisive topic is that favorite of toddlers everywhere, the duck. Specifically, whether it's a good idea to feed it bread.
Dave & Buster's replaces Impossible Burger with competitor
Dave & Buster's is taking the Impossible Burger off its menu, and swapping it out for a competitor.
Exercising before breakfast burns more fat, study says
Should you eat before or after exercise in the morning? The debate has raged for years.
Is collagen the Fountain of Youth?
As you age, a glance in the mirror may reveal a few fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin. You may become more worried about the thickness of your hair, your creaking joints or a loss of muscle.
Study: Surprising consequence of losing weight later in life
Being overweight is linked to many health problems, and shedding some pounds is often presented as the best way to avoid them, no matter your age.
F1 champ Lewis Hamilton says he feels like 'giving up on everything'
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton wrote he feels like
Top 34 bestselling 'fruit' drinks for kids deemed unhealthy
Americans spent $1.4 billion on the most popular brands of children's fruit drinks and flavored waters last year. Yet according to nutritional guidelines, none of the drinks were healthy.
Where to eat in Paris right now
Just a few decades ago, the stars of the Parisian dining scene were predominantly French male chefs who stuck to a script of culinary conservatism: starched linen tablecloths, shiny silverware, crystal goblets and haute French cuisine.
Vegan bacon cheeseburgers, paper beer bottles and other food news
From paper beer bottles to the vegan bacon cheeseburgers (yep, those exist), here are three food stories you might have missed:
Severe obesity among 10- and 11-year-olds hits all-time high in UK
Severe obesity has hit an all-time high among children in England in their last year of primary school, a government report has found.
Nestlé launches vegan alternatives to bacon and cheese
Nestlé is leaning into the plant-based trend with vegan alternatives to bacon and cheddar cheese.
When trying to lose weight, morning meals are better than evening ones
When I first studied nutritional science, all calories were considered "equal" when it came to weight loss. The time of day you ate didn't matter as long as you were eating the appropriate amount of calories for your goals.
Healthy diet improves depression in young adults, study says
Not only did eating a healthy diet for three weeks improve depressive symptoms in college-aged young adults, but those who continued the diet for three months kept their improved outlook on life, according to a small randomized trial on diet and depression.
The world will have more than 250 million obese kids by 2030
More than 250 million school-aged children and adolescents will be classed as obese by 2030, putting huge pressure on healthcare systems, a new report on childhood obesity warns.
Coca-Cola Energy coming to US
Coca-Cola wants Americans to give Coke Energy a shot.
Experts: Don't believe study on red, processed meat
Leading nutritional experts in the United States and the UK are fired up about new dietary recommendations claiming there's no need to reduce your red and processed meat intake for good health.
Beyond Meat stock soars on McDonald's deal
Two all plant-based patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun? Not yet. But McDonald's is partnering with Beyond Meat on a plant-based burger in Canada. And Beyond Meat investors love the news.
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