Picture this scenario: You're sitting on the sofa with a bag of pretzels, cookies, or your favorite salty or savory snack of choice. You eat one, two, just a couple more, and before you know it, you ...

Researchers found that even a short stretch of eating high-fat meals can disrupt key circuits tied to memory. The good news? There are easy ways to reset your brain. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

The earliest processed foods promised ease and convenience. They filled the bellies of soldiers at war. But now, the evolution and explosion of ultraprocessed foods has become one of the greatest ...

One recurring (and vexing) problem with nutrition research is how inaccurately many studies are communicated. This is most likely to happen on social media and dubious online “media outlets,” but it ...

The author is seeking to lose weight for aesthetic and health reasons but is unwilling to give up eating good food. Previous experiences with dietitians involved unappealing advice, such as avoiding ...

Scientists discovered that high-fat junk food disrupts memory circuits in the brain almost immediately. Within just four days, neurons in the hippocampus became overactive, impairing memory. Restoring ...

“Fancy a McMuffin in the morning? McNuggets for lunch? Or a big night in with a Big Mac? Get them delivered right here.” Ads like this, served on social media just when you are getting hungry, have ...

FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-processed foods could be making matters worse for people in the early throes of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study says. Higher consumption of ...

Junk food adverts are being banned on council property in a bid to make the city healthier. The policy, green-lit by Cardiff council on Friday, is focused on sustainability and promoting healthy food ...

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict ...