While Americans have been grappling with the high prices of eggs, Italian researchers have been looking at how best to cook them. They've derived the perfect method, although it might be too time consuming for the average home chef.

If you're one of the 13% of US adults who has taken a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, you may know that while fat seemingly melts away, so too does muscle. And, so far, there's not a lot you can do about it. But one new discovery may change this.

Most of us don’t eat as much fruit and veggies as we know we should, but that goal might now be a bit more achievable. Scientists in Spain have engineered a new “Golden Lettuce” with 30 times more nutrients than the regular green stuff.

March 19, 2025 |Michael Franco

If you have the persistent tone in your ears known as tinnitus, you'll want to pay attention to a new study that shows a link between certain foods and a reduction in risk. The finding offers a potentially easy way to get some peace and quiet.

March 19, 2025 |Bronwyn Thompson

A rice wine native to the Philippines has grabbed the attention of researchers looking into new, natural ways to slow biological aging. But it's not the wine itself – sorry – in the spotlight, but what's leftover after the liquid is ready to bottled.

March 17, 2025 |Bronwyn Thompson

Men tend to be happier with life when they're married, as many studies have identified over the last few decades. But new research shows they also become fatter. In fact, they're three times more likely to be obese than men who remained unmarried.

March 17, 2025 |Bronwyn Thompson

Egg prices have slowly come down, thanks to supply and demand issues leveling out and a reprieve in bird flu outbreaks. But the truth is that the cost is unlikely to stay low. Here's a handy guide to getting all the protein you need – on any budget.

March 07, 2025 |Michael Franco

A study of over 220,000 people that looked at the consumption of butter versus plant oils has reached a conclusion that shows just how much better for you one is than the other. Making the switch might be one of the easiest ways to extend your life.

March 06, 2025 |Bronwyn Thompson

Hitting a plateau after a steady run of weight loss has derailed many health and fitness plans. But what if you could flick a biological switch to nix plateaus and speed up metabolism? Scientists may have found the key – and it was by complete accident.

February 19, 2025 |Michael Franco

Estrogens are best known as hormones that regulate sexual development in women, although men produce them as well. Now, a new study finds that a particular kind of estrogen might have an additional role to play in suppressing appetite.

January 30, 2025 |Michael Franco

Based on a study of nearly 3,000 adults, one particular, simple diet has been shown to result in improved communication and structure of the brain's white matter. The more participants adhered to the eating plan, the better the improvements.

January 20, 2025 |Michael Franco

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard researchers have now discovered another problematic fat-storage location in the body that's been largely overlooked.

January 10, 2025 |Michael Franco

In what they've confirmed as the largest study looking at the effects of diet on rates of colon cancer, researchers in the UK say that calcium-rich foods offer significant protections against the disease. Alcohol and red meat? Not so much.

January 04, 2025 |Michael Franco

As the new year arrives, many will consider going on a diet to shed holiday weight. One popular approach might be intermittent fasting, but a new study says you might want to think twice if having a full head of hair is important to you.

December 30, 2024 |Bronwyn Thompson

Be it for weight loss, cell repair, inflammation or heart health, superfoods and supplements were in the scientific spotlight. Emerging evidence suggests some are more than just wellness hype, while others came with some serious health warnings.

December 24, 2024 |Michael Franco

A new study turned up a surprising effect of having caffeine with a sweetener. For some java drinkers, it could be a way to get more out of the beverage. For others, though, it might be best to skip the sugar, especially at night.

December 08, 2024 |Bronwyn Thompson

If you've ever used a nutrition app or kept a food diary to track calories, you'll know just how cumbersome the process can be. That's where the first automated food-logging wearable comes in, gathering all the data without any of the effort from you.

December 08, 2024 |Bronwyn Thompson

An innovative mix of readily available natural products shapes up as a long-term alternative to the likes of Ozempic for managing obesity, diabetes, liver health and inflammation – without the injections, cost or side effects associated with GLP-1 drugs.