Caloric restriction may help longevity—but comes with tradeoffs. A molecule called LCA might offer the upside, without the frailty.

A long pill box with labels such as salmon, cardio, yoga, and sleep on the compartment lids; one compartment is open, showing a pill inside. Not everyone can follow healthy habits. Can science help ...

The drug rilmenidine is usually taken to treat hypertension, but its powers appear to go far beyond that. In fact, research ...

To lower diabetes risk, simply following a Mediterranean diet may not be enough, new research suggests. Image credit: Helen Rushbrook/Stocksy Salas-Salvadó is the corresponding and senior author of a ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say there’s no compelling evidence of a “best” diet for weight loss. Anchiy/Getty Images Intermittent fasting resulted in similar weight loss as traditional calorie ...

Research suggests that while cutting calories might help you lose weight and reduce risk of disease, it also carries health risks. Living comes with a side effect: aging. Despite what you might hear ...

The key to losing weight is to focus on diet and exercise but did you know sometimes it’s better to prioritize one over the other? If you want to lose weight, diet has better outcomes compared to ...

A calorie deficit refers to when a person consumes fewer calories than their body uses through physical activity and basic bodily functions. Keeping within a calorie deficit can help people lose ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that reducing calories may slow brain aging. Image credit: Maki Nakamura/Getty Images Reducing caloric intake by 30% for 20 years slowed down indicators of ...

Scientists are uncovering how the volume of food on your plate affects appetite and satiety—challenging the idea that cutting portions is the most effective strategy.