Back in the 1800s, obesity was almost nonexistent in the United States. Over the last century, it's become common here and in other industrialized nations, though it remains rare among people who live ...

High-density lipoproteins, or HDL, is the so-called “good” cholesterol that rids the blood of the “bad” non-HDL cholesterol, ...

Eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression and anxiety. This is according to a first-of-its-kind study into the brain chemistry and structure, and diet ...

Diet soft drinks provide few nutrients. They often contain artificial sweeteners and caffeine, and while they’re low in ...

Studies show the Portfolio diet can lower levels of LDL cholesterol by up to 35 per cent in one month – the same reduction as some statins. A Harvard study into the Portfolio diet found those who ...