Smaller brain volume and poorer memory are linked in two recent studies with soda consumption – including of the supposedly healthier “diet” kind.

In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that fruit juice should not be served to children under 1 year old, as it provides no nutritional value.

A review shows that every part of the avocado combats every component of metabolic syndrome, which means you are protected from various ailments.

Choline, a compound found in foods like eggs and fish, makes the blood “sticky” and may contribute to blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.

A new study suggests that eating pasta could make you healthier and even make you eat less saturated fat. But is it really true?

Scientists have recently discovered a link between excess blood sugar and Alzheimer’s disease, paving way for much-needed research.

More U.S. adults are developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Research suggests that consuming animal protein may increase the risk for the condition.

A gluten-free diet doesn’t reduce the risk of heart disease, and in people who don’t have celiac disease, it actually increases the risk.

Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in foods like grapes and blueberries, was shown in a new study to reduce aortic stiffening in people with diabetes.

Everyone loves a cold, refreshing glass of fruit juice. But does it cause weight gain in children? Here is what one study has to say.

The number of heart attacks and strokes decreased in New York State after several cities and counties banned trans fats, according to a new study.

Three of the world’s top doctors say that saturated fat does not cause heart disease, and that people are too obsessed with their cholesterol numbers.

When a Rush University assistant professor rigged vending machines to make people wait 25 seconds for unhealthy snacks, more people chose healthier foods.

As part of a new campaign, the U.K.’s Food Standards Agency is warning that overcooking starchy foods releases a substance known to cause cancer.

If a study finds no link between sugary drink consumption and health problems, there’s a 100% chance it was funded by the beverage industry.

Fast-food chains are spending millions of dollars to make their menu offerings more appealing to healthy buyers, but it’s not working.

Would you eat cheese made from liquefied potatoes? An Australian engineer claims he has done just that, and is looking for investors.