Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A Health survey found that 70% of GLP-1 users reported ...

It's well known that chronic stress can disrupt bowel function, sending people running to the bathroom or making them constipated. New research to be presented at Digestive Disease Week ® (DDW) 2026 ...

Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and not just environmental. There are now concerns about flesh-eating bacteria. In the waters of ...

A newly discovered molecule could reshape the future of weight loss treatments by mimicking the powerful appetite-suppressing effects of drugs like Ozempic — but without many of the unpleasant side ...

Many nutritionists say eating a wide variety of foods is the key to a healthy diet. But a new study suggests that eating the same snacks and meals may be a better path to weight loss and management. A ...

New research on the “second-meal effect” says a small, nutrient-dense snack before bed can help you burn more calories the next day. Obesity medicine specialist Roberto Valledor of Mochi Health says ...

The afternoon slump can (literally) feel like a drag. It might also get you thinking about ways to shake it off, perhaps with an energizing snack or a brisk walk. But if you’re constantly feeling ...

In the Trump administration’s campaign to promote healthy eating, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not stopped at his slogan urging people to “eat real food” to prevent disease. In recent speeches and ...

A cup of chamomile tea. A glass of warm milk. The classic turkey sandwich. Certain foods and drinks have a reputation for making us sleepy. But it may not be a particular snack that does the trick. A ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. In my nutrition practice, most people do not come in because they don’t know what healthy eating ...

Some side effects of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) treatment can make eating uncomfortable or unappealing. Nausea, fatigue, mouth sores, and constipation are common, and when eating is difficult, ...