Exotic fruit may help fight obesity

An Amazonian fruit called camu camu may offer a new way to tackle obesity. Rich in phytochemicals, the fruit may also benefit the microbiome.

How do you kill food cravings?

Resisting the urge to eat can be difficult, especially when a person is following a new diet or trying to cut out certain foods. Carbohydrates and sugars can be particularly hard to resist because they release serotonin in the brain. However, several strategies can help to stop cravings

How can I get to sleep easily?

Many people struggle with falling asleep.

Can simply changing your meal times help you lose more weight?

A new study looks at how shifting breakfast and dinner times can impact a person’s weight loss efforts. Moderate changes may help, it finds.

Letter from the Editor: Lucky number seven

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in the MNT editorial office? Managing Editor Honor Whiteman sheds some light in this month’s letter.

Low-carb diets ‘are unsafe and should be avoided’

New research finds a correlation between low-carb diets and risk of death from any cause, as well as death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Eight ways to use coffee on the skin, scalp, and hair

Coffee is a natural source of several nutrients and antioxidants that may benefit the skin. A person can use coffee grounds as an exfoliating scrub, to reduce inflammation, and to stimulate blood flow, for example. Here, we explore the potential benefits and give useful tips.

How fatty diets stop the brain from saying ‘no’ to food

In obesity, the brain can no longer respond to the signals of the satiety-inducing hormone leptin. A new study finds out what the underlying mechanism is.

Which foods lower blood sugar?

Eating a varied, nutritious diet is beneficial for everyone, but is especially important for people with diabetes. In this article, learn which foods can help keep blood sugar levels in check, including oatmeal, cold-water fish, whole wheat bread, legumes, and sweet potatoes.

Which foods lower blood sugar?

Eating a varied, nutritious diet is beneficial for everyone, but is especially important for people with diabetes. In this article, learn which foods can help keep blood sugar levels in check, including oatmeal, cold-water fish, whole wheat bread, legumes, and sweet potatoes.

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