Many cat owners know this: As soon as a chip bag rustles, the pet is purring and ready. But what is behind some cats’ preference for salty snacks—and can it become dangerous? PETBOOK explains why cats ...

Plus, RD-approved ways to eat it.

Eating deli meat regularly may increase your blood pressure, particularly if your diet is generally high in sodium. The salt ...

Is chili bad for you? No, chili isn’t bad for you, but some popular toppings, such as sour cream and shredded cheese, can add extra fat and calories to your dish.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But is it possible to get too much of a good thing? The answer, of course, is yes. Too much of anything ...

An ambitious book challenges long-held assumptions on diet and nutrition and exposes gaps in public-health guidance.

As a dietitian, I’m always tuned into the conversations people are having about food. One topic that seems to come up more and more these days: seed oils. They’ve become a hot-button issue, with some ...

New research shows that eating potatoes in this form raises your risk of diabetes by 20 percent. Here's what you need to know. Not all potatoes are created equally, according to a new study that ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A high-protein, low-carb diet can support muscle growth ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD New evidence reveals how frequent takeaway meals elevate dietary inflammation and quietly reshape key ...

If you’ve spent time on social media lately, you may have noticed a new trend making the rounds: fibermaxxing. Put simply, the goal is to get as much fiber as possible into your diet. But the reality ...

If you're celebrating soup season or proactively researching the Mediterranean diet before setting a New Year's resolution, you'll likely see "lentils" mentioned frequently in recipes. One registered ...