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Obesity's Link to Dementia

Both obesity and Alzheimer's contribute to neurodegeneration and cortical thinning that interfere with memory and other cognitive functions. >

Fatty Fast Food Livers

Eating even a modest fast food meal daily -- a small burger and fries -- can lead to fatty liver disease. >

Intermittent Fasting Changes Genes

A long, overnight break between meals gives cells a chance to reboot and changes gene expression in a good way. Try eating dinner earlier. >

Low-Fat or Low-Carb?

If you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, keeping your blood sugar under control is key. What kind of diet best helps you do this? >

What Does "Whole Grain" Really Mean?

The fiber in whole grains has undeniable health benefits, but there are conflicting guidelines for consumers. How to be sure of your intake. >

Rating the New Weight-Loss Meds

More and more people are trying to lose weight to protect their health. Four new medications, in addition to diet and exercise, can help. >

Rationing Insulin

The high price of insulin means that many diabetics skip or reduce doses to save money, a choice that is dangerous to their health. >

Artificial Sweeteners Affect Glucose Metabolism

Non-nutritive sweeteners like stevia have long been seen as a win-win for dieters. But they appear to have a worrisome impact on the gut. >

A Low-Cal Sweetener with Gut Benefits

Researchers are working on a new artificial sweetener that, unlike current offerings, boosts good gut microbes as it cuts calories. >

Keto or Mediterranean — Which Diet is Better for Diabetes?

Two diets geared to help people with diabetes lower blood sugar and lose weight were put to a head-to-head test. Guess which won and why. >

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