processing hungerProcessed Foods Cause Unhealthy ‘Protein Hunger,’ Says Research Processed foods are low on nutrients and create a "protein hunger" -- which prompts more consumption until protein targets are met. By Amlan Sarkar
Five Stars for SmokingStudies Linking Diet With Health Can Be Conflicting. Scientists Propose a System to Rate the Evidence Scientists have proposed a star rating system that aims to help people make personal health decisions, inform health policy, and guide future research. By Ananya Singh
Can't OutrunExercising Can’t Reverse the Impact of Unhealthy Diets, Shows Study “Independent of each other, both diet and physical activity are critical to health and longevity... if possible, try to do both things right.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Oh No!Very‑Low Calorie Diets Can Increase Dangerous Gut Bacteria: Study "Our results underscore that the role of calories in weight management is much more complex than simply how much energy a person is taking in.” By Saumya Kalia
Green PlatesIndia’s National Dietary Guidelines Have One of the Smallest Carbon Footprints in the World A seven-country study explored which nations' nutrition standards are the most environmentally friendly. By Liesl Goecker
Fifty Shades Of HungerWhy Do Our Appetites Fluctuate? Diet, hormones, mental health and more have an effect on how hungry we feel. By Devrupa Rakshit
The Whiter The WorseWhite Rice Consumption Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk In 21‑Country Study Highly processed white rice -- which is stripped of its nutritional value -- causes blood sugar levels to spike. By Aditi Murti
Positive Domino EffectsWorking Out Facilitates Healthy Eating, and Inactivity Facilitates Poor Diet: Research According to a phenomenon called the transfer effect, attitudes regarding behaviors like exercising can transfer to other behaviors, like eating. By Aditi Murti
Sweet TruthIndia Is the Second‑Biggest Manufacturer of Sugary Beverages Globally: The Lancet Consumption of ultra-processed foods is increasing the burden of obesity and malnutrition in India. By Anubhuti Matta
Hoofless WonderThe Future of Meat May Not Require Animals Microbe-manufactured protein and plant-based, meat-tasting burgers are picking up steam -- and investment. By Liesl Goecker
Just Eat HealthyUntrending: Antioxidants Can’t Cure Cancer, Preserve Youth Antioxidants do have health benefits -- but in high amounts, their effects can backfire. By Liesl Goecker
The Fail DietMost People Will Regain Weight After Losing It; Here’s Why Scientists are looking into what, exactly, causes the changes to metabolism behind yoyo weight loss. By Liesl Goecker
Crunch A CarrotNew 20‑Year Study Confirms Lifetime Health Benefits of Low‑Fat Diets A long-term healthy diet can lower one's risk of many diseases, but it can't cure them once they develop. By Liesl Goecker
Watch What You EatStudy Finds Indian Packaged Foods to Be the Unhealthiest in the World Researchers say it could be one reason why Indians are at a higher risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases. By Anubhuti Matta
Fat FueledUntrending: The Keto Diet Might Help Weight Loss, But That Doesn’t Make It Healthy Like most fad diets, keto come with a trade-off. By Liesl Goecker
Cut It OutCrash Dieting May Give You More Belly Fat, High Blood Pressure Not really worth it, then. By Anubhuti Matta
