Calories are the energy in food and beverages, allowing you to move, breathe, and survive. The number of calories a person needs per day varies depending on several factors, such as age, height, ...

Experts say the time at which you eat is, on its own, not as significant as some people believe it is. (Getty Creative) Does when you eat really matter? Maybe not. According to new research from Johns ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that a small, sustainable calorie reduction — not extreme dieting — may actually slow ...

Nearly a quarter of the calories U.S. adults consume comes from snacks, according to a new study published in PLOS Global Public Health. Americans consume an average of 400 to 500 calories in snacks ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say consuming fewer calories as well as eating more healthily can slow down the aging process. Johner Images/Getty Images Researchers say reducing calorie intake seems ...

A new study from the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that intermittent fasting fails to help dieters drop weight, with calorie counting still the most effective way to shed any ...

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A large Chinese cohort study found that meat consumption was linked to a higher chance of reaching extreme old age.

Many foods and drinks add hidden calories to your diet. Soda, candy, and fast food increase the risk of weight gain and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A single dose of Ritalin appears to dampen adults' taste for calories and fat -- suggesting, researchers say, that the ADHD drug should be studied as a weight-loss ...

A comprehensive review highlights small but meaningful reductions in calorie selection and consumption from food labeling, while evidence for alcohol remains inconclusive. Study: Calorie (energy) ...