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Why fish oil supplements are basically worthless: study

The labels on fish oil supplements make health claims that are completely unsubstantiated by any research, according to a recent review by experts.

What you should order at McDonald's, according to dietitians

Everyone's lovin' it -- even dietitians.

Eat these 3 common foods for a natural energy boost: health expert

Put down the carafe of coffee, extra large energy drink or sugary snack and consider these three natural energy boosters next time you're struggling to keep your eyes open.

Genius almond milk hack could save big bucks on pricey dairy-free drink

If you're an almond milk drinker, you're going to go nuts over this hack.

How you eat 800 extra calories working from home — and what to do about it

This might be tough to swallow — but working from home could be making you fat.

New weight loss drug could provide exercise, metabolism boost in a pill: study

US pharmacy researchers have developed and tested a new drug that could help humans lose weight simply by convincing the body's muscles that they are working out.

How Big Tobacco created America's junk food diet and obesity epidemic

Many addictive junk foods were created by the same companies that brought us addictive cigarettes.

I traded veganism for a diet of meat and butter — and I feel better than ever

Now, when people tell her to eat veggies she says "gnaw."

This popular Dunkin’ drink has the same amount of sugar as 14 donuts

"If 'America runs on' this, we're f—ed," quipped chef Bobby Parrish.

This common spice treats indigestion just as well as prescription drugs: doctors

Nutrition experts are still discovering the ways this root spice can benefit the body.

These 10 nutrition mistakes could be taking years off your life: Here's what to do instead

"Nutrition is thought to dictate about 80% of one’s health, and obesity irrefutably shaves nearly 10 years off a person’s life," said Dr. Brett Osborn, a board-certified neurosurgeon in West Palm...

Scam 'Military Diet' doesn't pass muster, say experts

"Do I think it could be detrimental to the millions of Americans who already have an unhealthy relationship with food? Yes," said one expert.

I'm a pharmacist — Here are five reasons you should ditch fake sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners seem like the ideal solution, offering the promise of sweetness without the guilt but they could be causing more harm than good.

Just 12% of Americans — mostly men — are eating half of our beef supply: new research

"Meat, especially red meat, is associated with masculinity, strength and power in Western culture," the researchers said.

Doctors urged to prescribe fruits and veggies as poor nutrition heightens chronic disease diagnoses

It's not a myth — an apple a day could soon keep the doctor away.

Craving candy? Watching someone else scarf down treats can reduce urges: study

Scientists have found some "Twix" to minimize the itch to eat candy.

Is 'girl dinner' healthy — or an eating disorder? Experts weigh in

"Girl dinner" is the latest food trend in which gals everywhere are showing off what they pulled together from their fridges and pantries as a low-effort dinner.

I eat roadkill and forage — we should treat plants and animals like people

Eric Joseph Lewis, 41, spends just $50 a week on store-bought food, opting to forage for wild plants and eat roadkill, instead.

Eat more of this vegetable — it may protect your lungs from asthma: study

The leafy green rich in Vitamin K could help in keeping lungs healthy.