/tags/diet diet en-US WLRN Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-02/the-u-s-diet-is-deadly-here-are-7-ideas-to-get-americans-eating-healthier The way many Americans eat is fueling chronic disease. Here are seven big ideas from the White House's upcoming nutrition conference for how to improve Americans' diets. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-02/the-u-s-diet-is-deadly-here-are-7-ideas-to-get-americans-eating-healthier Allison Aubrey /2019-12-08/eat-for-10-hours-fast-for-14-this-daily-habit-prompts-weight-loss-study-finds A new study finds time-restricted eating helped overweight people who were at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes to lose about 3% of their body weight, reduce belly fat and feel more energetic. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT /2019-12-08/eat-for-10-hours-fast-for-14-this-daily-habit-prompts-weight-loss-study-finds Allison Aubrey /2019-08-25/praise-dont-tease-and-other-tips-to-help-kids-with-their-weight Even well-intended comments about weight and dieting can actually harm children. Here's advice for how to set kids up for a healthy life and a positive self-image. Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:30:49 GMT /2019-08-25/praise-dont-tease-and-other-tips-to-help-kids-with-their-weight Susie Neilson /2019-04-03/bad-diets-are-responsible-for-more-deaths-than-smoking-global-study-finds Some 11 million deaths annually are linked to diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, a study finds. Researchers say that makes diet the leading risk factor for deaths around the world. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 22:31:00 GMT /2019-04-03/bad-diets-are-responsible-for-more-deaths-than-smoking-global-study-finds Allison Aubrey /2019-01-21/you-dont-have-to-go-no-carb-instead-think-slow-carb Ditching carbs can lead to quick weight loss, but can you really stick with it? Here's the science on eating carbs smarter to keep you sated and healthy. Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:07:00 GMT /2019-01-21/you-dont-have-to-go-no-carb-instead-think-slow-carb Allison Aubrey /2018-08-06/diet-hit-a-snag-your-gut-bacteria-may-be-partly-to-blame Scientists are learning more about how our gut microbes may influence dieting. A small new study finds successful dieters have a different mix of bacteria than less-successful dieters. Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:58:00 GMT /2018-08-06/diet-hit-a-snag-your-gut-bacteria-may-be-partly-to-blame Allison Aubrey /2018-01-22/personalized-diets-can-your-genes-really-tell-you-what-to-eat There's an explosion of interest in personalized diet approaches and at-home test kits are popping up everywhere. Part of the approach includes analyzing your DNA, but genes can only tell us so much. Mon, 22 Jan 2018 10:01:00 GMT /2018-01-22/personalized-diets-can-your-genes-really-tell-you-what-to-eat Allison Aubrey /2018-01-03/from-vegan-to-keto-and-mediterranean-experts-rank-2018s-best-diets A panel of experts convened by U.S. News ranked the best diets. The Mediterranean diet comes out on top. Two new diets are ranked: the physician-created Nutritarian diet and the popular Keto diet. Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:28:00 GMT /2018-01-03/from-vegan-to-keto-and-mediterranean-experts-rank-2018s-best-diets Allison Aubrey /2017-05-01/yo-yo-dieting-may-pose-serious-risks-for-heart-patients People with heart disease should keep their weight down, but it can be hard to lose weight and keep it off. Now a study shows big fluctuations may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Mon, 01 May 2017 08:28:00 GMT /2017-05-01/yo-yo-dieting-may-pose-serious-risks-for-heart-patients Patti Neighmond /2017-04-22/chew-on-this-for-earth-day-how-our-diets-impact-the-planet The foods we choose to put on our plates — or toss away – could have more of an ecological impact than many of us realize. Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT /2017-04-22/chew-on-this-for-earth-day-how-our-diets-impact-the-planet Maria Godoy, Allison Aubrey