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Critics claim the oils pressed from the seeds of certain plants are toxic and fueling high rates of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.

Eating greasy food can keep you awake at night. But does good food help you sleep? The answer is yes, according to a professor and sleep researcher at Columbia University.

A panel that counsels the U.S. government on the next edition of dietary guidelines is recommending that you trade burgers and steaks for beans, peas and lentils.

But some health experts worry about traditional diet companies and gyms getting in the medication business and believe the drugs will cater to society’s need for quick fixes.

A federal judge in Florida refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit that claims Burger King’s ads overstate the amount of meat in its Whopper and other sandwiches. But Burger King is far from the only one.

Online platforms are overflowing with testimonials for GLP-1s. The drugs show promise for inducing weight loss, but many aren’t FDA-approved for that use.

An unlicensed woman fined for offering dietary advice contends that the state violated her rights but a federal district court and appeals court disagreed. The Supreme Court rejected the case.

The arrangement with schools in Pinellas marks a foray into education for the Bucs' superstar and his methods — including some that have been criticized as pseudoscience.

A woman was cited by the state in 2017 for getting paid to provide dietary advice without being a licensed dietitian or nutritionist. She claims it's a violation of her First Amendment rights.

An unlicensed woman fined for offering dietary advice contends that the state violated her speech rights. A appellate panel ruled against her, but her attorneys want the full court to hear the case.

A poor diet can lead to vision loss, experts say. For a teen, it's certainly rare, but a new case study documents blindness in a boy who ate lots of chips, white bread and bits of processed meat.

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.