How a gene for obesity affects the brain

Obesity is a complicated condition, caused by a combination of genetics, the food environment, behavior, and other factors. For millennia, getting enough food to survive and thrive was difficult. For

How time-restricted eating affects weight loss

Time-restricted eating is the latest craze for people looking to lose weight, but whether it works is still the calorie-burning question. A new study from the University of Mississippi shows

A healthy diet in childhood is linked to starting menstrual periods later, regardless of BMI or height

Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to