Dried fruit has long been thought to contribute to tooth decay, but what does the science say?

Dietary guidelines often patronizingly recommend what is considered acceptable or achievable rather than what the best available balance of evidence suggests is best.

What effect do artificial sweeteners such as sucralose (Splenda), saccharin (Sweet & Low), aspartame (Nutrasweet) and acesulfame K (Sweet One) have on our gut bacteria?

If copper is associated with Alzheimer’s disease, what about healthy whole plant food sources such as nuts, seeds, beans, and whole grains?

Why we should wait 10 minutes after chopping or crushing garlic before cooking unless we’re going in for elective surgery within the next week.

What’s the best way of fulfilling the omega-3 essential fat requirements?

Even when study subjects are forced to eat so much that they didn’t lose any weight, a plant-based diet can still reverse type 2 diabetes in a matter of weeks.

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with severe calorie restriction—whether by surgery or starvation—but can also be reversed by simply eating healthier.

Is the reversal of type 2 diabetes with gastric bypass surgery due to the actual operation or just the severely restrictive diet required for recovery?

The pros and cons of fennel fruits as a cheap, easy-to-find, light-weight, nonperishable source of nitrates.