This post was co-authored by Michelle May, MD. In 2024, one in eight people reported taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist (or GLP-1 for short). GLP-1s signal the hypothalamus to reduce hunger signals and ...

Most nutrition scientists agree that occasionally eating ultra-processed food, also called highly processed food, is no big deal. But, statistics show, that occasional part is no easy trick. Such food ...

A whole food diet prioritizes minimally processed or unprocessed foods that are close to their natural states. Eating whole foods may help improve overall health and could reduce the risk of ...

Your food choices are some of the most impactful decisions you can make for your overall health, especially if you opt for anti-inflammatory foods. But how can you identify those nutritious options?

Ms. Morgan is a food systems consultant. Mr. Bittman is a former Opinion columnist and a special adviser on food at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. See more of our coverage in ...