Scientists are uncovering how the volume of food on your plate affects appetite and satiety—challenging the idea that cutting portions is the most effective strategy.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’re all familiar with the adage that if you want to lose weight, all you have to do is “eat less and move more.” It sounds ...

Imagine you could eat less, simply by thinking about eating! A new study published in Science finds just that: people who imagined themselves repeatedly indulging in sweet or salty treats ended up ...

A Yale-led study found that eating fewer calories may lower inflammation connected to aging. Participants reduced their ...

Adults with obesity achieved greater long-term weight loss if they partook in a nutrition plan designed for rapid weight loss ...

Climate researchers have long grappled with how to get Americans to eat less beef, a food with a huge global warming impact. Now some are thinking... Eating less beef is a climate solution. Here's why ...

It's a super common and demotivating scenario. We think the formula is simple: "eat less = lose weight." And yes, it's a crucial part of the equation, but it's not the only one! There are many other ...

Processed foods can be hard to avoid. They're everywhere and often the most affordable and convenient options. All that added sodium, sugar and other ingredients can taste pretty good, too. "Processed ...

As a new semester at Tufts begins, food is everywhere — at dining halls, social bonding events, late-night study sessions and parties. It is ubiquitous, a triviality many of us neglect to consider, ...