Diet soda does not raise blood sugar like regular soda, but is it the best choice long-term? Learn how each affects glucose, ...

Tests promising to reveal your “biological age” are booming. But scientists say the results vary widely — and aren’t reliable ...

It's known that eating high levels of ultra-processed food is associated with negative health outcomes, but a new study is looking at an underexplored impact: muscle health. In the study, published ...

The image looks like a slice of highly marbled flesh, reminiscent of a high-end steak with abundant fine-grained streaks of fat. But that’s not dinner. It’s an MRI scan of the thigh of a 62-year-old ...

Rising oil prices tend to push up the cost of groceries, but that doesn't mean shoppers need to rush out and stock up, economists say. Brent crude has surged above $100 a barrel in recent weeks — ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. A new California bill continues the state’s ...

Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have higher odds of conceiving, according to new research from McMaster University. The link persists even after accounting for age, weight, ...

QUEENS, N.Y. − The New York Mets have not only made new additions to their team roster, but Citi Field also unveiled a great deal of new food options available at the ballpark in 2026. Buy me some ...

MLB’s memo notes a slight drop in the Florida State League strikeout rate after the check-swing challenge was implemented, “having a positive impact on balls in play and encouraging more extensive ...

Major League Baseball will implement a handful of rule changes at various levels of the minor leagues during the 2026 season. Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs first reported the slate and those ...

Officials say consumers should check their freezers for affected products. — Image generated with DALL·E 3 A nationwide food recall has grown dramatically after additional complaints from consumers ...