women’s health

Learn about the triple threat that could be impacting your appetite, weight, mood and more. Unless you’re a medical professional, when hormones are brought up in conversation, most people initially think of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and occasionally thyroid — those typically associated with puberty, common medical conditions, menopause and hypothyroidism. However, there are many other hormones...

Consuming carbs and artificially sweetened drinks together can cause metabolic dysfunction, researchers find. Energy bars and drinks containing artificial sweeteners instead of sugar might not be a healthy trade after all, suggests research published in Cell Metabolism. Scientists wanted to see whether repeated use of artificial sweeteners might erode your ability to taste sweet things, which could...

When it comes to improving your fitness, nutrition and health, we’ve chosen a dozen of the simplest ways to eat better, perform better and boost your entire well-being. Going to the Gym Without Eating First? Here’s a new incentive: Eat protein before you go and you can peel off 15 pounds a year. A study published...