Caloric restriction is a dietary intervention that is considered to be a reduction in the total energy intake with the maintenance of proper nutrition. It is associated with several health effects, ...

Food and water are fuels in every facet of life. From providing energy to handle the daily grind to giving us nutrients we need to recover and grow stronger, what and how much we eat matters ...

A new study finds that reducing caloric intake may slow the pace of aging according to some biomarkers. Participants in the study who reduced their caloric intake with a carefully constructed and ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You’ve heard the saying “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to weight loss. This is referring to a calorie deficit. But ...

Understanding the underlying causes of obesity and how to prevent it is the best way to fight the obesity epidemic, according to Esra Tasali, MD, Director of the UChicago Sleep Center at the ...

Calories are the energy in food and beverages, allowing you to move, breathe, and survive. The number of calories a person needs per day varies depending on several factors, such as age, height, ...