Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Both calorie deficit and intermittent fasting can promote weight loss, ...

The new year is just around the corner. If your resolution is to get healthy and lose weight, you may want to consider trying ...

A YouGov poll finds many Americans want to exercise, eat healthier or lose weight in 2026, with experts touting calorie ...

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 ...

Intermittent fasting has been sold as a metabolic reset button, a way to burn more fat and improve health simply by eating ...

Excess belly fat poses serious health risks beyond cosmetic concerns, significantly increasing chances of heart disease and diabetes. While spot reduction isn’t possible, combining strategic exercise ...

Time restricted eating is often promoted as a simple way to improve blood sugars and metabolism, even without thinking too much about calories. A new controlled trial suggests the story is less ...

If you’re on a weight loss journey while also trying to gain muscle, you may be wondering if you can build muscle in a calorie deficit. It may seem like the two concepts contradict one ...

A light bite? A full plate? Or nothing at all? After years of mixed messages, new research may finally reveal the best ...

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...