13 Hot-Weather Horrors

13 Hot-Weather Horrors Run-ins with bears, rip currents, rusty nails, and brain-eating amoeba -- we’ve compiled summer’s scariest health threats and tell you how to avoid them . View Slideshow ›   •  Should You Pee on a Jellyfish Sting?   •  This Is What Sun Damage Looks Like   •  Signs You’re Not Drinking Enough Water

Keep Away Beware These Bad Bugs     See pictures of ticks, spiders, and other critters with dangerous stings and bites.  View Slideshow › Save Your Skin Heat rash, sunburns, poison ivy – here’s how to prevent and treat summer’s biggest itches and ouches. View Slideshow › Watch What You Eat Food poisoning is more common in summer. The 20 biggest culprits and how not to get sick . View Slideshow › Is This the New Lyme Disease? There are no medicines to treat or cure this tick-borne virus. The only way to avoid it, is to do this. Watch Video ›

Drinking Counts for Weight Loss, Too

We watch what we eat, but what about our liquids? These drinks can help tweak your metabolism, curb your appetite, and cut calories. View Slideshow ›   •  Best and Worst Juices for Your Health   •  The 7 Wonders of Water   •  10 Low-Calorie Cocktails

4th of July: Fire Up the Grill     Get tips to smoke large cuts of meat, make healthier burgers, and more.  View Slideshow › Should You Give Up Gluten? Many are cutting it from their diets, but is the sacrifice worth it? Advice from an expert. Read Blog › A Diet for Your Mind Another great reason to eat healthy: Your food choices may lower your odds of getting Alzheimer’s. Read Article › 'Why Can’t I Stop Eating?' Don’t get caught in the “eat, repent, repeat” cycle. Learn how to break it. Read Article ›

emotional eating

Are You an Emotional Eater? Are you eating because you’re hungry or because you had a tough day at work? Three clues you’re eating for purely emotional reasons. Read Article ›   • How to Stop Emotional Eating   • Signs of Binge Eating Disorder   • 10 Ways to Control Your Eating   Becoming a Vegetarian     Want to eat less meat or give it up entirely? These tips can help you make a smooth transition.  View Slideshow › 10 Heart-Smart Food Swaps Cut back on fat and calories with a few simple substitutions.  View Slideshow › Nutrition for Women See which vitamins and minerals matter most for each life stage.  View Slideshow ›

Foods to Boost Brain Power

Foods to Boost Brain Power Who would have thought coffee, a glass of OJ, or even a piece of chocolate could improve your memory and concentration? View Slideshow ›   • Which Foods Are Worst for a Certain Blood Fat?   • Foods to Help You Live Longer   • Heart-Friendly Meals   Milk: Friend or Foe?     A new study questions the health benefits of drinking milk.  Read Article › Hungry No More These 5 foods are healthy, satisfying, and help you feel full longer.  Read Article › The Truth About Vitamins Can the color of your urine show whether you’re getting enough? Test your knowledge.  Take Quiz › Mexican Made Easy A Food Network chef shares healthier takes on Mexican classics.  Read Article ›

14 Grocery Shopping Myths Busted

Is fresh produce better for you than frozen? Are the middle aisles at the grocery store nothing but junk food? Get the facts. View Slideshow ›   • 5 Snacks to Enjoy (and 5 to Avoid)   • How to Choose the Best Frozen Dinners   • Make a Grocery List in Minutes   The Look-Younger Diet     Eating the right mix of foods can help you fight the signs of aging.  Read Article › Dodge Diet Pitfalls 8 ways to avoid them and set yourself up for weight loss success.  Read Article › Bread Fact vs. Fiction It's everywhere, it's everywhere. Can eating too much bread raise your blood pressure?  Take Quiz › Diabetes-Friendly Meals Check out the power breakfast, balanced dinner, and trimmed-down gumbo.  View Slideshow ›

10 Ways to Eat Less

Weird but true: The color of your plate can affect how much you eat. Get other surprising strategies. View Slideshow ›   • Rise in Obesity: What’s to Blame?    • Foods to Help You Concentrate   • Best, Worst Foods for Diabetes   Slow-Cooker Recipes     Doesn’t a warm, hearty stew sound perfect for dinner tonight?  Get Recipes › The Truth About Tea Hot vs. cold, green vs. black -- what’s the healthiest way to drink tea? Get the facts.  Take Quiz › Thanksgiving Sides These seasonal sides are so good, they’ll outshine the turkey.  Read Article › Foods for the Flu These 10 foods won’t cure you, but they may make you feel better.  View Slideshow ›

Best Foods for Your Mood

Best Foods for Your Mood With the holidays fast approaching, now is the time to stock up on healthy foods to help you stay upbeat and energetic. View Slideshow ›   • Fish for Thanksgiving? How to Make It   • 25 Healthy Holiday Choices   • Foods to Sharpen Your Concentration   Festive Desserts     38 ideas for a perfectly sweet ending to your Thanksgiving meal.  Get Recipes › Winter Warmers Fill up and slim down with these healthy, hearty cold-weather soups.  Read Article › 15 Foods to Boost Immunity Can you really fight off the flu by eating oysters? Get the scoop.  View Slideshow › The Truth About Bread Would you be healthier -- and thinner -- if you gave it up?  Read Article ›

Cholesterol Shockers

Cholesterol Shockers From coffee to flour tortillas, these surprising foods can boost your "bad" cholesterol. Get tips to help make safer choices. View Slideshow ›   • 23 Foods That Can Save Your Heart   • Best Foods to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol   • Which Diet Is the Best for Your Heart?   Featured 5 Tools for Cooks     These essentials make cooking at home easier, faster, and more fun.  Read Article › What Are Super Foods? Learn which fish, veggies, and grains are nutritional powerhouses.  Take Quiz › 3 Recipes for Wild Rice This healthy, hearty grain is more versatile than you may think.  Read Article › 10 Ways to Eat Less These tactics can help you tame cravings and keep portions sensible.  View Slideshow ›