#nutrition science

A 1975 experiment convinced millions that dieting causes binge eating and obesity. Decades of new research tell a different story—and the implications reach far beyond the dinner table.

Same parents, same kitchen, completely different eating habits. Science reveals the fascinating interplay of genes and environment that shapes children's food preferences.

Discover the scientific food coma causes behind postprandial somnolence. Learn how insulin, tryptophan, and your internal clock trigger afternoon sleepiness.