A low-carb diet may have health benefits, but there are also risks to consider. Learn what the evidence says.

Should you consider a low-carb diet?

There may be health benefits, but there are also risks to consider.

In this feature, we investigate historical fad diets and ineffective weight loss interventions from the Victorian era to the 1950s.

Fad diets from history: Arsenic, cigarettes, and tapeworms

Fad diets are nothing new.

A lot of content on the internet suggests that apple cider vinegar helps with weight loss, but is it really effective? We examine the evidence to uncover the truth.

Apple cider vinegar and weight loss: The truth

What does the evidence say about apple cider vinegar and weight loss?

Fad diets may seem like a modern invention, but they’re as old as human culture. Here, we look at some ancient examples.

Fad diets and weight loss: An ancient history

Some ancient ideas weren’t as daft as many of our modern efforts.

Scientists use the body mass index (BMI) as a measure of weight. But it has flaws, and there are other ways to check your weight and health. 

What is BMI, and is it important?

There are other ways to assess our weight and — more importantly — our health.

Intermittent fasting can help some people lose weight, but it’s not for everyone. In this article, we’ll break down the research on whether it really works.

Can intermittent fasting help with weight loss?

What does science say about intermittent fasting and weight loss?

Discover how different aspects of your lifestyle, metabolic health, and immune system contribute to your overall health.

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Should you consider a low-carb diet?

Fad diets from history: Arsenic, cigarettes, and tapeworms

Apple cider vinegar and weight loss: The truth

Fad diets and weight loss: An ancient history

What is BMI, and is it important?

Can intermittent fasting help with weight loss?

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