Dramatic calorie restriction is associated with increased lifespan in rats. Whether such a relation exists in humans, however, remains unknown. In this randomized trial, researchers evaluated the ...

A controlled reduction in calorie intake can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas.

Research suggests that while cutting calories might help you lose weight and reduce risk of disease, it also carries health risks. Living comes with a side effect: aging. Despite what you might hear ...

Dear Reader: This is a perplexing question. We need energy to live, and the food we eat provides that energy. Obviously, gluttony can lead to dire health consequences, including Type 2 diabetes, ...

Intermittent fasting and calorie deficits can both be used for weight management and fat loss—in most cases, the most effective eating plan is one you're able to adhere to long term.

Eating a balanced diet is a no-brainer for anyone wanting to be healthier. However, it turns out that a specific diet could provide even more benefits. Researchers have found that a 2-year calorie ...

Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their ...

Today, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) supports CR research in both rodents and primates to the tune of $3 million per year. Much of the rodent work is directed at discovering the mechanism that ...

Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their ...

Reducing caloric intake by 30% for 20 years slowed down indicators of brain aging in a new study of rhesus monkeys. Specifically, calorie reduction appeared to enhance the integrity of the brain’s ...