TIME Magazine

The Politics of Fat

Experts say our expanding girth is killing us and costing the health-care system billions. But is this a problem government can solve? Or should?

Low-Carb Diets: Heart Approved!

A new study shows diets low in carbohydrates and high in proteins and fats are not associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease in women

The Takeaway Diet of 2006

Advice from studies telling us what to eat and drink as well as what to avoid

How Sweet It Isn't

If artificial sugar is so splendid, why aren't we thin?

Six Rules for Eating Wisely

A guide through the increasingly treacherous landscape of food choices

More Than Just A Little Chunky

What are the health effects of carrying around all those extra pounds?

KFC's Big Fat Problem

KFC is being sued for frying its chicken in cooking oils that contain trans fats, which can contribute to heart disease and diabetes

Does My Diet Fit My Genes?

The new science of nutrigenomics has some answers. It explains why fat and caffeine are worse for some than others

Five Foods to Fear

They may not seem like junk food. But nutritionists say these products are almost as bad for you as candy bars or soda

Choose Your Fish Wisely

The healthy bonus that comes from fish, it seems, has a price