Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took part in the survey is a member of the Center’s American ...

Like it hot? Your heart, gut — and even your lifespan — may benefit.

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict only the wealthy. But this stereotype is contradicted by ...

Following tonsillectomy, eating cold, soft foods may help soothe your throat. Examples include ice cream, sorbet, gelato, and popsicles. It’s important to drink plenty of liquids and return to your typical diet as soon as possible. Water, milk, and clear ...

Hot weather can quietly increase the demands placed on your body, especially when you're losing more fluid through sweat. Dietitians say some everyday summer foods can help support hydration and kidney health at the same time—and they don't require complicated diets or supplements.