The Truth about Fad Diets and How to Build Healthy, Sustainable Habits
Andrew R. Luhrs, MD
December 16, 2025
Every year, new diet trends promise rapid weight loss, detoxification, or a “miracle” fix to health problems. From juice cleanses to carbohydrate-elimination challenges, these quick-fix plans often sound appealing—especially...
Five Tips for Understanding Food Labels and Macronutrients
October 7, 2025
There is a strong connection between our food choices and our overall health. As people seek ways to improve their health, they often turn to reading food labels. There’s a lot of information packed into that box, and...
Raw Milk 101: Benefits, Risks, and What to Consider
Brown University Health Blog Team
August 5, 2025
Would you, or do you, drink raw milk? Over the last few years, interest in drinking unpasteurized milk has grown, with some people claiming a wide range of health benefits. Most of those health benefits, however, are not...
While you may be familiar with the term whole grains, the term ancient grain might be new to you. Ancient grains have been consumed for thousands of years in regions such as China, Africa, India, and the Middle East. In...
