Diet and disease

Rare cells in the blood could identify patients at high risk of heart attacks.
Ker Than, Contributor
Researchers are beginning to understand what makes people overweight and developing math tools to address the global problem.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Add virtual reality to the list of things that can make you feel a bit bigger around the waist.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
A new imaging study shows the powerful impact food has on the brain.
Devin Powell, Contributor