Baby Foods Contain a Significant Amount of Lead: Report
Eight types of baby foods had detectable amounts of lead in more than 40 percent of samples.
Poor Diet During Pregnancy Can Age a Baby’s Heart
New research shows that a baby from an undernourished mother is more likely to suffer early heart aging than the child of an well-nourished parent.
Fruits and Vegetables Can Slow ALS: Study
Fruits and vegetables can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a study says.
Man Develops Hepatitis From Energy Drinks: Case Study
Be careful about overconsuming energy drinks – you may wind up with a case of acute hepatitis, warns a cautionary case study.
Naked Juice Lawsuit: PepsiCo Sued Over Health Claims
PepsiCo’s Naked brand of fruit and vegetable juices is under fire for allegedly misleading consumers about nutritional benefits.
The Impact of America’s First Soda Tax
After enacting the nation’s first soda tax, Berkeley has cut sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by 21 percent.
Fast Food Fever? Those Cravings Could Be in Your Genes
Some people are hardwired with an appetite for high-fat foods, according to the study appearing in the journal Nature Communications.
Two Diet Drinks a Day Could Double Your Diabetes Risk: Study
Researchers in Sweden found that sugary drinks can double a person’s chances of developing a certain type of diabetes.
Why Parents Can Relax Over Fussy-Eating Toddlers
If your toddler obsesses over Cheetos and throws a fit when you try to introduce a sweet potato, it might not be your fault.
Post-Election Stress? Try These 7 Foods To Keep Calm
As soothing and as tempting as it may seem, downing a pizza or a bag of chips might actually make your post-election stress and anxiety worse.
Genetically Modified Potatoes Clear USDA Hurdle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved two types of genetically engineered potatoes for commercial planting.
Stubborn Belly Fat? Try Adding Canola Oil To Your Diet
Adding canola oil to your diet might help shrink stubborn abdominal fat in as little as four weeks.
Sugar, Sugar: World Health Organization Wants Countries to Tax Sugary Drinks
Citing a “global increase” in obesity and diabetes rates, the World Health Organization recommended a worldwide tax on sugary drinks.
Probiotic Takeover? PepsiCo Looking to Buy KeVita
PepsiCo Inc. is in confidential negotiations to possibly add another probiotic provider, KeVita Inc., to its list of health-conscious beverage providers.
Cranberry Juice is Not the Answer for UTIs, Study Says
Cranberries have long been touted as a remedy for urinary tract infections, but a new study suggests that the health benefits may be overblown.
The Diet Rollercoaster Explained
Your body may be quietly undermining your weight-loss efforts. A new study reveals that appetite increases as you lose weight.
Most Cookbooks Lack Sufficient Food-Safety Information, Study Says
The study authors found a particular grievance with a common characteristic of cookbooks: using the duration of cooking in place of an internal temperature reading.
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