General Nutrition

NYC Trans Fat Ban Is Working

New York Citys ban on trans fats in restaurant chains, enacted in 2006

Cocoa Flavanols Could Be Good for Your Brain

As the weather cools, a cup of hot cocoa might hit the spot-and could boost your brainpower

McDonalds Posts Calorie Counts

Not waiting for federal regulations that would require chain restaurants to

Spin Common in Study Coverage

Putting an overly positive spin on study results starts with the summary of

Watch Your Weight and Help Protect Your Brain

Staying healthy and maintaining a normal weight may be good not only for your body but also for your

Does It Still Pay to Pick Organic?

Despite little difference in nutrients, some organic foods may still make sense.

Can Fish Oil Help Keep You Young?

Increasing your ratio of omega-3s to omega-6 fats may slow aging at the cellular level.

Makeover Your Meals with 13 Healthy Ideas for 2013

Small changes add up-heres how to get started eating smarter.

Eating Yogurt Linked to Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure

Tufts research finds regular yogurt eaters are 31% less likely to develop hypertension.

A Double-Edged Sword: Dont Overdo Extra Iron

Recent research indicates that getting too much iron could be a concern for older people at risk for age-related neurogenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons and dementia.