Healthy Makeover for School Food
Snack cakes, nachos and sugary sodas would be expelled from the nations schools under new regulations proposed by the USDA.
Cancer Deaths Keep Dropping
Americans rate of deaths from cancer is down 20% from its peak in 1991, according to a new American Cancer Society report.
Beverage Additives Safety Debated
PepsiCos announcement of plans to remove brominated vegetable oil (BVO) from Gatorade has cast a spotlight on the controversial beverage additive,
Marathon Team Runs for Research
On April 15, the Tufts Marathon Team will once again trek 26 miles, 385 yards from Hopkinton to Boston
Health on the Shelf: Top Food Trends
Grains and legumes will play starring roles in new product introductions this year
Fast-Food Consumption Dips
The percentage of calories Americans consume from restaurant fast food such as hamburgers and pizza declined slightly in a new government report
Steady Salt Reduction Would Save Lives
Half a million lives could be saved over a 10-year period by steadily reducing
Austerity Cues Calorie Cramming
Comfort food may translate into high-calorie food when people perceive that times are tough
New Label Names for Familiar Cuts of Meat
Say goodbye to pork butt.
Unhealthy Eating Makes Bad Mood Worse
If youre already worried about your weight and diet