Food companies slam FDA plan to regulate "healthy" label
General Mills and other packaged-food giants say the government's push to tighten food labeling rules is unconstitutional.
Diet and Nutrition
What's in U.S. foods that Europe deems unfit for human consumption?
One expert says most Americans likely don't realize how many additives they're eating that European regulators shun — and it's "almost certainly" making them sick.
How did Ozempic and Wegovy get so popular for weight loss?
Doctors say these drugs are highly effective for weight loss — and now, there's a shortage.
New study links drinking during pandemic to increased obesity rates
People also reported exercising more and smoking less — but not enough to offset other unhealthy habits.
Almost half of humanity is eating too much or too little, report says
The Global Nutrition Report and other recent research shows a major gulf in diets around the world, with a big impact not only on our health, but the health of our planet.
Plant-based diets: Putting veggies at the center of our plates
Just 5% of U.S. households are vegan or vegetarian, but there are plenty you might call "plant curious," with omnivores swapping out some meat for vegetables in a diet that's plant-based, or "flexitarian."
Building a balanced diet with healthy dietary fats
Dietary fats are an essential part of keeping our bodies healthy, but how do you know which ones are beneficial?
FDA urges food industry to reduce salt in products
The new recommendations seek to decrease the nation's average sodium consumption by 12% over the next two and a half years.
This effective weight loss strategy takes just 15 minutes a day
A new study suggests this proven intervention may not be as much work as you think
What to eat before a workout – and foods to avoid
Experts say eating the wrong foods right before hitting the gym can drag you down
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