junk food
More states to ban soda, junk food purchases with food stamps, Trump Agriculture secretary says
May 23, 2025 | 6:36pmDepartment of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said during a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) event Thursday that the Trump administration will eliminate junk food from food stamp programs.
Scientists can detect junk food consumption in blood and urine tests
May 23, 2025 | 12:11amBlood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research.
Microplastics in junk food may be harming your brain: 'Should concern us all'
May 20, 2025 | 1:00amShocking new research suggests your favorite comfort foods may be giving your brain a not-so-happy meal.
RFK Jr. says ultra-processed food is a 'genocide' on Native Americans
May 14, 2025 | 12:57pm"One of my big priorities will be getting good food, high-quality food, traditional foods onto the reservation, because American Indians, because processed food for American Indians is poison," he said.
These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson's symptoms: study
May 7, 2025 | 4:00pmAround 90,000 new cases of Parkinson's disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking.
I'm planning a big trip to celebrate finishing cancer treatment — but I refuse to take picky eaters along
May 5, 2025 | 2:31pmA man on Reddit shared that he will not travel with his brother's children for food-focused reasons.
Common food may be responsible for more deaths a year than fentanyl: study
April 28, 2025 | 1:51pmThe researchers found that the risk of early death rises by nearly 3% for every 10% increase in calories.
RFK Jr., FDA unveil 8 harmful dyes that will soon be phased out of US food supply -- here's what could be next
April 22, 2025 | 6:34pmOver the coming months, the FDA will revoke authorization for two synthetic food colorings — Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B — and collaborate with the food industry to...
All the health risks of the 8 food dyes the FDA is banning — including cancer and behavioral issues
April 22, 2025 | 5:06pm"Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum," Kennedy said at a Tuesday news conference.
Many people don’t realize they have this stomach condition that causes bloating, constipation and acid reflux
April 17, 2025 | 7:29pmCelebrity nutritionist Dr. Daryl Gioffre says a little-known condition could be behind all of your tummy troubles.
Need a sweet treat? We tested the best cookie delivery services
April 17, 2025 | 3:27pmSkip the dough and let the pros deliver cookies to your door!
The European 'quirks' that helped me lose 20 lbs. without dieting — one shift changed everything
April 17, 2025 | 1:46pmWhen Richa Prasad, 39, moved from Seattle to Portugal two years ago, she found that her consumption habits clashed with local traditions.
Sports Illustrated model and 'MAHA' mom shares key to longevity
April 2, 2025 | 4:00pmMAHA mom and Sports Illustrated model Kristen Louelle Gaffney has been outspoken about her support for the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary.
I'm a neurologist — I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy
March 31, 2025 | 6:00amA nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain.
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools to combat child obesity: 'Farewell, junk food!'
March 30, 2025 | 12:00pmA government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.
I lost 130 pounds with one simple trick — I still eat ice cream sundaes
March 24, 2025 | 7:43pmAmanda York had struggled with her weight — which was between 200 and 250 pounds for most of her life — ever since her brain tumor surgery.
This 2,500-calorie diet can help you lose weight and lower your cancer risk
March 19, 2025 | 10:23amNew research suggests that the traditional diet of people in Papua New Guinea could be the key to better gut health, slimmer waistlines and lower chronic disease risks — without...
How your gut is sabotaging your sleep — and 6 simple ways to fix it
March 14, 2025 | 12:40pmIt's not just bloating keeping you up.
Popular frozen drink linked to children’s illness, study finds
March 14, 2025 | 2:48amGlycerol, a sweetener in slush drinks, led to acute symptoms within an hour.
How to order healthier fast food at places like McDonald's and Chick-fil-A — without just getting the salad
March 7, 2025 | 12:55pmA nutritionist shared tips for making your fast food order healthier without just ordering the lowest-calorie salad on the menu.