November 30, 2017 Forecast predicts over half of US children will be obese by age 35 Nearly three in five children in the U.S. today are destined to be obese when they reach their 35th birthday, according to a new projection.
November 6, 2017 Millions either malnourished or obese in global nutrition crisis Almost every country in the world now has serious nutrition problems, either due to over-eating leading to obesity or a lack of food leading to undernutrition, according to a major study published on Saturday.
October 31, 2017 FDA moves to revoke claim that soy protein protects the heart The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a rule revoking the right of companies to claim soy protein protects the heart, while potentially allowing a more circumspect health claim.
October 9, 2017 Cholera claims unborn children as epidemic spreads Yemen misery One of the latest victims of the cholera epidemic that has killed more than 2,000 people in Yemen had yet to even take her first breath.
September 27, 2017 Are raw eggs safe to eat — and do they have more nutrients? The lowdown on whether you should be cracking an egg into your morning smoothie.
September 27, 2017 Artificial sweeteners may not be risk free People hoping to lose a few pounds by substituting artificial sweeteners for regular sugar may end up disappointed, suggests a fresh look at past research.
September 27, 2017 Do you really need these vitamin supplements? According to 2016 consumer survey data, 71 percent of U.S. adults take some type of dietary supplement.
September 19, 2017 Heart benefit of alcohol not seen in people with liver disease Light to moderate drinkers may have a lower risk of heart disease than teetotalers, but a new study suggests this doesn't hold true for people with fatty liver disease.
September 16, 2017 Catch of the day: The best and worst fish for your diet You probably know that you should be eating more fish.