Agency sees health gain for poor countries from fortified foods
Agency sees health gain for poor countries from fortified foods An agency dedicated to better nutrition said that it would start adding vitamins and minerals…
A tax on fatty foods in the UK?
A tax on fatty foods in the UK? Hamburgers, soft drinks and cakes could be hit with a "fat-tax" in a bid to combat Britain's growing levels of…
FDA urged to limit acrylamide levels in food
FDA urged to limit acrylamide levels in food A public advocacy group last week petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to force manufacturers to limit…
For teens, dinner with family means healthier diet
For teens, dinner with family means healthier diet Teenagers who eat dinner with their parents are more likely to eat fruits, vegetables and dairy foods than…
Obese young adults more likely to have gum disease
Obese young adults more likely to have gum disease A new study adds yet another item to the long list of health problems associated with obesity; gum…
FDA supports more food labeling on fats
FDA supports more food labeling on fats U.S. FDA plans to expand food labeling to include such details as trans fats in an effort to counter obesity, the…
Iron-rich diet may raise risk of Parkinson's
Iron-rich diet may raise risk of Parkinson's High levels of dietary iron and manganese may raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. …
Plant estrogens don't ease hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
Plant estrogens don't ease hot flashes in breast cancer survivors Breast cancer survivors often look to herbal remedies that contain plan estrogens to ease…
Friendly bacteria may prevent allergies in toddlers
Friendly bacteria may prevent allergies in toddlers Giving soon-to-be mothers and newborns doses of "friendly" bacteria may help prevent childhood…
Genes key to understanding obesity
Genes key to understanding obesity Changes in diet and a sedentary lifestyle have fueled an obesity epidemic, but genetics also play a role and could explain…