While fast food has never been known as a healthy option, certain menu items have been discontinued over the years due to ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

Even foods many Americans label as “healthy” can pose serious foodborne illness risks, experts caution. From bagged greens to ...

Comfort. We all seek it, and many try to find it in food. But comfort food often gives only a few minutes of satisfaction before we end up with extra weight, bloating, and a lingering sense of guilt ...

As an internist in the public primary care clinic at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Dr. Hilary Seligman often asked her patients about their diets. One conversation that stands out ...

Living in a food desert — where access to fresh, nutritious food is limited — presents unique challenges. But with a few clever strategies, you can still prioritize your health and make the most of ...

If you’ve recently been to a hospital facility on Long Island for a visit or procedure, your taste buds may have noticed a difference. That’s because hospital dining options—once widely derided for ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new definition of “healthy” food for the first time in 30 years. The new definition will apply to manufacturers who want to call their food ...

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