Most parents don’t think standard American diet is healthy for children

Story at a glance New poll findings from the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital show that most parents don’t think the standard American diet is healthy for kids. This could ... Read More

Consumer Reports Warns Parents Lunchables May 'Not Be A Healthy Option For Kids'

Lunchables have been a popular lunch choice since the 1980s, offering busy parents a convenient meal option for kids. However, Consumer Reports, a trusted nonprofit watchdog group, is now urging the ... Read More

Why ‘free-from’ foods could be doing you more harm than good

Whether you seek it out or stumble across it, no supermarket is without one; the free-from foods aisle has become a staple for shoppers who have gluten-free bread or lactose-free milk on their list. Read More

The case against Lunchables: Ultra-processed food poses risks for kids | Mark Mahoney

Recent reports on the marketing of a product called Lunchables, as well as its purchase by families and use in schools, has raised alarm bells. Read More

🍱 What’s inside your Lunchables snack kit? Consumer experts put them to the test

Lunchables have been around for years. They’re popular pre-packaged lunch kits that kids enjoy and are even served in some school lunch programs. However, anew investigation from Consumer Reports ... Read More

Lunchables and Consumer Reports: 'There is a nutritional and health cost for this convenience food'

Smithfield Foods said, “Sodium is a key ingredient in many of our products and helps us meet customer and consumer demands for quality, authenticity, flavor, and convenience. Kraft Heinz and Maple ... Read More

Foods that can affect long-term health and wellness

The phrase “you are what you eat” can serve as a warning that the foods a person consumes greatly affect his overall health. Although eating a cheese-laden burger with a ... Read More

Express files for bankruptcy, announces it will close more than 100 stores

The company said that it plans to close 95 Express locations (it operates more than 500 in the U.S.) and all of its UpWest locations with closing sales at those stores set to begin on April 23. Read More

US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about 76,000 fewer than the year ... Read More

Taking the good with the bad on Earth Day

Every Earth Day, which began in 1970 and is observed on April 22, we are bombarded with messages about the state of the planet, what humans are doing to it, and how we can be better stewards of the ... Read More

AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less

Proponents say the growing use of AI in fashion modeling showcases diversity in all shapes and sizes, allowing consumers to make more tailored purchase decisions that in turn reduces fashion waste ... Read More

Travel Solutions: Refund sought after accidental double payment for hotel stay

Big fans of Costco will tell you that good buys justify the cost of membership. However, Costco knows what it's doing. Host Nat Cardona is joined by Kim Palmer, a personal finance writer with ... Read More