Could Eating Less Help You Live Longer?

Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting both increase longevity in animals, aging experts say. Here’s what that means for you. Read More

With New Salt and Sugar Limits, School Cafeterias Are ‘Cringing’

Many parents and nutritionists applauded stricter federal regulations, but food companies say the changes could increase costs and waste. Read More

Public health efforts urged to reduce sodium in packaged foods

The dual role of sodium in water balance regulation and food formulation, noting its significant association with mortality due to excessive intake. Read More

We know food matters to our health — but how do we find sound advice on what to eat?

The answer is simpler than you might expect and probably sounds a lot like what your parents told you as child: eating more plants like fruits and vegetables and less packaged and processed foods ... Read More

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars, salt for the first time

Changes are coming to meals offered in public schools. Here’s what to know about the first-ever such rules for the program that serves millions of children across the U.S. Read More

Counterfeit Botox injections sicken 22 across 11 states, US health officials warn

Counterfeit Botox injections can cause botulism, a deadly disease that starts with double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing. Read More

As his trans daughter struggles, a father pushes past his prejudice. ‘It was like a wake-up’

Dusty Farr used to be someone else: in his own words, “a full-on bigot.” Fighting for his transgender daughter’s rights changed him. “Being a teenager is hell,” he says. “Being a trans teen is 10 ... Read More