Nutrition News

New UCLA research suggests that the more muscle mass older Americans have, the less likely they are to die prematurely.

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced an update to the 20-year-old nutrition label on the side or back of packaged foods that emphasizes calories and sugars added during food production, while updating serving sizes.

Michelle Obama said Friday that a new focus of her anti-childhood obesity effort will be to help people cook more of their meals at home because they're healthier.

A dose of a patent-pending, all-natural combination of fruit and vegetable concentrates may inhibit the action of an enzyme linked to degradation of elastin in the skin and other connective tissue, says a new study.

He stated: "While Scottish businesses were not responsible for last year's horsemeat scandal, we have included extra measures in the Bill so consumers can be even more assured that targeting fraudulent behaviour throughout the food supply chain remains a high priority for us in the future."

The number of Syrian children in need has more than doubled in the past year to 5.5 million, according to the UN's children's charity, Unicef.

On the weekend of May 9-11 at the luxurious bed and breakfast Stonover Farms in Lenox, Massachusetts, women will gather for the inn's second annual women's retreat .

State College fitness experts are once again challenging area residents to live healthier lifestyles and offering rewards for those who participate.

High blood pressure often is untreated in U.S. Hispanics, putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke, new research finds.

Creating budgets for the Defense Department is always challenging. But determining where to cut and where to spend requires an intense analysis of high-cost line items.

If you are like many other Americans, you probably get stuck in a routine of eating the same foods week after week.

Having a savvy supermarket strategy when grocery shopping is the first step towards good nutrition, according to one dietician.

Drinking a lot of water is often advised to those who are trying to lose weight.

New Jersey is famous for its diners, which are renowned for their share of indulgent treats, from ooey-gooey butter-and-syrup-covered waffles to sizzling crispy bacon and sausage links to hefty wedges of cheesecake and super-tall glasses filled with chocolate pudding topped by a small mountain of whipped cream.

Older men may gain a boost physically, mentally and socially if they eat a diet rich in meat and fish, according to a new study from Japan.

The nutrition and supplement said Wednesday that it received the civil investigative demand from the FTC on Wednesday.

A woman is seen speaking on her cellphone beneath a Herbalife sign atop an office building in downtown Los Angeles on January 24, 2014.

The nutrition and supplement maker said Wednesday that it received the civil investigative demand from the FTC on Wednesday.

Eight months after having her second child, son Ace Knute Johnson , the 33-year-old fashion-brand powerhouse and Weight Watchers spokeswoman has bounced back into shape, leaving many wondering exactly how she did it.

March is National Nutrition Month-the ideal time, according to one US label manufacturer-to take stock and get ready for the new label requirements on the horizon.