Nutrition News

By Melinda Carstensen Public health advocates are fighting for more transparency of added sugars in foods, but some high-profile lobbyists are trying to thwart those efforts.

A member of the WOWT staff since 1990, Roger Hamer has covered everything from National Championship games to presidential visits.

S'mores and Summer just seem to go hand in hand. Nothing quite like them as a treat or dessert.

If Barack Obama is the Celebrity-in-Chief, then Michelle Obama is the Hypocrite-in-Chief, forcing schools to abide by overly strict school lunch regulations while she chows down on whatever kind of food she feels like eating, healthy or not.

Don't wait for your kids to tell you they're thirsty before offering them water, experts say.

FORMER Falmouth mayor David Breacker died alone in his "filthy" home only days after his 72nd birthday, following years of self neglect and alcohol abuse despite numerous attempts to help him, an inquest heard last week.

Only 27% of kids ages 12-15 meet the recommended limit of two hours or less of TV plus computer use daily, new government statistics show.

CARGILL INTRODUCES NEW NEONATAL PIG NUTRITION PROGRAM Jul. 9, 2014 Source: Cargill news release Cargill's animal nutrition business today introduces a global nutrition program to help improve piglet livability.

A new study suggests that under-exercising, rather than overeating, may be at the heart of America's obesity epidemic.

The researchers theorized that a nationwide drop in leisure time physical activity, particularly among young women, is responsible for the obesity epidemic According to a new study published on July 7 in the American Journal of Medicine , lack of exercise rather than excess calories is fueling the obesity epidemic in the United States.

Is it true that the price lookup codes on fruits and vegetables can indicate if a food is genetically modified? How does one know what to buy if the code is not listed? Can you provide a list of preferred produce? The price lookup codes are the stickers of produce.

Breast cancer is a hot topic for the American public and societies across the world.

Among the stacks of fruits, the branded meshed jars of jam and jelly, the cornucopia of flowers and plants, New York City farmers markets display what may seem at first glance mementos of a bygone era: monetized tokens.

The Eagles, who managed to surge out of the relegation zone to ensure comfortable Premier League survival last season, have signed a three year deal with Sutton Council to promote healthy lifestyles to children and teenagers.

If you've ever had a pimple, you know how frustrating it can be to find a solution .

Daily supplements containing Chlorella may reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with mildly elevated cholesterol levels, says a new study from Korea.

Martha Fannin of Columbus and Shirley Jefferson of Augusta listen to instructions from Michael Diangelo, executive chef at Forest Heights Country Club, on how to prepare healthier school meals.

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Water flavor drops are everywhere these days, but while some of these flavor enhancers can turn a glass of water into something tasty, others are simply terrible.

Dallas July 7, 2014 Cardiologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that sedentary behaviors may lower cardiorespiratory fitness levels.