New lawsuit targets a set of waivers approved by the USDA that allow states to limit purchases of junk food.

Poor nutrition during pregnancy sets the stage for future brain health issues. Scientists discovered that a brief taste of unhealthy food in adulthood sparks massive inflammation in rats exposed to a ...

Yes, ultraprocessed junk like Twinkies is bad for you. No, we don’t need artificial food dyes in our cereal. Yes, “real food” like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is as nutritious as it was when ...

Diet‑related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension, particularly those affecting children, remain ...

For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.

JUNK FOOD MARKETING. A vendor prepares colorful cotton candy at a mall in Quezon City in this undated photo. Lawmakers and public health advocates on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) pushed for measures ...