The FDA has ruled on the safety of introducing cloned animals into the nation’s food supply, marking the way for the United States to become the first country to allow products from cloned livestock to be sold in grocery stores. The ruling was part of three documents released by the agency in late December: a draft risk assessment, a proposed risk management plan and a draft guida...

Some nutrient trends are like the hemlines of women’s skirts: they come and go from one season to the next and quickly fall out of favor. One trend that appears to be here to stay is that Americans are (or at least want to be) eating to improve their health. In fact, a 2008 consumer attitude survey shows that two out of three Americans (67%) are willing to change their diet specifically to improve their health (International Food Council [IFIC] 2008).

You probably know that problems can occur when you combine different drugs or use certain drugs in conjunction with certain foods. Yet are you aware that a wide variety of commonly used drugs—including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal products—can affect your response to exercise, potentially increasing your risk of injury? Discover how to stay safe using these tips from Carol Krucoff, coauthor of Healing Moves: How to Cure, Relieve and Prevent Common Ailments With Exercise (Harmony Books, 2000).

Natural and artificial sweeteners continue to find their w...

Consumers concerned about food safety may have another reason to be anxious: in January, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale of cloned meat and dairy products. The FDA ruling does not require that manufacturers label foods containing cloned ingredients, which has fueled fears am...