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Takeout Food and Life Span

Researchers found that people who frequently ate takeout food or meals prepared outside their home increased their risk of early mortality.

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Eating Fast Linked to Higher BMI

In today’s fast-paced world, many are guilty of eating fast. But failing to slow down could be one reason why Americans are gaining weight.

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Free Student Meals in Schools

A collection of Congressional member is sponsoring a bill that would allow each U.S. child to access free students meals served in schools.

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Diet and Productivity

Is there a link between diet and productivity? Unhealthy late-night snacking may make people less productive at work the next day.

A child eating vegetables
Preventing Picky Eaters

Want to get your kids to stop putting up a fuss when you give them broccoli? Try the repeated-exposure method on those picky eaters.

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Does Oatmeal Raise Blood Sugar?

Millions of Americans spoon up oatmeal for breakfast. It seems oatmeal does raise blood sugar but the effects depend on the type of oat.

Eating scene on a movie set
Food in Media is Low Quality

The film industry didn’t get the memo about the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and food in media.

Eating habits affected by the pandemic
Pandemic Eating Habits

The seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Americans’ eating habits—and people who step on the scale may see some startling numbers.

Tailgating health effects
Tailgating Effects on Health

Tailgating has become a socially acceptable excuse to wash down piles of greasy food and alcohol, but what toll does it have on the body?

Picky eating habits in children
Picky Eating Habits in Children

An investigation published in Pediatrics found that requiring children to eat and restricting certain foods were tied to more picky eating habits.