As a host of soft drink lobbyists made clear at the task force meeting, making Kentucky healthy again will be a complicated ...

A new study reveals that Americans are confused about what “processed food” actually means, and which types pose health risks ...

Oklahoma's state superintendent told districts to fully cover student meal costs. Districts say the mandate is costly and ...

Thirty-nine percent of respondents to an online poll incorrectly said all processed foods are unhealthy, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published today, ...

A new mandate by State Superintendent Ryan Walters would require schools to provide free meals for all students. Some ...

Local grocers sounded alarm about potential negative impacts from restrictions to Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition ...

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raved in social media posts on Monday about the $7-a-pop meals that are delivered ...

Health Secretary RFK Jr. has said vegetable oils, like canola and soybean, are "poisoning Americans." But many researchers ...

While some food processing is beneficial – such as pasteurising milk to kill bacteria – the ones that cause parents concern ...

It's not exactly news that junk food isn't healthy. What may be surprising is exactly how pervasive ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become and what harm they're doing. This includes some foods ...

HOUSTON — Junk food warning labels are coming soon to a store aisle near you. The Texas Legislature just approved a bipartisan bill that requires a clear warning for processed snacks, baked ...

Junk food for thought: Landmark study directly links ultra-processed foods to poor health Date: May 7, 2025 Source: McMaster University Summary: A landmark study exploring consumption of chips ...