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Nutrition May 23, 2016

Tufts researchers develop coating that may prevent fruit deterioration

Food waste is a big problem, and produce is particularly vulnerable.

Nutrition May 21, 2016

Juice or smoothie: Which is healthier?

Healthy foodies may agree on many nutrition topics, but here's one that's still up for debate: What's better, smoothies or juices?

Children's Health May 20, 2016

Sugary soft drinks nixed at Colombia's elementary schools

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Sugary soft drinks are being pulled from elementary schools in Colombia in a bid to instill better dietary habits at a young age The country's leading soft drink distributors said Friday that they have agreed to supply only bottled water, juices and non-sugary drinks to schools serving kids under the age of 12.

Nutrition May 20, 2016

Makeover coming for food nutrition labels

Nutrition facts labels on food packages are getting a long-awaited makeover, with calories listed in bigger, bolder type and a new line for added sugars.

Infertility May 18, 2016

Drop in birth defects slowed after folic acid fortification

Having cereal and bread manufacturers add folic acid to their products may not be enough to help prevent certain birth defects, suggests a study from California.

Pet Health May 18, 2016

Human food shortening cats' lives

Want to extend your cat’s nine lives?

Nutrition May 18, 2016

Court rejects blocking health warning on sugary drinks ads

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal court in Northern California has rejected an effort to block a new San Francisco law that requires health warnings on ads for sugary drinks.

MEDICAL RESEARCH May 18, 2016

Report: Genetically altered food safe but not curing hunger

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment, a high-powered science advisory board declared in a report Tuesday.

Nutrition May 17, 2016

What to eat before and after every kind of workout

Whether you're eating for endurance or snacking for strength training, it’s not always clear what is best to put into your body.

Nutrition May 17, 2016

5 easy ways to cut 100 calories from your day

Struggling to lose weight but don’t know where those unwanted extra calories are?

MEDICAL RESEARCH May 16, 2016

Users of complementary, alternative meds more likely to skip chemotherapy

When breast cancer patients and their doctors discuss chemotherapy, they need to talk about complementary and alternative medicines like supplements and herbs, researchers warn.