Cognitive decline reduced by MIND diet, especially for women and Black people, study finds
Following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing thinking, concentration and memory problems, a new …
Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds
Nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens of those carcinogens can migrate …
High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds
High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing released Thursday by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit …
Toxic chemicals used in food preparation leach into human bodies, study finds
More than 3,600 chemicals that leach into food during the manufacturing, processing, packaging and storage of the world’s food supply end up in the human …
Is your kid a picky eater? It’s probably not your fault, study shows
Trying to convince your kid to eat their food can be a struggle. The tears, the tantrums – many parents will know the feeling only …
2025 best diet wins gold for wellness and disease prevention
The award-winning Mediterranean diet has done it again, capturing 2025’s “best of the best” award from U.S. News & World Report, which puts out a …
Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options
Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study. “This is a public health crisis, requiring …
FDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in processed baby foods that are …
Baby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
Lead and other toxic heavy metals have been found in dangerously elevated amounts in some commercial baby foods sold in the United States, yet parents …
Lead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders, report says
Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts found in plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored products, according to a …
