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How City Grocery Stores Put a Dent in Kids’ Expanding Waistlines

Obesity rates in kids and teens went down when supermarkets began to display fresh fruits and veggies more prominently. Tips for families. >

Antioxidants to Boost Memory and the Brain

Antioxidants found in fruits and veggies like papayas, tangerines, oranges and leafy greens appear to help prevent dementia. Smoothie time. >

Veggie Kids

Kids who eat a vegetarian or vegan diet are generally as healthy as their meat-eating counterparts -- with a couple possible exceptions. >

Foods to Add Years to Your Life

An analysis of a hundreds of studies on diet and longevity delivered clear results. Here's what paid off. >

It's Hard to Get Kids to Eat Right

Lots of parents struggle to get their kids to eat food that's good for them. Many resort to supplements, but those have drawbacks, too. >

Coffee Has Heart

Coffee beans deliver over a 100 compounds that benefit the heart and cardiovascular system. A cup -- or three -- is a win for your heart. >

Before You Buy Antibiotic-Free Meat...

We all rely on labels to tell us about the foods we buy, but those touting “No Antibiotics Ever” are unpoliced. Buyer beware. >

The Fruit of Paradise

Eating a half an avocado two or three times a week can cut your risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 20 percent. Try it on toast. >

Reining in Seasonal Candy Promotions

Mountainous displays of chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs are hard to resist. What happens when the displays, not the candy, are removed? >

An Artificial Sweetener - Cancer Connection

Non-nutritive sweeteners tend to be seen as a win-win for dieters, but the risk of certain cancers goes up with artificial sweetener use. >

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