WELLNESS / NUTRITION

“Fortified” Baby Formulas and IQ

Can feeding special infant formulas improve brain development and improve kids' academic performance? Not exactly. They may even do harm. >

Can A Diet Slow Aging?

There are a lot of anti-aging treatments and products out there, but the science behind many of them is lacking. Here's what we know so far. >

More than Picky Eating: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Some picky eaters don't really even like food. Their limited diets can affect their growth. Here are a few strategies that seem to help. >

Nutrition Guidance from the American Heart Association

The AHA takes a long view of eating healthy. It should start in childhood and take sustainability and access to fresh foods into account. >

A Vegan Walks into a Drug Store...

People who eat a vegan diet take fewer than half the medications dairy and meat-eaters do. They also avoid the risk of drug interactions. >

Solitary Mealtimes Hurt Heart Health

Eating most of your meals alone raises the risk of heart problems. Some of it is about what these people eat, but there are other factors. >

Foods to Prevent Falls and Fractures

Your bones need protein and calcium to stay strong and help keep you safe as you age. A few tweaks to your diet can make a big difference. >

To Navigate Better Dietary Choices, Use a Compass

A food profiler assigns scores from one to 100 to a wide variety of foods, so consumers can track their eating habits more easily. >

Food Labels to Make Shoppers Smarter

Color-coded labels or warnings that quickly alert shoppers to the nutritional content of foods help consumers make healthier choices. >

A Biased Look at Breast vs. Bottle

Baby formula websites focus on breastfeeding problems and exclude its benefits. Seek objective sources of information to help you choose. >

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