Sodium levels have not dropped much in packaged and restaurant foods over the last few years, despite industry-wide attempts to reduce salts, according to new research. The study, [...]

The culture that in the 1990s lost its brightest stars to gun violence has in recent years seen a series of notable rappers die of drug- and health-related causes. Since 2011, hip-[...]

Starving for a bite? You probably shouldn't shop at a grocery store if you have an empty stomach, new research suggests. A research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine [...]

A 14-year study shows that fast food restaurants have only made minimal improvements to the nutritional value of items on their menus. The researchers say that's especially pro[...]

Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent announces a new plan to fight obesity on "CBS This Morning," including plans to list calorie counts on the front of its drinks. Read more…[...]

Advertising of unhealthy foods using the image of the Olympic Games pairs poor nutrition with an active lifestyle in the eyes of the consumer. For today's youth, this is a misl[...]