When it comes to maintaining optimal health, one of the most important things to do is to stay informed. Getting age-appropriate screenings for diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure or ...

Reading food labels might seem like a simple habit, but research shows it can significantly impact longevity. This practice helps individuals make informed dietary choices, manage portions effectively ...

It should soon be easier for consumers to tell which foods are "healthy." The Food and Drug Administration Thursday updated the criteria food and drink items must meet to merit a "healthy" label on ...

Ms. Morgan is a food systems consultant. Mr. Bittman is a former Opinion columnist and a special adviser on food at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Whether you shop for food in ...

Imagine walking into a grocery store where every product has a clear carbon label: “The making of a pound of beef produces 130 pounds, or 59 kilograms, of greenhouse gases and could ultimately take ...