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As an internist in the public primary care clinic at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Dr. Hilary Seligman often asked her patients about their diets. One conversation that stands out ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

Living in a food desert — where access to fresh, nutritious food is limited — presents unique challenges. But with a few clever strategies, you can still prioritize your health and make the most of ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new definition of “healthy” food for the first time in 30 years. The new definition will apply to manufacturers who want to call their food ...

The government agency is tightening its standards for "healthy" claims. And for the first time in 30 years, its labeling rules will be updated to reflect new nutrition standards. "Healthy" is a pretty ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took ...

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