Food & Drink

POM, Not So Wonderful: Judge Rules Juice’s Health Claims Are Deceptive

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A federal administrative judge ruled on Monday that the pomegranate juice maker POM Wonderful isn’t all that.

Coffee: Drink More, Live Longer?

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Older coffee drinkers who really like their cup of joe appear to have a leg up in the longevity department.

Study Finds Coffee Drinkers Live Longer

One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn’t matter.

Dieters Rejoice: Low-Calorie, Sugar-Free Slurpees Hit the Market Soon

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“Slurpee Lites” will debut on May 23 at 7-Elevens nationwide. The new sugar-free flavors have half the calories of the traditional slushy drinks.

Watching TV Steers Children Toward Eating Junk

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Spending time in front of the tube not only leads to mindless eating, but also sets children up to prefer unhealthy foods in general.

Generation X Report: Men Spend More Time in the Kitchen

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Gen Xers are a lot more conscious about their food than their parents were — especially the men, who are cooking and shopping more and watching food TV as much as women.

‘Healthy’ Foods that Really Aren’t: Nutritionists Weigh In

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You’ll be surprised at the list of health foods that some nutrition experts won’t touch.

What’s the Healthiest Breakfast? Here’s What the Experts Say

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You’ve heard it before, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet so many of us skip it. Consider these easy ideas from health experts who make their morning meal a priority.

Walking to School, Libraries and Markets Helps Keep Kids Slimmer

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A cluster of studies relies upon geographical data-mapping to analyze the impact of neighborhood on children’s health.

64 Calories a Day: What Kids Need to Cut to Reverse the Obesity Trend

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Researchers analyzed historical data on children’s height and weight and calculated that the childhood obesity rate will rise to 21% by 2020 unless children eat less, exercise more or both.