msnbc.com: Diet and nutrition

Is healthy food really more expensive?

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:47:23 GMT

Contrary to popular belief, it can actually cost more to eat badly. In fact, a new government report finds that nutritious foods – such as grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy – typically cost less than items high in saturated fat and added sugars.

How to avoid weight gain? Eat on a schedule

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:06:32 GMT

A new study of mice finds that when we eat may be an important factor in preventing weight gain.

Coffee lovers lower death risk, study says

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:46 GMT

Coffee drinkers who worry about the jolt of java it takes to get them going in the morning might just as well relax and pour another cup.

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Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:46 GMT

America's hatred of fat hurts obesity fight

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:35:18 GMT

It may be the nation's last, accepted form of prejudice. But the stigmatization of obesity has repercussions beyond the pain it inflicts on its targets: It threatens to impede efforts to fight the obesity epidemic.

New weight loss drug a step closer to approval

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:46:47 GMT

Advisers to government health regulators have recommended that that they approve sales of what would be the first new prescription weight-loss drug in the U.S. in more than a decade, despite concerns over cardiac risks.

Report: Schools key to fighting America's obesity

Tue, 8 May 2012 23:29:41 GMT

Fighting obesity will require changes everywhere Americans live, work, play and learn, says a major new report that outlines dozens of options — from building more walkable neighborhoods to zoning limits on fast-food restaurants to selling healthier snacks in sports arenas.

Is healthy weight impossible for many Americans?

Tue, 8 May 2012 13:37:54 GMT

America's obesity epidemic is so deeply rooted that it will take dramatic and systemic measures - from overhauling farm policies and zoning laws to, possibly, introducing a soda tax - to fix it, the influential Institute of Medicine said on Tuesday.

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Tue, 8 May 2012 13:37:54 GMT

No end to US obesity epidemic, forecast shows

Mon, 7 May 2012 23:20:59 GMT

More bad news about Americans' waistlines: They're only going to get bigger. Already, about a third of people are obese. By 2030, it is estimated 42 percent of the population will be.

Berry good news: These may protect your brain

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:04:18 GMT

Women who eat more berries may have a lower risk of cognitive decline in old age, a new study suggests. Researchers found that women who had a higher berry intake delayed cognitive aging by up to 2.5 years, as shown by their scores on memory and thinking tests.

Cola habit behind death of 30-year-old woman?

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:54:02 GMT

Experts say a New Zealand woman's 2-gallon-a-day Coca-Cola habit probably contributed to her death, a conclusion that led the soft-drink giant to note that even water can be deadly in excessive amounts.

Saltiness of fast food depends on where you buy it

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:32:33 GMT

Saltier chicken McNuggets in the U.S.? Mais, oui. A new study suggests salt levels are 2.5 times higher in U.S. fast food, compared to other countries like France and the United Kingdom.

Ammonia used in many foods, not just 'pink slime'

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 23:25:49 GMT

New York (Reuters) - Surprise rippled across America last month as a new wave of consumers discovered that hamburgers often contained ammonia-treated beef, or what critics dub "pink slime".

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Wed, 4 Apr 2012 23:25:49 GMT

Sweet and toxic: Is sugar really 'poison'?

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:20:26 GMT

How could something so sweet be so bad for you? That’s exactly the point.

Most in U.S. get enough vitamins, nutrients

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 17:30:42 GMT

Americans may not eat the healthiest diets, but most get adequate levels of essential vitamins and nutrients, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Feeling fat? Maybe Facebook is to blame

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:01:53 GMT

By Leslie MeredithTechNewsDaily "Do I look fat?" The answer is a resounding yes if you're on Facebook. But it's not your friends telling you, it's yourself.

Popcorn as healthy as veggies? Depends how you pop it

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:25:31 GMT

Researchers at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania reported Sunday that popcorn has more antioxidant substances called polyphenols than fruits and vegetables. TODAY diet expert Joy Bauer suggests a few healthy, natural brands and how to microwave your own low-cal munchie.

Work burnout tied to stressed eating in women

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:28:04 GMT

Women who are fed up with their jobs may be more likely to turn to food for comfort in times of stress, according to a Finnish study.

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Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:28:04 GMT

Soda-drinking men at higher risk for heart attack

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:02:11 GMT

Men who drink sugar-sweetened beverages, including sodas and non-carbonated fruit drinks, may have a higher risk of heart attack, a new study shows.

5 great reasons to kick your soda habit

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:33:31 GMT

There is nothing about soda that's good for you, and these disturbing facts about what it does to your body (besides packing on the pounds) just might make you want cease consumption.

'Healthy Happy Meal' doesn't have to be an oxymoron

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:40:41 GMT

Are you a terrible parent if you grab a quick bite for the kids at Burger King or McDonald's? San Francisco's "ban" on Happy Meals seems to imply as much.

'Pink slime' panic grows online: Are we overreacting?

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 23:01:35 GMT

An online petition urging the government to stop the use of "pink slime" -- the scrape and waste meat products that are treated with ammonium-hydroxide -- in school food has collected almost 20,000 signatures over the last several days.

Mila Kunis, 'Black Swan' and how extreme diets warp your body

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 23:14:20 GMT

A new interview with actress Mila Kunis in Harper's Bazaar indicates that fast weight loss (in this case for a role) can sometimes result in fast weight gain — in all the wrong places.

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Wed, 7 Mar 2012 23:14:20 GMT

Obese man cries for help — and Joy Bauer responds

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 01:11:14 GMT

On YouTube, a morbidly obese 22-year-old man named Robert has posted a desperate plea for help with weight loss. "This is my last chance, my last hope," Robert says, his voice shaking with emotion.

Serving size scams that can make you fat

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:22:46 GMT

Food manufacturers know that you want to eat healthy, so they're doing everything they can to make their bad-for-you foods look good for you. These serving size rip-offs in restaurants and supermarkets may be costing you your health and your waistline.

Raw milk a raw deal, CDC says

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:54:56 GMT

Food poisoning outbreaks caused by raw dairy products is 150 times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk, research finds

3 weight loss drugs make 2nd bid for approval

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:26:24 GMT

The FDA has rejected three prescription diet pills in the last three years, raising questions of whether any weight loss drug can win approval in the U.S. Despite the latest rejections, all three drugmakers are resubmitting their products for a second review.

Oranges, grapefruits lower women's stroke risk

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:07:32 GMT

By MyHealthNewsDaily staff A diet rich in citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits, may reduce women's risk of stroke, a new study says.

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Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:07:32 GMT

FDA panel backs weight loss drug Qnexa

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:52:33 GMT

An experimental obesity drug from Vivus Inc won a U.S. panel's support on Wednesday, raising hopes regulators would approve a weight-loss pill for the first time in 13 years.

A little extra simple sugar not linked to weight gain

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:47:27 GMT

A little extra simple sugar in your diet probably won't make you pack on the pounds -- as long as you cut down on other carbs to make up for it, a new analysis of past studies suggests.

FDA to review inhalable caffeine

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:40:40 GMT

U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement.

Daily diet soda tied to heart attack, stroke

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:31:52 GMT

Diet soda may benefit the waistline, but a new study suggests that people who drink it every day have a heightened risk of heart attack and stroke.

Star Jones on her weight loss: 'I wasn't plus-size. I was morbidly obese'

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:04:50 GMT

Nine years after a gastric bypass, Star Jones explains she kept the weight-loss surgery secret in part because she feared she wouldn't keep the weight off: "I needed to forgive myself for being such a smart girl and so stupid when it came to something like my health.”

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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:04:50 GMT

Sweet! Weird ways chocolate keeps you healthy

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:42:27 GMT

Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates—and making them a regular treat throughout the year.

Weight-loss Challenge: It's the home stretch!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:38:25 GMT

With a few more days to go and a few more pounds to lose in the challenge, readers share their motivation and what's working for them.