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How to Get Americans Eating Healthier Foods

Plus, more information on the healthy-eating gap between poorer and richer American families.

Teens who incorrectly think they're on the heavy side are more likely to be obese as young adults, according to a new study.

Newer fast food ads all show healthy foods, but the fruits and veggies are drowned out by everything else.

New research looks at intriguing parallels between human parenting styles and styles of pet ownership.

The costs of banning America's favorite kids drink from schools may outweigh the benefits, a new study suggests.

Surveying the fat of the land, researchers look for any connection between obesity and rules intended to fight it.

New research from Ireland finds 9-year-olds are far less likely to be obese if their mothers breastfed them for at least six months.

And that's why keeping the larder stocked for safety-net programs such as food stamps may keep people fed and fit.

A new study finds only the middle class — not the rich or the poor — are likely to change their behavior with a soda tax.