Korin Miller October 9, 2023·5 min read 829 Some parents say that red dye No. 3 in foods causes behavioral problems in their kids. (Illustration: Celina Pereira; Photos: Getty Images) Red dye No. 3 — found in gummies, ice cream cones, frostings, toaster pastries and more — has officially been banned in...

Maxine Yeung October 11, 2023·7 min read 1.2k Ultra-processed foods include sweetened breastfast cereals and flavored yogurt. (Getty Images) Ultra-processed foods, such as pastries and sweetened breakfast cereals, are popular for a reason. They’re convenient and accessible and there’s a sense of familiarity and reliability with them, says Amanda Sauceda,...

Korin Miller October 20, 2023·5 min read 431 Getty Images It's normal to have foods you love and ones you aren't as into, but food aversions take it to another level. There are certain foods some people just won't touch — and that can stay with them for a lifetime. Case in...

Korin Miller October 27, 2023·5 min read 141 Getty Images Panera Bread is facing a lawsuit from the family of a college student who died after drinking a heavily caffeinated beverage from the chain. Sarah Katz had a heart condition called Long QT Type 1 Syndrome that impacted her heartbeat, and avoided...

Korin Miller November 4, 2023·4 min read 499 The FDA is mulling a ban on brominated vegetable oil, which is used in some sodas and sports drinks. (Getty Images) The Food and Drug Administration has proposed banning the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as a food additive in the...

Erin Donnelly ·Editor November 8, 2023·7 min read 385 Experts explain why chicken nuggets are so popular with kids — and fraught for parents. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for Yahoo; photo: Getty Images) Whether they're secretly laced with cauliflower and chickpeas or shaped like stegosauruses, Minions, Mickey Mouse and Marvel...

Tanya Edwards November 8, 2023·4 min read 1 Experts say that comfort foods may improve mood for an hour or two after consuming them. (Illustration by Ibrahim Rayintakath for Yahoo News) During a bout of the blues or just after a long, stressful day, many of us turn to the...

Jamie Davis Smith Updated December 2, 2023·5 min read 98 Here's what experts say about children and coffee, from little kids stealing a sip of your latte to teens ordering their own cold brews. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Many parents can’t imagine getting through the day without a...

Jamie Davis Smith November 22, 2023·6 min read 106 Who's using cannabis on Thanksgiving? Whether to enhance hunger or avoid family drama, those who plan to partake share why. (Photo: Getty; designed by Nathalie Cruz) Marijuana is on the menu for many this Thanksgiving. Using cannabis on the holiday has...

sugar too much? Irina Gonzalez Updated December 23, 2023·7 min read 1 Tweens are crazy about boba tea. But is it good for them? (Getty Images) Boba tea, also known as bubble tea, is taking over TikTok — and the hearts of young people. You may have seen videos of mom-and-daughter boba...