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Kaitlin Reilly ·Reporter October 7, 2023·3 min read 263 (Getty Images) There’s so much health and wellness news out there. Here are some of this week’s health headlines and what you can take away from them to better impact your health. Walkable neighborhoods may lower...

California bans food additives including red dye No. 3. Here’s why these families already avoid the food coloring — and what experts say.

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 —...

Ultra-processed foods, from pastries to decaf coffee, can harm your health. Here’s how to cut back.

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...

The psychology of food aversions: Why some people don’t grow out of picky eating — and when that’s a problem

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...

Are energy drinks safe for kids? Here’s what experts say.

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...

Brominated vegetable oil may soon be banned. But what is it, and how worried should you be?

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...

Why are kids so obsessed with chicken nuggets?

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,...

The psychology of comfort foods: Why we crave certain meals when we’re stressed or sad

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...

Is it bad for kids to drink coffee? Here’s what experts say.