Nutrition

Americans Choose Bottled Water for Safety and Quality. Are They Right?

Bottled water has gone from a convenience to an alternative drinking-water ...

Bottled water has gone from a convenience to an alternative drinking-water system, with about a third of Americans choosing it over tap water most or all of the time. Why? More than 90% of those...

What the Science Really Says About Grilled Meat and Cancer Risk

As backyard cookout season kicks into high gear, many people may be eyeing ...

As backyard cookout season kicks into high gear, many people may be eyeing their sizzling burgers and dogs with suspicion. And for good reason: a number of studies published in the past two decades have...

Manufacturers of veggie chips often tout their healthfulness.

Are Veggie Chips or Straws Healthier Than Potato Chips?

If you’re trying to sneak more vegetables into your—or your kid’s—diet, swa...

If you’re trying to sneak more vegetables into your—or your kid’s—diet, swapping regular potato chips for veggie chips or sticks may seem like a healthy substitution. But nutrition experts say some of these ostensibly good-for-you...