New lawsuit targets a set of waivers approved by the USDA that allow states to limit purchases of junk food.

Eating junk food in childhood may leave lasting changes in the brain, affecting hunger signals and eating behavior long after diet improves.

The changes in four states mean certain sugary items will no longer be eligible for purchase using SNAP benefits.

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Boxes of sugary cereal, including those from General Mills, fill a store's shelves on April 16, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by ...

A state Senate committee endorsed Wednesday turning a proposed ban on residents using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy sugared soft drinks and candy over to a ...

Eating a junk food-heavy diet for just a few days may be hurting your memory, researchers have warned. More than a third of Americans consume cheeseburgers, fries, and other junk food on any given day ...

When we think of vegetables, we often imagine healthy, nutrient-rich foods that benefit our bodies. However, not all vegetables are as healthy as they seem. Some innocent-looking vegetables can become ...

Poor nutrition during pregnancy sets the stage for future brain health issues. Scientists discovered that a brief taste of unhealthy food in adulthood sparks massive inflammation in rats exposed to a ...

A single junk food ad may not sway adults, but the right 15-second health message can. Researchers reveal how ad length and framing shape cravings differently for normal-weight and overweight viewers, ...

Emotions before eating strongly influence snack choices, making healthy dieting harder during stressful or happy moments.