A voluntary ban on advertising unhealthy food and drink to children is set to take effect this week, marking a significant step in the ongoing battle against childhood obesity. The initiative, which ...

In a move aimed at promoting healthier eating habits, Oklahoma is set to implement new restrictions on the types of food that ...

It’s been 30 years since South Carolina named sweet tea the official state hospitality beverage. Now, the state wants to stop people from using food stamps to buy junk food, sodas, energy drinks and ...

A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found advertisements that encourage healthy choices can reduce cravings and intentions to consume unhealthy foods, and in some cases a 15-second message ...

Some states are taking junk food off the list of items that people can buy with government nutrition assistance. People should not be able to use their benefits cards to buy soda, candy, doughnuts, ...

SC Gov. Henry McMaster greets legislators after delivering his State of the State address during a joint session of the legislative delegation on Wednesday Jan. 29, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate ...

America is known for food that is fast, fun, and fried. While traditional junk foods aren't exactly a cornerstone of a healthy diet, enjoying your favorite treats every now and again in moderation ...

Be it children or adults, junk food is rapidly becoming a regular part of household diets. In the evening, when hunger strikes, people often opt for junk foods instead of healthy options because they ...

You know that moment. You’ve just eaten a perfectly satisfying meal, sworn off junk food for the millionth time, and then BAM—suddenly you’re daydreaming about chocolate cake or plotting a midnight ...

Shining a spotlight on the urgent need for better regulation and honest marketing. New research reveals how supermarket catalogs are steering Australian parents towards unhealthy packaged foods for ...