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It can be scary to turn on the news and see a food recall notice for a product you've already chowed down on. Here's what to ...

In Week 4 of our Detox Your Kitchen Challenge, we show you how to significantly reduce your exposure to these harmful ...

People in countries with the most chain grocery stores per person buy more unhealthy food and are more likely to be obese.

If you've grabbed an energy bar for a quick snack lately, you're not alone. About 40% of us eat them regularly. But as the ...

New flavors, nutritional value and snacking capabilities put peanuts above the rest. Crispy and crunchy, with a satisfying ...

A smoke alarm and a stroke of luck might be credited for keeping a small fire at a Joplin tire shop from spreading.

"Join Ashley Ortega on her journey to a fit and fabulous beach body! From daily runs to martial arts and parkour, she's got ...