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Atkins Defends Diet Plan

June 12, 2012

Atkins Nutritionals Inc. announced that a recently released epidemiology study published in Nutrition Journal has come to the mistaken conclusion that a low-carbohydrate diet, like the Atkins Diet, is to blame for rising cholesterol levels.

Med Diet and Mental Health

May 31, 2012

While the Mediterranean diet has been established as good for the heart and body, a new study has found it is also good for the soul.

Analysis: Healthy Foods Not More Expensive

May 17, 2012

Contrary to popular belief, many healthy foods are no more expensive than junk food, according to a large new government analysis.

Study: Fat Tax Must Be Large

May 16, 2012

Only "fat taxes" of 20% or more are likely to have broad societal impacts.

Charging Food Flavors

May 11, 2012

Japanese scientists have made an interesting experiment in which they used electricity to change the taste of food.

Study: Junk Food Bans Appear to Reduce Calorie Consumption

May 10, 2012

A new University of Illinois study is suggesting California's policies that ban junk food in school cafeterias are influencing teenagers' eating habits.