Nutrition

On Monday, the US Department of Agriculture announced that it now plans to roll back school lunch standards dealing with sweetened milk, sodium and whole grains, among other things.

Genetically modified foods are a major political issue, but what if scientists told you they could cure cancer? New research suggests that inserting specific genes known to fight cancer into plant material could be an effective tool to eradicate the disease in certain people.

We’ve been told for years that eating eggs is bad for our hearts and should be avoided. But new government guidelines says that was probably not right. The real problem is sugar — and refined and processed fats.

Sure, you eat your Brussels sprouts. And maybe you really like that salad. But in your brain, you know it doesn’t compare to a bowl of ice cream with chocolate fudge. But what if scientists could make your brain think the healthy foods were just as tasty as the junk.

To most people, eliminating snacks between meals seems like a logical way to reduce calorie intake and perhaps lose weight. But new research suggests the amount of calories you eat may not be as important as when you eat them.