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

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

The snack aisle looks harmless until you read the labels. Some of the most popular junk foods in the U.S. pack more sugar and additives into a single serving than many people realize, and the risks ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

Children given too much processed sugary food are not only likely to be malnourished or overweight in the short term, but to also suffer neurological changes that leave them struggling to shake off a ...