By Toi Degree N.C. Cooperative Extension Smile! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) — a great time to promote the benefits of good oral hygiene. Developing good dental health ...

But you’ve been eyeing that slice of pizza from the canteen and, of course, that scrumptious doughnut and brownie as well.

Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...

A growing number of nutrition-focused businesses are popping up across northeast Alabama, offering residents convenient access to healthy meal replacement shakes, energizing teas and other wellness ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ...

The main takeaway from these new guidelines is that kids and teens should be drinking plain water, flat or sparkling, and milk primarily.

Damp January, the relaxed cousin of the Dry January trend, can help develop healthy habits beyond the first month of the year ...

Purchasing soda and candy with food stamps would no longer be permitted under a proposed Kansas bill, but whether the federal ...

I have thought about reaching for an electrolyte drink many times, but I had absolutely no clue where to start picking the best one for me. In order to help, I asked an array of nutritionists, who ...

The recommendations suggested that children drink only water, plain milk and 100% juice - and that even their juice intake should be limited.

Canadian youngsters are munching loads of ultra-processed foods, increasing their lifelong risk of obesity, a new study says.

Is almond milk good for you? This popular lactose-free alternative to dairy is an excellent, natural source of vitamin E.