Allison Aubrey
Stories
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How can RFK Jr. reform food? Here's the power he'd have if confirmed as HHS secretary
The HHS Secretary nominee has said he'd like to end subsidies for junk food and sugary drinks via federal programs such as SNAP, which, at $100 billion a year, is the U.S.'s top anti-hunger program.
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FDA bans red dye #3
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of petroleum-based Red dye #3, citing evidence of cancer in laboratory animals.
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Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds more ways to measure body composition and fat.
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Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider
On the heels of the Surgeon General's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's growing consensus that less is better. But how much is enough? Here's what the experts recommend.
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Looking to have fun without alcohol? This guy has ideas that may help
If you're looking for inspiration to stick with Dry January, or you're worried about the cancer risk linked to alcohol, you may want to check out booze-free gatherings happening all over the country.
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A high-profile bartender now helps people find low and no-alcohol alternatives
A former bar owner who now focuses on low and no-alcohol drinks has leaned into the mindful drinking movement. His annual festival focuses on exploring wellness and a new relationship with alcohol.
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Drinking alcohol increases the risk for at least 7 types of cancer, new report shows
Alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of cancer, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Studies show a link to at least 7 types of cancer. The more people drink, the higher the risk.
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Who can say it's healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels
At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.
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Taking vitamin D is unlikely to prevent falls or fractures. Here's what it does
Vitamin D is good for the immune system, but in older people it doesn't prevent falls or fractures, according to health experts at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Here's why you need it.
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An FDA decision could come soon on whether to ban Red No. 3
The Food and Drug Administration is considering banning the food dye known as Red No. 3. It's used in candy, snacks and soda. An FDA spokesman says a decision could come "soon".
