Health law brings growth in food stamps in some states
By CARLA K. JOHNSON and DAVID MERCER President Barack Obama’s health care law has had a surprising side effect: In some states, it appears to be enticing more Americans to…
Diet and exercise
6 women accuse hot yoga founder of sex assaults, groping
By BRIAN MELLEY A yoga guru who founded a rigorous routine of exercises practiced in steamy rooms around the world is facing lawsuits by six women who claim he sexually…
Foodie first lady says ‘cheese dust is not food’
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Michelle Obama says she dropped boxed macaroni and cheese from her family’s diet after her daughter couldn’t turn a block of cheese into cheese powder. In an…
Toddler food often has too much salt, sugar, CDC study says
By LINDSEY TANNER Many packaged meals and snacks for toddlers contain worrisome amounts of salt and sugar, potentially creating an early taste for foods that may contribute to obesity and…
Guide for healthy eating may consider environment
By MARY CLARE JALONICK The government issues dietary guidelines every five years to encourage Americans to eat healthier. This year’s version may look at what is healthy for the environment,…
First lady says she’ll fight for lunch standards
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE First lady Michelle Obama poses for a photograph with unidentified students after she and and students made salad from vegetables harvested from the White House garden, Thursday,…
Fit chic: Gym clothes became fashionable
By MAE ANDERSON This photo provided by Under Armour shows a workout bra by Under Armour. Workout clothes, long relegated to the far end of the closet, are fast becoming…
Study: Kids are less fit than their parents were
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE FILE – In this May 13, 2007 file photo, boys participate in 100 meter race during two-day World Athletics Day meet in Bangalore, India. An analysis of…