December 18, 2017, 6:00am Health
It’s the time of year when food takes center place. You may find yourself packing plates high with mashed potatoes or snacking on stacks of chips. From family gatherings to treats in the office, high-sodium snacks and foods are everywhere. Too much salt can lead to problems for some people… Read story
December 18, 2017, 6:00am Health
As the new year creeps closer and closer, people are sure to begin tossing around ideas for their New Year’s resolution. Read story
December 4, 2017, 6:00am Health
First, coffee was bad for you. Now it’s good for you. Read story
November 23, 2017, 5:59am Health
Agriculture could go organic worldwide if we slashed food waste and stopped using so much cropland to feed livestock, a new study finds. Read story
November 20, 2017, 6:05am Health
Dear Mayo Clinic: I have read that drinking alcohol can have positive effects on the heart, but that drinking too much alcohol can damage the heart. Is this true, and if so, how much is too much? Read story
November 20, 2017, 6:00am Business
Can a tomato grown in a nutrient solution instead of dirt be called “organic”? Some purists don’t think so. Read story
November 20, 2017, 5:42am Health
One of my son’s eighth-grade friends recently became a vegetarian. He joins the approximately 4 percent of youths in this country (up from 2 percent 10 years ago) who eat meatless. As much as my boys respect his choice and recognize his passion for the environment that spurred the decision,… Read story
November 13, 2017, 6:05am Health
If there’s one claim that’s almost certain to boost sales of a food these days, it’s to say the item is high in protein. Read story
November 13, 2017, 6:02am Clark County Health
Meal time could be tricky for 9-year-old Maddie Wallingford. Read story
November 7, 2017, 9:48am Health
The Trump administration is moving ahead with Obama-era requirements to post calorie counts in restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores and pizza delivery chains nationwide next year. Read story