Research shows kids from poorer families often eat less healthy food than richer kids. This gap in diet can lead to health problems later in life. A big question is whether better access to grocery stores and fresh food makes a difference. Scientists tested this idea using cash gifts for low-income
In rural Tunisia, eating healthy is not as simple as it sounds. There are many things that affect what people can eat. A recent study looked at the food situation in these areas. It wanted to find out how to make diets better and more sustainable. The study used different methods to understand the
Food advertising is everywhere. Even in places meant for fun and fitness, like sports and recreation centers, food marketing is common. A recent study looked into how often food ads show up in these places across Canada. The focus was on how food sponsorship deals and food service contracts affect t
It's no secret that where you shop can influence what you eat. In the US, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of people with low incomes buy food. But does having easy access to stores that accept SNAP benefits actually improve the quality of food that participants ea
Norwegian officials are putting a lot of energy into figuring out the best ways to make our food environments better. These steps to promote healthier living can make a difference, possibly help us with weight issues, and dampen diet-related illnesses. The goal is to push these techniques to measur
Elon Musk, a tech billionaire advising the incoming president, thinks the solution to America's obesity crisis lies in making new weight loss drugs cheap. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the president-elect's pick for health secretary, believes lifestyle changes are key. Both views highlight the
Imagine a world where every school has a healthier food environment. That's what policymakers in England are trying to create by limiting hot food takeaways near schools. But is there an economic cost to this? Between 2009 and 2017, 35 local authorities made this move. They wanted to improve health,
