Junk Food

Menthol cigarettes and other tobacco products are displayed at a store in San Francisco in 2018.

Wellness Wednesday: Study links tobacco companies to America’s junk food addiction

Before selling off these brands, tobacco companies used their marketing strategies to get people hooked on processed foods. We’ll discover how they did this.

The U.S. food system makes junk food plentiful and cheap. Eating a diet based on whole foods like fresh fruit and vegetables can promote health - but can also strain a tight grocery budget. Food leaders are looking for ways to improve how Americans eat.

Health, Science & Environment

The U.S. diet is deadly. Here are 7 ideas to get Americans eating healthier

Allison Aubrey

The way many Americans eat is fueling chronic disease. Here are seven big ideas from the White House's upcoming nutrition conference for how to improve Americans' diets.

All Sides with Anna Staver

Wellness Wednesday: Pool Water Safety, Zika in Columbus, and the Effects of Junk Food

A new report by the CDC has found that a majority of public swimming pools had at least one safety violation. Also, Zika has now been found in Columbus,…

All Sides with Anna Staver

Processed Food Industry Secrets

10:00 Every year, the average American consumes almost 3 pounds of sodium, and seventy pounds of sugar. Most of this excessive intake comes hidden in the…