Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing.

Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people.

Michigan has announced the first two deaths related to an outbreak of illnesses caused by the Cyclospora parasite.

Dozens of people who grew up around Philadelphia learned decades later they shared the same biological father, a pioneering infertility doctor.

Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.

They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.

The fruits on display in American grocery stores today are sweeter than ever, and getting a little more so all the time. They cost more, and people are willing to pay.

Tens of millions of seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D, a drug prescription insurance plan, will likely face higher costs next year.

An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.

The ultraprocessed food industry changed snacking culture for families. There are many options of processed foods that are designed for on-the-go convenience. What should snacking look like for kids?