Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Greg Licholai writes and teaches about innovation in healthcare. Today software does not come with information labels that clearly ...

When it comes to maintaining optimal health, one of the most important things to do is to stay informed. Getting age-appropriate screenings for diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure or ...

Nutrition labels are an excellent roadmap for cholesterol-friendly diet choices.

Eating nutritiously is practically a superpower. A healthy diet is linked to increased longevity, lower risk of depression and heart problems, better sleep and a host of other benefits. Nutrition ...

A recent federal report shows that more Americans are using nutrition labels. That’s a good thing because reading the nutrition information has been shown to have health benefits. But not everyone is ...

Nutrition labeling has emerged as a cornerstone of public health efforts to guide consumers towards healthier dietary choices. By presenting information on energy, macronutrients and key ...

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration weighs whether to require front-of-package food labels, a new study shows some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have ...

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the front of packaged foods to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium and added sugar.

Packaged foods offer convenience for families and individuals, but they can be a major source of saturated fat, sodium and added sugars, which when consumed in excess contribute to chronic disease. To ...

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Jan. 14 (UPI) --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hopes "front-of-package" labeling will better improve the American population's health, the FDA announced. "Food should be a vehicle for wellness, ...