Junk Food : Science World Report

Nov 07, 2016 04:16 AM EST

WHO: Stop Showing Junk Food Ads On Kids' Apps

Advertisements in kids' apps are very influential to children. For this, WHO wants junk food ads in these apps stopped.

Oct 15, 2016 06:30 AM EDT

Junk Food Can Increase Your Risk Of Dementia, Mess Up Your Immune System

To separate studies showed that having too much junk food in our diet can affect part of your brain responsible for memory and increase the T cells which if too elevated could attack your own immune system.

Sep 27, 2016 06:29 AM EDT

Favorite American Foods Emit Radiation: Pizzas, Hot Dogs And More

Your pizza emits radiation, too! Thermal photography captures details.

Jul 02, 2016 06:48 AM EDT

Junk Food Cravings May Be Wind Down By A New Supplement

The scientists discovered that a food supplement called inulin-propionate ester can lessen the cravings for high-calorie food such as pizza, chocolate and cake.

Jan 28, 2016 03:18 PM EST

Healthy Selections For Food Pantries, Researchers Examine Low Cost Techniques

A researcher examines new, inexpensive techniques for healthy selections at food pantries.

Jan 14, 2016 12:40 PM EST

Health Warning Labels May Help Prevent Parents From Purchasing Soda For Their Kids

New research suggests that labeling the ill effects associated with drinking too many sugary beverages could deter some parents from purchasing products for their children.

Nov 05, 2015 05:14 PM EST

Junk Food Is Not Why You're Fat, Study Says

Junk food is not good for you. But it's probably not the reason you're overweight, either.

Aug 31, 2015 04:57 PM EDT

New Ice Cream Doesn't Melt Despite the Heat

Melting ice cream may just be a thing of the past. Scientists have developed a protein that may just keep your ice cream from actually melting.

Jul 08, 2015 11:10 AM EDT

Is Junk Food Messing With Your Brain?

Sure, we all have our vices. And for many of us, junk food is one of them. Yet scientists at the University of Georgia have discovered just why we love to overeat when we're scarfing down our favorite greasy meals.

Jul 07, 2015 01:23 PM EDT

Environmentally Friendly Shopping Bags May Cause You to Buy Junk Food

It turns out that reusable shopping bags may influence the type of food you buy. Scientists have discovered that bringing your own bags may make you more likely to purchase both organic food and junk food.

Aug 28, 2014 12:45 PM EDT