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An expert panel for Health Canada has targeted energy drinks in a report saying that drinks such as Red Bull, Rockstar and Monster should actually be renamed “stimulant drug containing drinks” and should only be sold under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Infant formulas fortified with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) are good for developing brains and hearts according to new evidence provided by scientists.

According to research out of Iran, olive leaf extract attenuates early diabetic neuropathic pain through prevention of high glucose-induced apoptosis.

A study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who ate at least 100g of yogurt every day had significantly less plaque build-up on the walls of their carotid arteries -- the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen. Carotid artery plaque is one of the leading risk factors for stroke and heart disease.

Monk fruit concentrate, an all-natural and fruit-based sweetening ingredient, will debut to the nutrition community at this year's national American Dietetic Association's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo.

Nestlé’s bid for a controlling stake in the China-based food company Yinlu has received the Chinese government’s approval.

America is spending enough for each U.S. taxpayer to buy 19 Twinkies a year, according to a report.

Canadians get about 20% of their calories from sugar, according to a new report.

Kerry Group has agreed to acquire Cargill's global flavors business, Cargill Flavor Systems, for $230 million.

If food comes in a can, it is likely to contain the worrisome chemical bisphenol A (BPA), according to a new study. The study looked at six popular name-brand products.