Almonds provide zinc, but many other foods are better sources. See what to add to your diet to get the benefits of this essential mineral.

Rice feeds more than half of the world's population, yet we still only partly understand the nutrients it contains.

Flavonoids are plant compounds with powerful health benefits. Eat more of these colorful fruits and vegetables to increase your intake.

A growing body of research is proving that the often discarded portions of an animal are actually the most nutrient dense.

IQF Blueberries sold by the Oregon Potato Co., distributed to four states and Canada, were recalled due to potential bacterial contamination.

One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for two years in a dispute over a missed drug test which overshadowed the opening of last year’s world championships.

The World Food Prize is turning 40 and plans to celebrate the milestone by spotlighting iconic Iowans and locations. The foundation launched its "One-of-a-Kind" campaign to honor its Iowa roots. Each ...

Illinois is joining a network of the World Health Organization in hopes of better positioning the state to handle potential health threats, following the U.S. withdrawal from the group last month.

Over the past year, sharp aid cuts have forced the closure of soup kitchens in war-riven Sudan, led to medicine shortages across sub-Saharan Africa, and resulted in reductions in food rations in ...

Who grows our food? This seemingly simple question is getting harder to answer in a world where our food crosses borders to get to our plate. The contribution of small and industrial-scale farming to ...

Washington state nutrition experts warn new federal dietary guidelines may miss the mark and lack the resources to educate people on the new health movement. “I think the idea of yes, whole grains, ...