Breastfeeding Moms Hold Nurse-In
A group of moms protested outside Facebook offices around the world Monday because the social network has repeatedly taken down photos that show mothers breastfeeding their babies. The site even disabled the accounts of some moms who had uploaded the nursing pictures, the group said.

Heart Attack Victim Finds Hope After Loss
Pregnant 35-year-old delays treatment for heart attack and loses her baby.

Get Caffeine Fix With a Deep Breath
Quick energy boost just a breath away with inhalable caffeine; critics say fast fix has risks

Too Much Salt? Hold the Bread
Americans trying to cut sodium from their diets may be surprised to learn that bread, not chips or pretzels, is a leading culprit. A new report from the Center for Disease Control  found that bread and rolls are the top source of sodium in America’s...

Low Vitamin D Ups Fracture Risk
Vitamin D is the key to good bone health, but many Americans don't get the amount they need. Those deficiencies make bone fractures much more likely, even among people who are young and healthy, according to two new studies presented today at a meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Walmart Labels Food: 'Devil in Details'?
As Walmart unveils its new Great for You stamps to identify healthy foods, nutrition experts say that while the move is a good one, they question how consumers will benefit.

Whole Grain? How to Tell if It's True
Claims on the front of packages such as “whole grain,” “multigrain” and “12-grain” have been given no legal definition given by the Food and Drug Administration. That means manufacturers are fairly free to use them as bragging points, even if their products contain  more refined...

Older Women at Highest Risk for Breast Cancer Death
Older women with breast cancer may be at greater risk of dying from the disease regardless of the type of tumor they have or treatment they undergo, according to a study released Tuesday.

College Machine Dispenses Plan B Pills
Students at central Pa. university can get 'morning-after' pill from vending machine for $25

Whole Truth Lacking on Whole Grains
On Wednesday, the Center for Science in the Public Interest will petition the Food and Drug Administration to stop letting manufacturers label their foods “Whole Grain” when they really aren’t and to start putting the percentage of whole grain on the packaging. The government has encouraged Americans to eat...