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FDA food policies in doubt after top official steps down

May 13, 2026

Top food safety leader at the U. S. medical watchdog has just quit. That means long-planned rules about junk food, school meals, and toxic chemicals may never happen. For years, the food industry knew this person as the one pushing for stricter rules on snacks, drinks, and baby food. Officials had

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Britain's Sweet Move: Cutting Sugar in Drinks

December 3, 2025

The United Kingdom is stepping up its fight against sugar. They are adding more drinks to their sugar tax. This tax now includes sweetened milk drinks, like flavored milks and milkshakes. It also covers milk alternatives with added sugar, yogurt drinks, and some coffee drinks. Companies have until J

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The Colorful Debate: Natural vs. Synthetic Dyes in Food

April 25, 2025

The vibrant colors of popular snacks and cereals might be more artificial than one might think. In the United States, many breakfast cereals, snacks, and drinks are packed with bright, synthetic dyes. These dyes, like Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Blue No. 1, give foods their eye-catching hues. Howe

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Food Coloring Changes Coming Soon

April 22, 2025

Food coloring is about to get a big makeover. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a plan to remove eight common food dyes from the market. These dyes are made from petroleum and are found in many everyday foods. The Department of Health and Human Services made this announcement on Monday. The details of t

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Unhealthy Foods: The Fight for a Healthier America

January 16, 2025

For a long time, the U. S. government has stayed clear of regulating unhealthy foods like junk food and fast food. But recently, things are changing. Some people close to President Trump want to take on the big food companies, also known as "Big Food. " They want to put warning labels on unhealthy f

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California's Crackdown on Junk Food: What You Need to Know

January 4, 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a stand against ultra-processed foods in California. He recently signed an executive order aimed at reducing the availability of these harmful foods. Ultra-processed foods, like packaged chips and sugary drinks, are common in the U. S. and can cause health issues like

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The Unlikely Health Hero: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

November 20, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a name that's stirring up a lot of conversation. He's been nominated to lead the health department by President-elect Donald Trump, and people are split. Some love his ideas about cleaning up the food industry and making it healthier. Others are worried about his views on va

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Rethinking Our Health: What RFK Jr. Wants to Change

November 15, 2024

Everybody’s been buzzing about RFK Jr. ’s appointment as the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. While some applaud his plans to make America healthier, many experts are worried. He’s calling for big changes like overhauling our food system, reassessing fluoride in water, and ev