Allowing more screen time during summer vacation is OK, but it needs to be balanced with other forms of play. The summer is ...

And for older kids, Grant says her daughter likes to find "trendy recipes" on social media sites, like Nutella french toast, ...

American children’s health has declined profoundly over the past few decades, a new study shows, and the issues are so ...

TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The health of American kids has worsened over the past 17 years, with more now ...

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic ...

The health of children in the U.S. has “significantly worsened” over the past 17 years in a variety of areas, including ...

Bingo! That is one of the fun things that will be taking place at the July 12 Salisbury Farmers Market. From 8 a.m. to noon, this fun activity will be hosted by the Rowan County Public Health as part ...

The Mitchell Food Pantry serves as an important resource to local residents, providing a wide supply of healthful food and cooking options to over 1,000 patrons in the Mitchell area every month.

CREATING healthy eating habits in children is one of the best gifts you can give them. Good nutrition fuels growth, supports brain development, boosts energy, and helps prevent long-term health ...

'I want my kids to grow up understanding that food is about nourishment and connection, not guilt,' says Kelsey Kunik, RDN, of feeding her children ultra-processed food.

Processed foods are the go-to for many kids, and for some, they're the only foods they'll eat. Here's why—and what you can do about it. Processed foods and their prevalence in kids' diets ...

We like to say that food is medicine, yet the nation’s largest daily prescription is written with virtually none of the safeguards that govern drugs. Every year, the National School Lunch ...