The amount of sugar that’s safe to eat per day may depend on several factors, such as total caloric intake, activity level, and health conditions like diabetes. Healthcare organizations like the ...

When the rationing ended, in September 1953, the average sugar intake by people in Britain doubled. That provided a natural experiment and allowed the researchers to ask: What happened to the ...

When following recipes at home, you can experiment by using less salt than the directions ... “Himalayan sea salt,” “sea salt” or “kosher salt.” But sodium can hide under many different names, ...

Nitrate contamination of groundwater is a growing concern in several areas of the state, because contaminated drinking water can cause serious health risks. We compiled data from many sources to ...

Nonprofit community groups in Oregon and nationwide are calling on elected leaders and officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to exercise their regulatory power to stop growing nitrate ...

Research has shown that eating too much sugar can have negative effects on your health, like raising your risk for diabetes, depression, obesity, heart disease, certain cancers, and gout. While it’s ...

Sodium is a mineral and electrolyte that your body needs for several important functions. However, many Americans consume too much, which can be detrimental to health. A low sodium diet is often ...

With its gut-supporting probiotics, calcium, and protein, yogurt is a go-to healthy snack. However, not all store-bought brands are as nutritious as others, and some have sugar levels that can rival a ...

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