fast food

Experts talk about kids and advertising and explain how parents can teach kids to recognize and resist junk and fast food marketing.

Contrary to popular wisdom, eating at McDonald's isn't exactly cheap, costing some $28 for a family of four

(MedPage Today) -- Adding calorie labels to items on fast food menus can downsize the supersize consumption at chains -- but only a minority of customers said they heeded the labels.

A rotund city councilman who admits his eating habits are off the scales wants to make kids' fast food meals less happy and more healthy.

New Yorkers who sacrifice sleep were prone to overeat and pig out on fast food and ice cream in a study unveiled at a major conference.

Is watching TV hazardous to your health?

Experts explain why fast-food ads have a powerful effect on teens and how to fight back.

The calorie counts posted in restaurants aren't convincing teens to kick the fast-food habit, a new study shows.

The TV commercials push fries, rather than singing the praises of healthier side dishes like apples.

Trans-fats found in cakes, biscuits and fast food should be eliminated in England, says the NHS watchdog NICE.

Since when did American cheese become a breakfast staple?