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Bon appetit, baby!

A pediatrician shares when and how to get your little ones started on solid foods.

Can TV boost your kid’s food smarts?

Cooking shows that feature healthy recipes might boost a child's nutrition knowledge and encourage healthy eating.

Invest in middle age, reap in old age

If you want to gain quality years, adopt a low-risk lifestyle that embraces exercise and good nutrition—and shuns smoking and alcohol.

Generations after ban, pesticides linger

Long-prohibited chemicals are still showing up in the blood of expectant moms—and it's likely affecting development of the baby.

More than heartburn?

If you're battling a serious case of acid reflux, talk with your doctor.

The ultra-processed path to diabetes

There's a clear link between processed foods and a higher risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Lose weight, stave off breast cancer

The more pounds a woman loses, the lower her risk.

Dear Santa: Spare me the stress

Keep your family engagements limited and don't overspend on shopping.

Sweet tooth? It grows from the get-go

Babies and toddlers are exposed to a glut of added sugars in yogurt, snacks, bakery sweets, fruit drinks and candy.

Is it time to scrutinize sweeteners?

Pediatrics group calls for more research into artificial sweeteners and their effect on children's health.

Heed the sneaky calories

Taste-testing your culinary creations? Dipping into the office candy stash? Those tiny tidbits can add up to big trouble.

Study: Eat healthy, be happy

Those who embrace healthier food choices are likely to experience less anxiety and better moods.