There are plenty of reasons to love fast food: it’s quick, convenient, comforting and — let’s face it — delicious. But there are downsides, of course, with costs increasing, no longer falling into the ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Some people might prefer not to know ...

Chain restaurants have been posting calorie counts on menus in New York City since 2008, but it’s not clear that the information actually helps anyone eat better. If the latest study on food-buying ...

City mandates requiring fast-food and chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menus have had mixed success at actually curbing people’s caloric intake. A study published this past October in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Calorie labeling didn’t help participants judge foods more accurately. It may make them second-guess themselves. Photo by Brett ...

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It's no secret that fast food is packed with calories. That doesn't mean you have to avoid your favorite drive-thru at all costs—everything in moderation, right!? It just means that knowledge is power ...

The familiar golden arches beckon with promises of quick satisfaction and nostalgic comfort foods that trigger powerful cravings for many people navigating busy schedules or seeking affordable meal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A policy in England requiring calorie labeling on menus for large food businesses may reduce or delay ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When restaurant menus list calories, parents will limit how much fast food their kids eat, a new report suggests. But parents don't restrict their own energy intake, ...

Open a menu in a New York City restaurant and you're likely to see the calorie count of every item printed alongside the prices. Walk into a deli or fast food chain and you'll notice that calories are ...