Fast food : Science World Report

Jul 19, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Fast Food: Eating At A Restaurant Is Just As Unhealthy, Study Suggests

Restaurant food may be just as unhealthy as meals at some fast-food joints, according to recent findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

May 26, 2015 01:50 PM EDT

Pizza Hut, Taco Bell Are Going 'Natural': Fast-Food Companies Ditching Artificial Colors, Flavoring

Pizza Hut and Taco Bell have jumped on the new health craze that many other fast food joints are all about: they're going "natural."

Apr 08, 2015 12:45 AM EDT

Fast Food After Your Workout? It Might Not Be Such A Bad Idea, According To New Research

Having some fast food after you work out may not be such a bad idea. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Montana shows that eating fast foods after an intense workout can be just as effective for recovery as sports supplements in some instances.

Apr 07, 2015 04:58 PM EDT

Eating Fast Food After Working Out May be as Good as Sports Supplements

Eating too much fast food isn't all that good for you. However, scientists have found that a little bit of it after a workout may actually work as well as sports supplements.

Jan 08, 2015 06:34 AM EST

Eating Fast Food May Cause Your Child to Have Lower Test Scores

There may be another reason to avoid fast food. Researchers have found that the amount of fast food that children eat may be linked to how well they do in school.

Dec 31, 2014 12:23 PM EST

Fast Food Hasn't Changed Much in 18 Years

There's been little change in fast food portion sizes, according to a new study.

Jan 13, 2014 07:22 PM EST

Blacks, Less-Educated More Sensitive to Fast Food Prices

Black and less-educated people tend to cut back on their fast food purchases when prices rise more than other consumers, according to a new study.

Dec 19, 2013 06:55 AM EST

Weighing Trans Fat Substitutes: How Do Alternatives Measure Up?

Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned partially hydrogenated oils. Containing trans fats, these oils increase the risk of heart disease. Now, though, researchers are wondering if the substitutes for these fats will be any healthier. In order to find that out, they've investi...