Once you understand what to look for and what companies deliberately obscure, reading labels becomes almost automatic. Let me ...

The Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal Thursday to make another sunscreen ingredient available to U.S. manufacturers. The ingredient — a UV light filter called bemotrizinol — has long ...

The United States is widely regarded as behind the rest of the world when it comes to sunscreen — there are 16 main active ingredients, also known as filters, approved for use in the U.S., compared to ...

You may have seen the term “natural flavors” on ingredient lists. These are flavoring agents that food manufacturers add to their products to enhance the taste. However, this term can be pretty ...

Processed foods are foods that have been changed from their natural state. Ultra-processed foods are linked to over 30 health conditions, including diabetes and cancer. Choose fresh produce, whole ...

Tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts made by soaking herbs in alcohol or vinegar. Echinacea tincture may boost the immune system and help prevent colds. Lemon balm may relieve anxiety and ...