Business Week reports that a recent study has found that a strong, balanced diet of fruits and vegetables can benefit individuals who are prone to lung cancer, even those who smoke. Among those who participated in the experiment, the group who maintained this diet had a 27 percent lower chance of being afflicted with a common type of lung cancer.

Giving kids an afternoon snack of graham crackers may help get more whole grains in their diets, according to the findings of a new University of Minnesota study.

A new study suggests adding pecans to the diet may delay the progression of age-related motor neuron degeneration, including diseases like ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Results of a new study may encourage many Americans to increase their intake of some different fruits and vegetables to maximize their phytonutrient intake and decrease the risk for certain chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.

Individuals may want to fire up their grills this spring to enjoy some added health benefits from antioxidant-packed marinades and sauces. A new study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis has found that common barbeque marinades are good sources of antioxidants.

A report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that lower prices may be the key to getting people to buy healthier foods.

Grabbing a handful of nuts is an easy way to have a healthy snack that’s high in nutrition.

Even though countless studies have proven the importance of a diet containing plenty of fruits and vegetables, as many as 80 percent of people worldwide simply don’t eat enough on a daily basis. But results of a new study may make that statistic an easy one to change, according to researchers at the University of California Davis.

They’re sweet and small and a great on-the-go snack option. Now, researchers say eating raisins is good for your teeth as well.

An international team of researchers has conducted a study that found cognitive benefits in increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, likely owing to their high antioxidant content.