Snacks are part of life: More than 90% of adults eat at least one snack per day, and snacks account for about 20% of our daily calories, research shows. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to make sure those snacks are low in sugar. Since we love Costco snacks both for the range of options and low prices, we did a deep dive into nutrition labels in the aisles of the bulk warehouse store to find the best options. Related: Sign up to receive delicious recipes, expert advice, and shopping tips...

Fast-food wrappers and packaging like pizza boxes that contain “forever chemicals” will no longer be sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced this week. These forever chemicals, also known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), have been linked to a variety of health issues, including changes in immune and liver function, obesity, diabetes, certain cancers, and lower birth weights. The decision from the FDA comes after a large voluntary effort by U.S....

High levels of niacin — an essential B vitamin — may increase heart disease risk, new research suggests. A once-prescribed supplement to help lower cholesterol, it may trigger inflammation, damaging blood vessels. The report, published in Nature Medicine, revealed a previously unknown risk from excessive amounts of the vitamin. Most people get enough niacin through diet, as it’s in foods such as poultry, fish, nuts, legumes, and fortified cereals and breads. Niacin is also included in...

The dreary winter months can feel like a long slog. In some regions, the winter doldrums last for four months or longer. It’s cold. It’s gray. The days are short. You may be spending a lot of time indoors with no sun or fresh air. If you’re feeling sad, moody, or low on energy, you may be experiencing seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder. Those winter blues are typically a recurrent pattern, starting in late fall and ending in springtime, as the days get shorter and...