Junk food waivers have been approved in nearly half of all U.S. states, with three implementing changes in April.

Nearly two dozen states have received federal approval to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for purchasing soda and candy with USDA SNAP Food Restriction Waivers.

The USDA is facing a lawsuit for allegedly approving SNAP Food Restriction Waivers in at least five states without a public notice and comment period.

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping farm bill early this month, attempting to revive Congress’ stalled effort to rewrite the nation’s agriculture law the same way it’s been done ...

Robert F Kennedy Jr announced a new effort aimed at getting medical schools to spend more time teaching students about nutrition.

The audit arrives as Trump's administration targets Democrat-majority states and GOP candidates challenge Gov. Healey on welfare stewardship ahead of the fall gubernatorial election.

West Texas A&M University received a $5 million gift to establish a new health institute, boosting rural healthcare.

CMMI’s agenda centers on productivity and value-based payment expansion, including outcomes-based reimbursement, Most-Favored ...

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in Mesa County provides nutrition resources, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, postpartum mothers and children up to age 5 ...

UB public health researcher Lucia Leone develops programs to help people get the most out of the food they receive.

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, challenging its food restriction waivers that reduce ...

It has been nearly eight years since the US government has updated, approved and signed a new farm bill into law, a vital piece of legislation appropriating several billions of dollars for various ...