How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again

THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- People who eat at fast-food restaurants are consuming significantly more calories than they realize -- and teens are the worst offenders, a new study found.

Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development

THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Mild to moderate iodine deficiency during pregnancy may have a negative long-term impact on children's brain development, British researchers report.

Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- While some fast-food chains are required to provide calorie and other nutritional information to help customers make informed choices, kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use this information than kids who eat fast food less often, according to a new U.S. study.

Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet

WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who has ever wrestled with athlete's foot knows there is something about feet that fungi seem to like. But scientists now have the first detailed "map" of the fungal groups that live on your skin -- and, yes, your feet are the hottest neighborhood.

Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better

(HealthDay News) -- The better foods taste, the more likely you are to eat them.

Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.

Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- If you've got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.

Health Tip: Help Children Eat Healthier

(HealthDay News) -- Want to get kids to eat healthy foods? Start with eating a healthier diet yourself.

Health Tip: Eating Vegetarian

(HealthDay News) -- If you're eating a vegetarian diet, it's important to make sure you're getting enough nutrients and making healthy meat-free choices.