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Double-dipping is a rule for a reason. And no, we’re not talking germs, but we are talking personal safety. Take it from this Akron, Ohio…

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Ever thought about who makes all the food we purchase? Here’s a graphic to help show you where your money is going when you fill up…

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Friday on “NewsOne Now,” host Roland Martin learned a few tips for barbecue perfection from the guys at Henry’s Soul Cafe in D.C. With Memorial…

According to CDC, vitamins are defined as “any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth, development and nutrition and are…

The holidays are here! So how are you honestly feeling FitGirl? Are you dreading this calorie-heavy celebration or are you counting down the days until…

If last year’s list was the road map to area’s iconic dishes, this reader-nominated roundup of Washingtonian’s favorite eats is like a weather vane, vulnerable to capricious…

“Black Man” chocolate-flavored cookies, cookies shaped like a man with braids, a wide nose and big lips are being sold in Romania. The cookies, also available in Turkey and Albania, are the latest in a line of products that profit from racial stereotypes. Remember Obama Waffles, which were sold by a conservative political forum? And who […]

New data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that 1 in 4 (25.1 percent) African American households suffer from hunger. The stats are even higher for Black households with children–nearly 1 in 3 suffered from food insecurity in 2010. “High rates of unemployment have made it difficult for many U.S. households to put food […]

According to researchers at Northwestern University, race and ancestry make Black children twice as likely than white children to be allergic to certain foods like eggs, peanuts and milk. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that about 38 percent of Black children had food sensitivities compared to 22 percent of children. “When the researchers […]