Panera Bread has announced it has voluntarily removed trans fat from its menu. All Panera Bread menu items will be free of trans fat by the end of this month, with the exception of small amounts that occur naturally in dairy products, meat products and some condiments.

Tom Gumpel, Director of Bakery Development for Panera Bread says, "Panera recognized that trans fat was a growing concern to our customers and the medical community, therefore we made it a priority to eliminate it from our menu

Can a chocolate bar a day keep the doctor away? The Mars company, maker of Snickers and MandM's candies, is coming out with a new line of dark chocolate snacks it says has healthy potential.

They're made of dark chocolate high in antioxidants that some say could lower blood pressure and thin the blood. Called "CocoaVia," the products are made with a kind of dark chocolate high in an anti-oxidant called flavanols. These types of antioxidants are found in cocoa beans and are thought to have a blood-thinning effect similar to aspirin. However, some nutritionists are skeptical about any health benefits, and say it might give overweight Americans the impression they should eat more chocolate. Health experts say everything should be consumed in moderation

The most comprehensive study of calcium and vitamin D supplements for older women released this week showed they offered only limited protection against broken bones.

Prompting questions over what has long been much preached by health care professionals and nutritionists

The most comprehensive study of calcium and vitamin D supplements for older women released this week showed they offered only limited protection against broken bones.

Prompting questions over what has long been much preached by health care professionals and nutritionists

Former President Clinton helped to announce an initiative to fight childhood obesity by promoting healthier food and more exercise in schools. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has committed eight million dollars to the health schools effort.

The program will initially work with 253 schools in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin