I remember when I was a kid, my mother insisted that we only buy Halloween candy that she didn't like, lest she eat any. Despite her not even liking the candy, it could not be brought into the house ...

A Central New York school district says some children got sick this week after eating a candy that may have contained a “substance.” WBNG reports the Homer Central School District sent a message to ...

HOMER, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Homer Central School District sent a message to the school community following an incident at its intermediate school. The message said it wanted to inform others of ...

According to a 2013 consumer survey, nearly three-fourths of American parents will be controlling the consumption of their children’s Halloween booty. There are various techniques, from the fixed ...

Now that school—and school sports— are in full swing, we've entered peak period for food trophies. You know what I mean, the cupcake—or, just as likely, the sack of candy—kids "earn" by winning some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's spooky season and with Halloween just days away, trick-or-treaters are likely getting antsy about hitting the town for their ...

Halloween is so much fun for the whole family. The costumes, the sheer joy kids feel as they run around the neighborhood collecting candy and treats, and the pleasure of eating those delightful treats ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Friday is Halloween, and that means kids all over West Michigan will be collecting — and eating — candy. “Not all candy is created equal. The sugar content of the candy ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. It's not just candy.