The "freshman 15" have become infamous enough to catch researchers' attention.

Scientists are finding that coffee pods and cups may contribute to this problem. Many coffee pods and single-serve cups ...

At Union Market, a chef crafts a six-course Jamaican feast that’s equal parts tradition and chemistry. Through controlled ...

Deciding what to eat, where to get it, and how those choices align with health goals or cultural habits are ordinary parts of ...

Background Soil is the cornerstone of global food security, yet its fertility is under increasing threat from unsustainable agricultural practices and the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will become the first state in the nation requiring restaurants to list major food ...

Remember “The Biggest Loser”—the show where people tried to lose as much weight as quickly as possible for a big cash prize? The premise of the show was that weight loss was about willpower: With ...

Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us, a new book by acclaimed nutrition scientist Kevin Hall and award-winning health journalist Julia Belluz, examines enduring myths ...

Researchers are finding extraordinary new uses for what we throw away. Beet pulp may help crops resist disease, while composted coconut fibers could replace peat moss. Discarded radish and beet greens ...

Researchers found that marinating meat for at least 40 minutes with acids, herbs, and spices before grilling significantly reduces carcinogenic compounds formed during high-heat cooking. Grilling meat ...

Cooking can be a relaxing, meditative act—that is, until your eyes start to sting unbearably. Cutting an onion often leads to an involuntary stream of tears, but a new scientific discovery has ...