
Bird Flu Vaccine for Cows Passes Early Test
Researchers have tested an mRNA vaccine against avian influenza in calves with promising results

Bird Flu Vaccine for Cows Passes Early Test
Researchers have tested an mRNA vaccine against avian influenza in calves with promising results

Why Ozempic and Wegovy Might Change Some People’s Favorite Foods
Some users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have been reporting strange changes in food preferences, such as a new dislike for meats or fried foods, and scientists are beginning to figure out why


What We Know about Artificial Food Dyes and Health as RFK, Jr., Declares a U.S. Ban
This week the secretary of health and human services announced plans to remove eight more food dyes from the U.S.’s food system

RFK, Jr., Wants to Make Baby Formula Safer, but Trump Budget Cuts Imperil That Effort
A new Trump administration health initiative called Operation Stork Speed aims to improve the safety of infant formula and reduce contamination risk, but budget and staffing cuts may hinder that

Are Foodborne Illnesses and Deaths in the U.S. Worsening? New Data on Recalls Explain
Despite headlines, there were fewer food recalls in 2024 than in 2023, but more people died from food poisoning linked to outbreaks

How Do You Cook a Perfect Egg? Scientists Have Figured It Out
Materials scientists have found a way to perfectly cook an egg white and egg yolk simultaneously

Which Foods Are the Most Ultraprocessed? New System Ranks Them
Scientists have created a ranking of grocery store items based on their degree of processing

The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Cats and Chickens
H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread amid commercial and backyard poultry, and additional cases have been reported in domestic cats

What to Know about the Ban on Red Dye in Foods and Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of the dye Red No. 3 in all food and ingested drugs. Here’s what foods and drugs contain the coloring, and how it compares with Red No. 40 and other artificial dyes

Can You Get Bird Flu from Eggs? Your Egg Safety Questions Answered
Eggs can carry nasty viruses and bacteria. Here’s how to store and eat them safely

The FDA Is Changing What Foods Can Be Called ‘Healthy’
Whole grains and fruits are in, and added sugar is out. That’s going to change what’s on a lot of cereal boxes and other things

A Little Math Can Streamline Holiday Cookie Making
Making cookies is time- and labor-intensive. Here’s how a little math can make it easier and less wasteful this holiday season