
Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworms Detected in U.S.
This gruesome parasite is more of a threat to your burger than to you

Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworms Detected in U.S.
This gruesome parasite is more of a threat to your burger than to you

The Mystery of America’s Peanut Allergy Surge—And the Promising Science behind New Treatments
Peanut allergies more than tripled in U.S. kids between the late 1990s and late 2000s, and the prevalence has risen even more since then. Scientists are still searching for answers—and new ways to treat them.


Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Red No. 3 Food Dye. Yet He Says It Is Safe
Almost 40 years ago, Joseph Borzelleca published a study on the food coloring Red No. 3. The FDA cited his work when banning the additive in January. But the researcher says the dye is safe

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

Why Countries Are Color-Coding Healthy Foods at Grocery Stores
European countries and Australia have rolled out front-of-package nutrient profiling. Color-coding or star ranking systems let shoppers make quick choices about healthy foods

Delicious Bacon Highlights Food That Enraptures Our Senses but Endangers Our Health
Some foods, no matter how simply prepared, contain many substances linked to disease

Science for True Well-Being
The latest research is an antidote to toxic quackery and honest confusion about health

It’s Actually Healthier to Enjoy Holiday Foods without the Anxiety
Food anxiety can peak during the holidays. Here’s how to manage it and enjoy yourself

Artificial Sweetener Erythritol Linked to Blood Clots, Study Warns
A new study suggests a commonly used sugar substitute could increase the risk of blood clots, raising concerns for heart complications

Can Coffee's Effects on Appetite and Digestion Cause Weight Loss?
A new generation of coffee concoctions on social media is putting the spotlight back on the drink’s possible weight-loss effects

How the Nutrition Facts Label Has Changed Food in the U.S.
Almost all packaged food sold in the U.S. for the past three decades has sported a Nutrition Facts label, with major consequences for the food system

Lab-Grown Meat Is Getting Closer to Tasting Like Real Beef
Cultured meat that tastes and smells more appetizing could enhance public perception of artificial steaks