Avoid food poisoning over the holidays
Get expert advice to avoid food poisoning, whether that’s protecting kids from pot brownies, veggies from raw meat, or pets from dessert.
Dams could help feed the world, but at what cost?
Dams could play a significant role in sustainably feeding the world. But they should only be built as a last resort, researchers say.
Cane toad tongue hits heart when it swallows
When cane toads swallow their food, a complex pulley system actually butts up against their heart, research finds.
Cane toad tongue hits heart when it swallows
When cane toads swallow their food, a complex pulley system actually butts up against their heart, research finds.
Common nutrient shields cancer-causing bacteria from stress
A known antioxidant common in the human diet helps cancer-causing bacterium survive. The discovery could lead to new drugs.
Are highly processed foods addictive?
Is it possible to become addicted to highly processed foods like chips, cookies, and doughnuts? A new study suggests the answer is yes.
Whipped cream made from bacteria could be the future
A new fat-free version of whipped cream is made with bacteria. Researchers say its an alternative that would be better for the environment.
Low-carb diet lowers blood sugar in prediabetes
Cutting carbs could help people at risk for diabetes lower their blood sugar, a new study shows.
Low-carb diet lowers blood sugar in prediabetes
Cutting carbs could help people at risk for diabetes lower their blood sugar, a new study shows.
Lack of food spiked 25% when Child Tax Credit expired
In the months after the advance federal Child Tax Credit ended in December 2021, low-income families with children struggled the most to afford enough food.