Nancy Shute explores the science behind major questions on food and health — from the addictive potential of ultraprocessed foods to the high-protein diet craze to the drawbacks of keto.

"This marks a turning point." Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could transform how we grow food: 'Not science ...

Lay’s unveils a global brand refresh, nutrition science challenges ultra-processed food myths amid new California school meal ...

It began in the early 1920s, when French chemist Daniel Berthelot set up an unusual 'Garden of Wonders' near Paris.

Researchers are finding extraordinary new uses for what we throw away. Beet pulp may help crops resist disease, while ...

Nutritional dark matter refers to the thousands of untracked compounds in food that may influence health in ways we don’t yet ...

Pushing the boundaries of food development through science is at the core of Drexel University's innovative Master of Science in Culinary and Food Science. The program offers dynamic, ...

From freshly baked bread to a cup of coffee, food is a sensory experience that connects us all. When it comes to how our food is made, however, we rarely focus on the science that is used to create it ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University is fueling the future of food science with the establishment of the Reed Family Endowed Professorship and the university’s newly created Food Science ...

Synthetic food dyes — and their links to neurobehavioral issues in children — are having a moment. Last month, California governor Gavin Newsom signed the California School Food Safety Act into law, ...

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October may be best known for seasonal treats such as pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy, but with national months celebrating pizza, pasta and pretzels laying claim to the season, the month can ...