People with Food Allergies Can Treat Symptoms with Asthma Medication, FDA Decides
New research demonstrates that Xolair, an injectable asthma medication, can reduce severe reactions to peanuts, milk and eggs by dulling an overactive immune response
Why Does Fruitcake Last So Long?
The holiday fruitcake is a timeless dessert—literally
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Morel Mushrooms Can Be Deadly, Food Poisoning Cases Show
A deadly food poisoning outbreak highlights how little we know about morel mushrooms
World Leaders Agree to a Climate Deal on Food for the First Time
The first global declaration on reducing emissions from food production is a start, researchers say—but it sidesteps contentious issues such as meat consumption
Gluten’s Complex Chemistry Contributes to Delicious Baked Goods
Gluten’s unique chemistry gives foods like bread and rolls their airy, stretchy textures
How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?
Food scientists break down what food is the first to go bad and simple ways of extending leftovers’ shelf life
Cranberries Are a Scientific Delicacy
From self-pollination to bogs, cranberries are a Thanksgiving classic with many fascinating botanical and genetic features
Does Humanity Have to Eat Meat?
Meat eating may not have made us human after all, say paleoanthropologists
Spicy Food Probably Doesn’t Cause Long-Term Harm
While spicy food can cause pain, it isn’t linked to higher mortality rates
Wine’s True Origins Are Finally Revealed
A broad genetic study has revised the prevailing narrative about how wine grapes spread around the world
Period Food Cravings Are Real. A New Brain Finding Could Explain Why They Happen
A new study suggests that changes in the brain's sensitivity to insulin during phases of the menstrual cycle may be linked to appetite
Your Genes May Influence What You Like to Eat
New research identifies genome areas linked to dietary patterns and our taste for things such as tea, tobacco and grapes