Water used to wash recycling materials in the study became progressively darker as it was reused. Photo courtesy of Greg ...

Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store may contaminate your food with micro- and nanoplastics, according to new research. Plastic ...

Senator Tom Cotton, R-AR, has introduced legislation that would direct the Department of Agriculture to study consolidating federal food safety agencies into a single entity. If approved, the Study ...

New research from UCLA links prolonged exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos to increased Parkinson’s risk, with supporting ...

A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in ...

A new study from McMaster University involving 2.8 million children around the world has revealed the most important early-life factors that influence whether a child becomes allergic to food. The ...

A new study claims that “ultra-processed food addiction” affects one in eight older adults. But how solid is the science behind that headline? Beneath the striking numbers lies a web of assumptions ...

Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies from France. “These are very ...

The number of North Alabama families facing food insecurity is on the rise, according to a recent study According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study, based on the latest available data from ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Start with a snapshot: Adults without reliable ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Thinking about becoming a professional cook or opening your own restaurant? One of the first steps is earning a food handler’s certification. In New York City, food service ...