Stanford researchers reveal how regulatory T cells recognize safe foods by scanning for specific protein signals, opening new paths to prevent and treat food allergies.

Umami is the fifth basic flavor, along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. Umami reflects a savory, meaty flavor triggered by the amino acid glutamate and specific molecules. Eating umami foods may ...

A centuries-old Japanese philosophy is gaining modern attention for its potential health benefits. Known as hara hachi bu, the practice encourages eating until about 80% full — but its deeper value ...

Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and what causes them, very little is known about why the vast majority of people are ...

Produce prescriptions and hospital food programs are expanding fast. But the real test isn’t medical—it’s financial.

Artificial intelligence is transforming food innovation by accelerating ingredient discovery, optimizing formulations, and enabling personalized nutrition strategies to improve public health outcomes.

Eating the majority of your calories earlier in the day can be beneficial, but so can adding more fiber and protein.

Most of us go through the day without giving much thought to what's quietly happening inside our bodies. We grab a sandwich at lunch, crack open a soda, toss some bacon into a pan, and wonder why we ...

AI leaders insist they’ve got humanity’s best interests in mind. If we’re to take them at their word, then we must say: they have a really unfortunate habit of sounding like they have nothing but ...

In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream cone, it doesn't seem like your body is pulling off a biological miracle. But it is. That cookie is not you—yet when you put it in ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Compared to a multivitamin, whole foods like leafy greens, fruits, whole grains, and fish contain nutrients that are better absorbed and used by the body. Learn more.