Eating

A team of British researchers studying chimpanzees in West Africa said they have documented the primates eating and sharing alcoholic fruit.

Learn how this common dietary practice could improve sex drive.

A new scientific study looked at the dietary fat intake of people and found that plant-based oil, including seed oils, is linked to fewer health problems.

The study relies on 24/7 measurements of patients to investigate whether ultra-processed foods cause people to eat more calories and gain weight, potentially leading to obesity and other well-documented health problems.

Eating one type of fruit could lower depression risk, study shows

A recent discovery reveals a novel physiological phenomenon linking the gut microbiome to sugar metabolism, potentially paving the way for new diabetes treatments.

Potential uses for gadget could include online shopping, weight management and sensory testing, say researchers

Thinking about jumping on the apple cider vinegar health trend? Read this before you do.

"Edible microbes face considerable hurdles to going mainstream, however"

These happy hormone-boosting foods should be a staple in your diet.

With a family history of diabetes, Sharlotte Thou knows she has to reduce the amount of sucrose in her diet. Will nine weeks be enough to tame her sweet tooth?

Microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm in size, have become a pervasive environmental contaminant detected across a wide range of ecosystems. While the presence of microplastics in marine life and humans has been extensively documented, there remains a significant gap in understanding their full health impacts. Moreover, the effects of microplastics on animals, particularly those in close…

A nutritionist shares the nine healthy seasonal fall foods we should be eating this season, and why they're good for us.

You might've heard it touted as a superfood, but is sea moss actually good for you? RDs weigh in on the potential health benefits and side effects.

The humble lentil is a quick-cooking kitchen powerhouse.

Anglerfish have a lantern on their head that they use to attract prey in the dark deep sea, and a huge mouth full of long teeth. What an amazing monster fish! The post Anglerfish are our mysterious, deep-sea lifeform of the week first appeared on EarthSky.

Whether the spice they seek is fiery or acidic and sour, humans can be drawn to the perceived danger of extreme foods.

A new generation of coffee concoctions on social media is putting the spotlight back on the drink's possible weight-loss effects

In a new study, women who followed diets low in added sugar and high in nutrients had "younger-looking" cells.

Added sugar can cause your cells to prematurely age, a new study warns.