The people who study foodborne illness for a living aren't panicking—but they are making a few targeted changes.

Some of their no-go foods are obvious. Others are probably in your fridge right now.

With frequent recalls and a documentary on dirty food, you may wonder if you should avoid romaine lettuce. Here’s what you ...

Some people do it to lose weight, others to avoid the hassle of planning meals. We asked experts how “food monotony” affects ...

Among the symptoms of cyclosporiasis is “explosive” diarrhea that may last for weeks without treatment. Whether or not you’re ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took ...

Ultra-processed foods like chips, soda and packaged snacks dominate the Standard American Diet (i.e. the SAD). Cutting them out may be the simplest path to better health. When people decide it’s time ...

Flies carry bacteria and leave droppings on food.

Butyrate is a compound produced by the gut microbiome that benefits and strengthens the digestive tract and other body ...