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'Banana apocalypse' could be averted thanks to genetic breakthrough
Fusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease.
What are ultraprocessed foods?
Ultraprocessed foods have been tied to various health risks — but what are they, exactly?
Does fake meat cause heart disease? Here's what the science actually says.
A recent study found that eating ultraprocessed plant-based foods was linked to heart attack and stroke risk. But the devil is in the details.
'We've always been omnivores': Why 'meatfluencers' are wrong about what our ancestors ate
Nutrition influencers claim we should eat meat-heavy diets like our ancestors did. But our ancestors didn't actually eat that way
What is brominated vegetable oil, and why did the FDA ban it in food?
The FDA will no longer allow BVO in food due to safety concerns revealed in studies.
8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hint
A study followed participants for about eight years and found an increased risk of death in those who practiced intermittent fasting. But more data is needed.
PFAS 'forever chemicals' to officially be removed from food packaging, FDA says
New food packaging products sold in the U.S., such as takeout boxes and fast-food wrappers, will no longer contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Risk of AFib tied to sugary and artificially sweetened drinks
A study links drinking sugary sodas and artificially sweetened beverages to an increased arrhythmia risk.
