Ever wonder how soda manufacturers get the bubbles and fizz inside the can? A chemist explains some of the science behind the carbonation process. Hint − it involves carbon.

Nurturing your gut microbiome can go hand in hand with nurturing your social community, with health benefits all around.

Functional foods − which should not be confused with ‘superfoods’ − possess specific components that contribute to better health.

We studied 55,000 people’s diets and linked them to data on environmental impacts of food.

Elephants eat surprisingly different foods from meal to meal, a new study shows.

Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health.

Research is clear that what we eat can drive our test preferences as early as 2 years of age.

For many Americans, a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is beyond their reach.

Anti-obesity medications are becoming the go-to treatment for weight loss. But drugs alone may not provide the same benefits as lifestyle choices like exercise and a healthy diet.

Anti-obesity medications are becoming the go-to treatment for weight loss. But drugs alone may not provide the same benefits as lifestyle choices like exercise and a healthy diet.