Parsing which foods are healthy and which are less so isn't always straightforward – a new rating system aims to demystify the process

The Food Compass system scores foods based on variables like the amounts of refined grains and sugars, processing and healthful ingredients. People who ate better-scoring foods had better overall health.

Renata Micha, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition, Tufts University • conversation
Jan. 24, 2023 • ~11 min

Dollar stores are the fastest growing food stores in the US

More Americans are buying groceries at dollar stores, which often means getting food that's low in nutrition and high in calories.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 23, 2023 • ~7 min

Are highly processed foods addictive?

Is it possible to become addicted to highly processed foods like chips, cookies, and doughnuts? A new study suggests the answer is yes.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~5 min

Are highly processed foods addictive?

Is it possible to become addicted to highly processed foods like chips, cookies, and doughnuts? A new study suggests the answer is yes.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~5 min

Writing down feelings after food can lead to healthy eating

A new program that promotes thoughtful food choice and self-monitoring could lead to healthier eating, a new study shows.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 21, 2022 • ~5 min

Diet can influence mood, behavior and more – a neuroscientist explains

Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are associated with higher calorie intake, poorer memory and lower cognitive function.

Monica Dus, Associate Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 24, 2022 • ~9 min

Food expiration dates don't have much science behind them – a food safety researcher explains another way to know what's too old to eat

Current expiration date system leads to confused consumers and wasted food.

Jill Roberts, Associate Professor of Global Health, University of South Florida • conversation
July 21, 2022 • ~8 min

Warsaw Ghetto's defiant Jewish doctors secretly documented the medical effects of Nazi starvation policies in a book recently rediscovered on a library shelf

The story behind the research can be as compelling as the results. Recording the effects of starvation, a group of Jewish doctors demonstrated their dedication to science – and their own humanity.

Irwin Rosenberg, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition and Medicine, Tufts University • conversation
July 19, 2022 • ~11 min

Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?

Riders in the 2022 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.

John Eric Goff, Professor of Physics, University of Lynchburg • conversation
June 30, 2022 • ~6 min

Messaging on healthy foods may not prompt healthier purchases: study

Healthy food cues standing alone don’t prompt healthier buying decisions, but they may counter advertising for sugary and fatty foods, says study co-authored

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 28, 2022 • ~5 min

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