High-protein diets boost unstable plaques in the arteries of mice, a situation that a researcher calls "a recipe for a heart attack."

US households waste about a third of the food they acquire, report economists. That means land, labor, and other resources are going to waste, as well.

Coffee rust is a huge problem, but an invasive snail seems to eat its spores off leaves. Scientists say it's a potential strategy, but isn't without risks.

Quinoa's history has led to varieties that need specific growing conditions. Research on the plant's flowering genes could make things easier for farmers.

A new approach could help you make tastier espresso. The key? Using less coffee and the right grind, researchers say.

In a world where it can seem to children that food miraculously appears on the plate, school gardens offer a way to get them back in touch with their food

Fast food advertisements on TV can prime teen brains to make unhealthy food choices, even when those ads are for salads and smoothies, new research shows.

Check out this video to learn the history of bagels, including why one expert says no one's had a real New York bagel since 1967.

Americans who more often cook at home are more likely to have healthy diets, but the benefits aren't the same for people at lower income levels.

The wounds that insects give plant leaves release antioxidants and makes organic fruits and vegetables healthier for people to eat.