Two types of neurons in the hippocampus either store memories for sugar or drive fat cravings, shaping food intake and ...

A miso test on the International Space Station shows fermenting food is not only possible in space, it adds nuttier notes to the Japanese condiment.

Instead of learning through repeated trial and error or experiences, one-shot learning is when a single experience creates a ...

Ultra-processed foods are designed to be moreish. Sam Dicken, a nutrition researcher, works with, not against, his huge ...

Study shows that food-based interventions in classrooms can enhance independence and functional skills for students with ...

Perhaps one of the reasons this culinary pro stands out is his uniquely science-based approach. But where does Alton Brown's ...

Science news this week March 15, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

On March 10, Dr. Nisha Acharya got a letter from the National Institutes of Health terminating her grant to study the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine recommended for all adults 50 and older in ...

The battle over the health merits of various cooking fats has never really gotten below a simmer — but it’s starting to heat up again. Beef tallow and other animal fats, including pig lard and butter, ...

As one of the newer educational pathways at UNC, the food studies minor seeks to emphasize the cultural aspects of food.

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