Americans consume same amount of processed meat since 1999, study shows  Fox News

Processed meat appears to be a mainstay of the American diet. A new study published in the Journal of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has revealed …

What’s So Bad about Processed Foods?  Voice of America

Processed foods like chips, soda and frozen pizzas are full of salt, sugar and fat. Now, scientists are trying to understand if there is something else about such …

Newly discovered hunger pathway is activated in the presence of food • Earth.com  Earth.com

A study from the Society for Neuroscience has pinpointed a previously unidentified pathway in the brain that controls whether or not we feel hungry.

New research sheds light on a possible cause of autism: processed foods  Big Think

A new study from the University of Central Florida makes the case for the emerging connection of autism and the human microbiome. High levels of Propionic …

It’s trendy to scorn processed food. Now there’s research to back up that attitude.  The Washington Post

Studies suggest eating ultra-processed foods can lead to weight gain and risk of heart disease.

Study: Dogs Evolved to Use Eyes to Connect with Humans  Voice of America

A new study has found evidence that dogs developed in physical ways to present “puppy dog eyes” as a way to help connect with humans.

Flying Insects in Hospitals Carry ‘Superbug’ Germs  WebMD

Researchers collected nearly 20000 flies, aphids, ants, wasps, bees and moths at seven hospitals in England over 18 months, and found that almost 9 in 10 …

Enceladus is Filled with Tasty Food for Bacteria  Universe Today

As soon as the Cassini-Huygens mission arrived the Saturn system in 2004, it began to send back a number of startling discoveries. One of the biggest was the …

High levels of arsenic in bottled water sold at Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, study says  USA TODAY

A test conducted by an Oakland nonprofit finds Peñafiel and Starkey bottled water contain levels of arsenic that violate state guidelines.

Turn to these food safety tips the next time you grill — for your most successful cookout yet  SF Gate

There’s no better way to celebrate the summer season than a cookout. What’s not to love about enjoying the best weather of the year while savoring grilled meat …