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America Is Ingesting Sunscreen: What You Need to Know About Titanium Dioxide
Bunches of lettuce at a market.
What Can Happen If You Don’t Wash Your Lettuce?
Garlic heads
Science Discovers a Cure for Garlic Breath, and It's Likely Already in Your Fridge
A citrus grove in California
A Deadly Citrus Tree Disease Is Wreaking Havoc on California Fruit
astronauts make tang in space
How NASA Made Tang Cool
Incredible Eats
We Tried 3 Edible Cutlery Brands — Here's What We Found
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A New Study Says Washing Produce Does Not Remove Pesticides — Here's What to Do Instead
A meat free plant-based burger
Protein Bars, Dairy-Free Yogurts, and Other Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods Can Increase Your Risk of Serious Health Issues, New Study Finds
Salmonella bacteria in a photo composite with two raw chickens.
Here's How the USDA Is Hoping to Make Chicken and Turkey Way Safer to Eat
Slices of ham.
Update: Boar's Head Expands Recall to Include 7 Million Pounds of Deli Meat Nationwide
A non-stick pan in a photo composite with thermometers.
Yes, Teflon Flu Is Real — Here’s How to Lower Your Risk
An outdoor thermometer showing extremely hot temperatures in a photo composite over assorted seafood.
Seafood Is Getting Riskier to Eat Due to Climate Change, According to Science
A blood orange in a photo composite over a pile of oranges.
A New Study Says Changing the Way We Refrigerate Blood Oranges Could Make Them Healthier
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What to Do When You Find Gunk in Your Food
Sliced deli meat in a photo composite over Listeria from a microscope.
A Multi-State Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Killed 2 and Sickened 28 — Here’s What to Know and How to Keep Safe
A soap sponge in a photo composite with Salmonella bacteria.
Your Kitchen Sponge Is Much, Much Dirtier Than You Think — Here’s What to Do About It
Loaves of fresh baked bread stacked high.
Here's the Real Reason You Should Avoid Refrigerating Bread
A mussel and an oyster shell in a photo composite over a background of old oyster shells.
Concerning Levels of Fiberglass and Plastic Particles Have Been Found in Oysters and Mussels, Study Finds
Moldy spots on two pieces of multigrain bread.
Can You Cut Off Mold and Still Eat That Loaf of Bread?
A few ultra processed foods including bread, a hot dog, soda, donut, chicken nuggets and potato chips with a red downward arrow.
Diet Sodas, Hot Dogs, and Other Ultra-Processed Foods Are Even Worse for You Than You Think, New Study Finds
Mold filled petri dishes and tray of food in a photo composite.
Aches on a Plane! Avoid Food Poisoning While Flying With These Smart Food Safety Tricks
A mosquito and onions.
What to Eat to Repel Mosquitoes — and What to Avoid
Close-up of pieces of raw chocolates on kitchen counter. Dark chocolate bar pieces.
Swiss Scientists Say They Created a Healthier and More Sustainable Chocolate
A pile of oranges in sunlight.
Here's Why Orange Juice Is Ridiculously Expensive Right Now
Sweetener being poured into an espresso cup.
A Common Low-Calorie Sweetener Could Be Linked to an Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Kids cassava-based puffs contain high levels of lead
‘Concerning’ Levels of Lead Were Found in Some Popular Brands of Organic Veggie Puffs — Here’s What to Know
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Here's Why Your Senses of Smell and Taste Change Radically When You Fly
How your tongue really worked according to a new study
You Can Toss Out Everything You’ve Ever Learned About How Your Tongue Works — Here’s What to Know
Peanut butter on bread.
There's a Very Easy Way to Prevent Peanut Allergies, According to a New Study
Bottle of orange soda pouring into glass
Here's Why the FDA May Ban the Additive Used in Most Sodas
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It's Official: Florida Criminalized the Sale of Lab-Grown Meat
A photo composite of non-stick pans.
How to Mitigate Your Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals' in Food, According to Experts
An assortment of donuts varying in color and style.
This Is Why Cannabis Makes You Hungry, According to Science
Oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab legs, caviar. Fresh oysters served with shallots and cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce and fresh lemons and limes.
A High Seafood Diet Could Increase Your Risk of Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’
A person washing their hands with soap.
Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Safe Amid the Bird Flu Outbreak
Colorful plastic cutting boards on display in a store.
Here’s Why You Should Probably Stop Using Your Plastic Cutting Board
A plate of pasta with pesto and parmesan cheese.
This Is What Pasta Sounds Like, According to a Scientist and the Composer of 'The White Lotus' Theme Song
Fried sardines served with lemon.
Eating Like a Salmon Is Better Than Eating Actual Salmon, Study Finds
The Sweetest Harvest
At this Louisiana Farm, Activism, Family, and Food Form the Sweetest Harvest
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New Study Links Arthritis to Tryptophan Consumption
Composite of Upside Foods on silhouette of Florida
Florida Is on Its Way to Banning — and Criminalizing — Alternative Meat
Close-up of blueberries
Scientists Finally Discover Why Blueberries Are Blue
The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
High-Altitude Baking and Cooking, Explained: Here’s What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix It
Glasses of wine next to an uncorked bottle and wine opener
What Is Acidity In Wine?
A chunk of blue cheese
The 'Food Disgust Sensitivity Test' Is a Fascinating Window Into the Soul
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FYI, Your Kitchen Is Probably Dirtier than a Toilet Seat
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Why Horseshoe Crabs Are E. Coli's Worst Nightmare

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