New research suggests our brains learn to connect flavors with what happens after we eat, offering clues about how food preferences develop.
A national survey finds that food noise is more common among younger adults, women and people who struggle with feeling in control of their eating.
New research finds that warning labels are easier to understand than nutrition scores, but that doesn't necessarily change what people would buy.
From ancient caves to modern street markets, new research explores how culture shapes what we consider food and why insects may deserve a second look.
A three-year study of more than 6,500 teenagers found that fruit and sugary drink consumption were associated with later symptoms of depression and anxiety.
In a small study, stronger brain responses to appealing food images were also associated with greater increases in body fat over the following year.
In a clinical trial, teenagers who received emotional support alongside family weight-management treatment reported less emotional eating and regained less weight.
In a small study, music influenced how people experienced sweet and sour flavors, suggesting that what we hear may shape how much we enjoy food.
An analysis of U.S. dietary habits found that calories from coffee increased between 2003 and 2018, largely because of changes in what people added to their cups.
New research suggests the foods we already love may influence how easily we learn to think differently about what we eat.
New research finds that foods combining fat and carbohydrates may leave us expecting to eat more before we feel full, but actual fullness wasn't measured.
A new study explores how time spent in nature, body image and self-compassion may be connected to the way we eat.
Researchers found that learning about an individual animal influenced some preschoolers' food choices, but their existing preferences still mattered.
A small study found that older adults were far more likely to receive free fruits and vegetables when they were delivered rather than requiring a trip to the market.
Researchers found small differences in brain structure among children who consumed more caffeine, but it's unclear whether caffeine itself was responsible.
In a small restaurant study, diners rated the same dish as healthier when its sauces were served separately instead of drizzled across the plate.
A review of 44 studies found that disordered eating often overlaps with alcohol use disorder, suggesting some people in recovery may need support with both.
A small controlled study found different insulin and metabolic responses after people ate two meals matched for calories and nutrients but prepared very differently.
A new study found that people who often compared their current appearance with a past version they preferred also reported more body shame and more signs of disordered eating.
New research found that training helped health care professionals feel more prepared to discuss ketogenic diets with patients, but the study did not test whether keto treats mental illness.
Consumers may assume foods that don't last as long are more natural and healthier, even when the difference comes down to packaging rather than what's inside.
School food directors say reducing ultraprocessed foods can mean rethinking staffing, kitchens, purchasing and even how schools get students excited about lunch.
In a small study of 20 adults with depression, symptoms improved when participants ate much less ultraprocessed food, but researchers say larger studies are needed.
An analysis of nearly 150,000 new U.S. products found that claims such as “low sodium” or “high protein” may highlight one benefit without showing the full nutritional picture.
People had smaller blood sugar spikes after the same meal when a close social partner was nearby, suggesting who we eat with could influence how our bodies respond to food.
