Food Studies - Page 8

June 3, 2025

Nonstick pans face potential ban in New York amid health concerns

A New York bill aims to prohibit nonstick cookware, amid Make America Healthy Again movement's call to look at risks from PFAS exposure, known as "forever chemicals."

June 2, 2025

Toxic heavy metals detected in popular rice brands across America, study shows

A new report reveals toxic metals such as arsenic and cadmium were found in rice sold in the U.S., posing health risks such as cancer and developmental harm, especially for infants.

May 31, 2025

What your blood quietly reveals about your eating habits

New research shows that junk food intake can be detected in blood and urine samples, offering a potential breakthrough in tracking ultraprocessed food consumption.

May 10, 2025

Unexpected state dominates America's pizza scene and it's not New York

Surprising pizza rankings reveal this state has the most pizzerias per capita in America, outranking pizza giants New York and Chicago. New York didn't even make the top 10.

April 26, 2025

Eating chicken linked to higher mortality rates, observational study suggests

Research reveals a concerning connection between chicken consumption and health risks, showing that eating more than 300 grams of poultry weekly is associated with higher mortality.

April 23, 2025

Stress and anxiety can be reduced over time in one key way, study suggests

New research published in a mental health journal suggests a potential link between regular use of probiotics and lower levels of stress, anxiety and fatigue.

April 9, 2025

Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastics into the saliva, study says

UCLA researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into the saliva and potentially be ingested. A trade group asserted "gum is safe to enjoy."

April 2, 2025

Sugar substitutes can cause brain changes that increase appetite, study says

A study from the University of Southern California says a common sugar substitute alters brain activity related to hunger and increases appetite, especially in those with obesity.

March 24, 2025

Cooking up food in the office microwave? New study reveals shocking amount of bacteria

A study analyzed bacteria levels in office microwaves compared to other environments. A food safety expert shared essential hygiene tips to keep shared microwaves clean and minimize health risks.

March 19, 2025

Food choices that can boost your vision and protect against eye disease

Incorporating foods rich in certain vitamins and nutrients may help protect your vision and lower the risk of certain eye diseases, ophthalmologists and dietitians told Fox News Digital.