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The Nutrition Labeling Distraction
Menu labeling might not change the way we eat, but that's only part of the problem.
Read & DiscussBeyond the Food Desert Mirage
The link between food deserts and health is far from absolute, so maybe it's time to focus on the bottom line: more affordable food.
Read & DiscussBig Egg Deal Gives America's Crowded Chickens More Space to Roam
A new agreement with egg farmers could usher in the first federal law addressing the treatment of farm animals. This is nothing to squawk at.
Read & DiscussObesity Is Up Again, But Is It "Leveling Off"?
A new report suggest that one in four Americans is obese. But that could slowly be changing—for the better.
Read & DiscussAmerica's Food Addiction and the Science of the Munchies
What that late-night craving for fatty foods can tell us about the brain in the gut.
Read & DiscussPhotos: Christopher Jonassen's Celestial Frying Pans
Norwegian photographer Christopher Jonassen makes images of planetary ruin out of old frying pans.
Read & DiscussThe New Nutrition Labels for Fast Food Menus: Who Will Read Them?
The federal government is rolling out mandatory nutrition labeling for fast food menus. But they won't make a difference if they're ignored.
Read & DiscussDeep Inside Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest
What the contents of one young competitive eater's stomach tell us about the great American tradition of eating to excess.
Read & DiscussThe 'Wacky' USDA Ad Campaign to Get You to Separate Your Meat and Veggies
Three thousand people are likely to die from food poisoning this year. But will this naughty chicken be able to do anything about it?
Read & DiscussChart: How Much _____ Could You Eat on a Dollar?
The gap between the cost of healthy and unhealthy food is widening, so now it's time to bring it back into balance.
Read & DiscussGood Books to Read: Peko Peko
Hungry? Check out Peko Peko. 100 percent of the cookbook's proceeds go to support Japan.
Read & DiscussFeast Your Eyes: Deconstructed Tomato Salad
Where the photograph plays double duty as recipe and inspiration.
Read & DiscussCould Paying Cash Help You Eat Healthier Food?
New research suggests its easier to load up on Oreos when you pay with plastic.
Read & DiscussScanning the Supermarket Barcode, from Punch Cards to Vanity Branding
Thirty-seven years ago, the barcode entered the supermarket—and transformed the way we shop for food.
Read & DiscussRedesigning the Nutrition Label: Here's One Scientist's Clever Proposal
Michael Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest proposes a new nutrition label with a host of subtle but important changes.
Read & DiscussFrom Prehistoric Times to Steven Tyler: Our Enduring Fascination with Feathers
Humans have been using feathers for their own adornment for thousands of years. But the latest trends reveal our changing relationship with birds.
Read & DiscussIs America's Favorite Vegetable Making You Fat?
A new study looks at how meat and potatoes affect your waistline in the long run.
Read & DiscussHow Feather Extensions Are Changing the Way Chickens Live (and Die)
Whether it’s Steven Tyler, Miley Cyrus, or sorority girls all across the country, demand for long "saddle feathers" is way, way up.
Read & DiscussThe Environmental Benefits of Test-Tube Meat
A new study compares the benefits of lab-grown meat to the real stuff.
Read & DiscussYes, There Are Pesticides on Organic Lettuce
The "organic" label doesn't always guarantee that something is pesticide-free.
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