Researchers developed a model showing gut bacteria can significantly affect how many calories the body absorbs from food.

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Fermented foods like sauerkraut make great sandwich toppings, but did you know that you're also adding probiotics to your Reuben when you top it with the fermented cabbage? Probiotics are good ...

Foodborne illnesses are on the rise in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which issued a food safety alert this week about an E. coli outbreak linked to ...

With recalls of numerous food products in the news due to potential contamination by salmonella, listeria and other contaminants, kitchen and food safety is very much top of mind for millions of ...

An international team of researchers has identified specific bacteria in the gut that are associated with both mice and humans developing an addiction to food that can lead to obesity. They have also ...

Managing a refrigerator properly keeps food fresh, saves money on groceries, and protects everyone in the home from getting sick. Many people find it difficult to determine exactly when an item has ...

Blessed are the tiny cheesemakers: scientists have mapped out the bacteria responsible for giving three British cheeses their ...

A bacteria more common in hospitals that can cause antibiotics resistance has been found in the food chain for the first time. Carbapenemase-producing (CPE) bacteria have been detected in food animals ...