Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as Proteobacteria—were found in large numbers in the guts of humans and mice with food ...

Bacteria occur naturally in the environment. Farmers’ changes in the past 10 years have been effective in protecting crops.

Once you've thawed certain foods it is important you consume them, as certain frozen foods can become toxic if they are refrozen. These foods in particular are ones you should avoid refreezing as they ...

Sugary snacks are everywhere—think colorful candies, frosted pastries, and those sweetened drinks that seem harmless at first glance. But beneath the surface, these treats create a playground for the ...

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 ...

One of the big mysteries in food allergy is why two people with similar levels of peanut-specific antibodies can react so ...

Bile Esculin Agar (BEA) is a smart medium for detecting Enterococcus, a tough gut bacterium that can withstand bile salts. When the bacterium breaks down a substance in the agar (esculin), the ...

That simple handoff—retiring the raw-meat spoon once the food is safely cooked—prevents bacteria from being transferred to fully cooked food. It's a straightforward step that removes an invisible risk ...