It's known that eating high levels of ultra-processed food is associated with negative health outcomes, but a new study is looking at an underexplored impact: muscle health. In the study, published ...

Rising oil prices tend to push up the cost of groceries, but that doesn't mean shoppers need to rush out and stock up, economists say. Brent crude has surged above $100 a barrel in recent weeks — ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. A new California bill continues the state’s ...

Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have higher odds of conceiving, according to new research from McMaster University. The link persists even after accounting for age, weight, ...

Major League Baseball will implement a handful of rule changes at various levels of the minor leagues during the 2026 season. Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs first reported the slate and those ...

Ultra-sensitive food safety tests may drive food waste and unavailability with limited public health benefit, according to a Frontiers in Science study. These food safety measures and ultra-sensitive ...

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski's Big Arch taste test started a fast-food authenticity war. CEOs from rival fast food chains started posting their own taste tests to poke fun at Kempczinski. Despite ...

As the early weeks of March continue to slowly warm the chill of this winter season, consumers are urged to stay warmed up and alert to several significant recalls affecting both food and consumer ...

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The USDA is urging people to check their freezers for products that could contain glass. The agency is expanding the recall from last month for chicken products that may contain glass. The products ...