Share on Pinterest Are ‘high-protein’ food items, like protein bars, really all that healthy? A study from Spain casts doubt over their nutritive value. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images. Processed ...

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. Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for ...

Breakfast cereal, packaged snacks, and sugary drinks may seem harmless in moderation. Yet new research suggests that eating too many highly processed items could raise the odds of developing early ...

Spanish scientists have produced a report on the growth of Clostridium botulinum and the risk of botulism following an outbreak that affected 12 people in 2023. In June and July 2023, an increase in ...

If you've resolved to eat more fresh and whole foods in 2023, new research provides you with more incentive. Before you plan your Super Bowl menu, doctors point out the foods you might want to avoid.