Research shows processed foods rewire your brain in just 5 days, creating powerful cravings and making weight loss harder.

Studies in neuroscience with applications to humans offer clues about what makes us start eating, and when we stop.

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Scientists have found that the brain encodes high-calorie foods in a way that can quietly influence what we eat—even when we’re not hungry. Photograph by Heather Willensky, The New York Times ...

In fact, some of the best brain-friendly foods are likely already in your kitchen. These tasty picks can help improve focus, boost memory, lift your mood, and fight off that sluggish afternoon ...

Food poisoning isn’t an experience you’re likely to forget — and now, scientists know why. A study published April 2 in Nature has unraveled neural circuitry in mice that makes food ...

It's not just about eating the right foods, but also avoiding those that can negatively impact brain health. Processed foods high in trans fats, added sugars, and refined carbs can increase ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered food companies to remove petroleum-based food dyes by 2027. Here's the science linking dyes to ...

The ways in which your body works to protect you without you even noticing are astonishing — and that includes your brain's efforts to save you from food poisoning. In early April, researchers ...

Keeping up a healthy diet isn’t just about getting essential nutrients that are good for our bodies, it’s also important for our brain health. Foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants ...