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The Bizarre Connection Between Colorblindness and Picky Eating

A serendipitous journey into individual differences in food recognition uncovered a unique role for color in emotional responses to food.

This Common Parasite May Hold The Secret To Curing Troubling Brain Diseases

The brain is very picky about what it lets in, including many drugs.

The Microbiome’s Forgotten Cousin Could Be Key to Solving America’s Gut Issues

Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. What are they up to?

Is the Secret to Becoming An Elite Athlete Hidden In Our Guts? This Microbiome Researcher Thinks So

The gut microbiome, a hidden factory of highly collaborative microorganisms in your intestines, ensures that your metabolism, immune system, and brain run smoothly.

Baby Birds Born In Chernobyl Have Weird Microbiomes But Are Surprisingly Healthy

The lasting impacts of the Chernobyl disaster on wildlife aren’t straightforward, a new study found.

Yes, Processed Foods Can Make You Sick — Here's How

There’s growing evidence that ultra-processed foods may affect how our immune system works.

Should You Train Yourself to Be A Morning Pooper? Here’s What A Gastroenterologist Says

No, you’re not imagining it. People are really more likely to poo in the morning, shortly after breakfast. Researchers have actually studied this.

These Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods Might Increase the Risk For Many Diseases

Not all plant-based meals are healthy.

How Many More Ozempic-like Drugs Are In the Pipeline — Here’s What Researchers Are Working On

The new class of medications is changing the way scientists think about obesity.

Is The Gut Microbiome Actually Our "Friend"? One Scientist Says No

While we might think we derive health benefits from our uninvited houseguests, the theory of evolutionary addiction begs otherwise.