In the battle against invasive species, the common muskrat may be an unsung hero. A new study done in the UP by scientists ...

Woodrats reveal how herbivores balance eating toxic plants and survival, offering insights into ecosystems and adaptation.

It's not easy eating green. Most plants are heavily defended with chemicals to deter plant eaters. For these herbivores, ...

Perloo is a comforting one-pot Gullah Geechee dish that traces back beyond the Lowcountry to West Africa, and through its travels has evolved into the multifaceted rice dish Southerners know and love ...

If you've ever spotted cream-colored carrots at the grocery store, there's a good chance you've actually found parsnips. This ...

Amid some renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring ...

The pawpaw, a fruit native to Indiana, ripens in the fall and has a tropical flavor. Purdue University researchers studied the pawpaw for its potential cancer-fighting properties, but it never made it ...

Although healthy foods are often promoted for their benefits, consuming them in excessive quantities can lead to negative health effects. Excessive consumption of these foods can lead to imbalances ...

The antioxidants in turmeric help reduce the risk of macula degeneration, while the beta-carotene in carrots—converted into vitamin A—improves vision and prevents night blindness. Dr. Duong Minh Phuc ...

Have you ever filled your Chipotle bowl to the brim with extra carnitas and thought, Wait, how much protein is too much? If so, you're not alone. There's a lot of hype on social media these days about ...