Nutrition

From Korean cosmetic sperm injections to experimental peptides, the wellness industry has become one of the world's most lucrative, projected to be worth nearly US$10 trillion by 2029. Yes, that's $10,000,000,000,000. But there's a real problem here.

A protein-rich cookie made from plastic and agricultural waste could help solve two serious problems facing future generations, according to a team presenting results from their NASA-funded project at the Fall Meeting of the American Chemical Society.

Clusters of towns and cities around the world have become curious case studies for scientists looking into just how residents there defy natural aging, living healthier for longer than anywhere else. Now, another "longevity hotspot" is in the news.

Customizable by sweetness and flavor, "space smoothies" offer emulsified omega-3 fatty acids. On long space missions, astronauts can now weaponize fish oils, fruit acids, coconut fats, and, of course, sugar, against morale-killing food fatigue.

As more people embrace veganism, for health, ethics, or the planet, they're bumping into a furry conundrum: what do you feed your meat-loving dog when you don't eat meat yourself? Does plant-based dog food have the same nutritional value as meat?

While studies show that natural human breast milk is the best food for babies, storing the stuff in a frozen state has its drawbacks. That's where a new laser-enabled system comes in, which allows milk to be powdered without any loss in nutrients.

When ingested, nutrient-rich spirulina blue-green algae is claimed to offer antioxidant, immune-boosting and cholesterol-lowering effects. And while it's typically consumed in powdered form, the Bloom system lets you grow the stuff in your kitchen.

Wondering how much and how often your baby is eating? Well, Sleevely is designed to tell you. It's a "SmartSleeve" that an existing baby bottle slides into, which monitors the infant's nutritional intake.

Pizza will soon be joining the US Army's field rations menu. MREs (Meal, Ready to Eat) have a history of disappointing combat troops. Now, MRE designers have achieved a minor miracle in food technology: stopping time for a slice of pizza.

A new device, which is pierced through a patient's throat, allows them to swallow by using their hand.

The Perfect Portions Digital Food Scale doesn't just weigh out food, it also gives important nutritional information.