Chilli, turmeric and other spices are often claimed to have health benefits. But can spices really add any health benefits to our food, or help us ward off illness?

In the past, coffee was associated with increased health risks. But research from the last decade finds that drinking coffee may actually benefit your health.

A unique fermentation method being piloted in Japan transforms edible leftovers and scraps into sustainable feed for pigs.

While humans have been eating fermented foods since ancient times, researchers are only starting to unravel some of the biggest questions about their health benefits.

Intermittent fasting offers the tantalising promise that changing mealtimes, and not the meals, can be good for you. But what are the dos and don'ts of eating less frequently?

There's nothing risky about microwave radiation – but there are health concerns about heating up plastic. Here’s what the latest research says about how to safely microwave your food.

Here's how much water you actually need in a day – and how your body's thirst mechanism and hydration needs change as you age.

Is vegetable oil bad for you? Is avocado oil as healthy as olive oil? Confused about cooking oils? BBC Future investigates the healthiest oils to cook with.