Food News and Trends This Week's Top Stories On Food Science & Healthy Eating, Vol. 12 By Allrecipes Editorial Team Published on June 26, 2015 Share Tweet Pin Email Also, there will be a quiz. It's hot out there. Stay hydrated. But, you know, not OVER-hydrated! An Asian mushroom may manipulate gut microbes and protect against affects of obesity. Sleep expert Dr. Virend Somers discusses a study showing a relationship between belly fat and poor sleep in men. (VIDEO) Researchers have strategies to rescue cacao from pests, fungal infection, and a changing climate. Jane Brody of The New York Times offers tips on fighting childhood obesity. Can a high-fiber diet help prevent asthma? How the microbiota in our guts may influence mood. The four ways that picky eaters are not alike. A diet that mimics fasting lengthened lifespans in mice also had benefits for human subjects. Take The New York Timesweekly health quiz. Miss last week's list? We gotcha. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit