
Science for True Well-Being
The latest research is an antidote to toxic quackery and honest confusion about health

Science for True Well-Being
The latest research is an antidote to toxic quackery and honest confusion about health

It’s Actually Healthier to Enjoy Holiday Foods without the Anxiety
Food anxiety can peak during the holidays. Here’s how to manage it and enjoy yourself

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Artificial Sweetener Erythritol Linked to Blood Clots, Study Warns
A new study suggests a commonly used sugar substitute could increase the risk of blood clots, raising concerns for heart complications

Can Coffee's Effects on Appetite and Digestion Cause Weight Loss?
A new generation of coffee concoctions on social media is putting the spotlight back on the drink’s possible weight-loss effects

How the Nutrition Facts Label Has Changed Food in the U.S.
Almost all packaged food sold in the U.S. for the past three decades has sported a Nutrition Facts label, with major consequences for the food system

Lab-Grown Meat Is Getting Closer to Tasting Like Real Beef
Cultured meat that tastes and smells more appetizing could enhance public perception of artificial steaks

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Really all that Unhealthy?
Processed foods have been blamed for many health problems, but dietary research is tricky and nuanced

Can You Eat Cicadas? Can Your Dog Do So?
Here’s what a chef, a vet and two anthropologists have to say about eating periodical cicadas

Could Magnesium and TikTok’s ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ Actually Help You Sleep?
TikTok’s “sleepy girl mocktails” remind us how important magnesium is for sleep and health

Your Body Has Its Own Built-In Ozempic
Popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, target metabolic pathways that gut microbes and food molecules already play a key role in regulating

Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs Are Sparking a Risky New War on Obesity
The world has launched into an era of injectables not just to treat obesity but to manage weight. Is that all good news?

How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?
Caffeine can help you feel energized. But is there a limit to how much your body can handle?