Health
How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation
Now, the controversial sweetener is facing increasing scrutiny
What Exactly Is a Superfood Anyway?
Nutrition scholar Marion Nestle on the appeal of a made-up category
The Strange Paradox in the RFK Jr. Diet Guidelines
The new food pyramid defies decades of nutrition research—but one recommendation may align with some newer findings
Do Non-Alcoholic Drinks Actually Help You Stay Sober?
They can make cutting back feel easier, but they might also make sobriety harder
How Being a Good Dad Makes for Healthier Children
Paternal warmth before the age of 1 can set the tone for the family and influence physical health years later
How Childbearing Leaves Its Imprint on Mothers’ Biological Age
The number of kids a woman has and when she has them may shape her later years
How Financial Hardship Shows Up in Baby Brains
Early financial strain can have a measurable impact on how infant brains develop
These Pills Talk to Your Doctor
It’s tough to keep people on track with their medications, but a tiny radio antenna could help
How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking
Auto-brewery syndrome is a devastating and poorly understood condition, but effective treatments could be on the way
Dry January: What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Alcohol for a Month
Most abstainers continue to drink less after the month is up











