Health
Can the Keto Diet Treat Mental Health Conditions?
How the evidence stacks up against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent claims
The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty
Joseph Goldberger’s findings on pellagra weren’t welcome at the time, but he paved the way for a simple, life-saving intervention
The Devastating Disease Neglected for Decades
Despite high-tech new therapies, people with sickle cell anemia still encounter stigma today
The First Time Tobacco Executives Admitted Smoking Is Bad for You
The moment the science finally came to light
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
