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How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation

Now, the controversial sweetener is facing increasing scrutiny

January 27, 2026

What Exactly Is a Superfood Anyway?

Nutrition scholar Marion Nestle on the appeal of a made-up category

January 27, 2026

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

January 26, 2026

Do Non-Alcoholic Drinks Actually Help You Stay Sober?

They can make cutting back feel easier, but they might also make sobriety harder

January 26, 2026

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

January 21, 2026

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

January 12, 2026

How Financial Hardship Shows Up in Baby Brains 

Early financial strain can have a measurable impact on how infant brains develop

January 8, 2026

These Pills Talk to Your Doctor

It’s tough to keep people on track with their medications, but a tiny radio antenna could help

January 8, 2026

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

January 8, 2026

These Women Giggle, Cry, and Sneeze When They Orgasm

Their symptoms are rare and understudied

January 6, 2026

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

January 1, 2026