Researchers developed a five-star rating system for the risks of smoking, eating unprocessed red meat and other factors. Some scientists say the findings aren’t surprising—and could be used to cast doubt on decades of health advice...
A recent lawsuit claims a chemical called titanium dioxide, used in Skittles candies, harms people. It’s hard to find strong evidence for that, however
Knees and other joints regrow some lost cartilage with some outside aid, research suggests
What we eat needs to be nutritious and sustainable. Researchers are trying to figure out what that looks like around the world
For decades, assumptions about weight have clouded our view of health
There’s a good possibility that at least one of the dishes you eat this holiday will contain a gelling agent. But what is that, exactly? A new video series from Scientific American and Spektrum der Wissenschaft gives you a serving of science. ...
A new video series from Scientific American and Spektrum der Wissenschaft gives you a serving of science. In this episode, we take a look at the effervescent fermented tea that has become a health craze...
A new video series from Scientific American and Spektrum der Wissenschaft gives you a serving of science. In this episode, we take a look at edible seaweed...
A new video series from Scientific American and Spektrum der Wissenschaft gives you a serving of science. In this episode, we take a look at something called inulin.
Half the world’s population relies on rice as a primary food
