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Science
Science
Mar. 30, 2016
Study Says Being a Lifelong Vegetarian Ups Risk of Cancer
A case for choosing burgers over kale.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Video Feed
Mar. 22, 2016
What Happens When You Pour Molten Aluminum on a Chocolate Easter Bunny?
Something to ponder before starting that seasonal candy spree.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Mar. 10, 2016
The Bulk of the American Diet Is ‘Ultra-Processed’ Food
Michael Pollan is going to be so sad when he sees this.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
Mar. 8, 2016
Extra-Depressing New Study Links Carbs to Lung Cancer
The risk could jump 50 percent.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Mar. 4, 2016
Drinking Tons of Coffee May Lower Your Risk of MS
And, by now, who isn’t drinking six cups a day of this miracle drug?
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Feb. 25, 2016
Don’t Start Drinking Coffee Because of Health Benefits
One big plus: Never having to deal with caffeine headaches.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Feb. 19, 2016
Scientists Say Coffee Is So Magical, It Could Even Prevent Liver Damage
Espresso chasers for everybody!
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Feb. 16, 2016
Here’s Better Proof That Organic Meat Is More Nutritious
New research reveals that it has 50 percent more omega-3s.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Feb. 1, 2016
Teens Who Eat More Fiber May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
A new study in support of All-Bran.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Jan. 12, 2016
Scientists Say There’s a Food Preservative That Kills Cancer
It’s often added to cheese and processed meats.
By
Clint Rainey
Back For Seconds
Dec. 31, 2015
Having a Heftier Waiter Significantly Ups Your Chances of Ordering Dessert
You’re more likely to go hard on booze, too, according to a new study.
By
Clint Rainey
Health Concerns
Dec. 29, 2015
People Are Getting Fat by Overeating ‘Healthy’ Food
Researchers say people believe it’s “less filling,” and eat too much.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Dec. 16, 2015
New Study Argues Vegetarianism Isn’t As Earth-Friendly As People Think
Eating lettuce is reportedly “three times worse” than eating bacon.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Dec. 10, 2015
Scientists Make Breakthrough on What Causes Gluten Sensitivity
It can be traced to high levels of a specific protein in the gut.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Space Food
Dec. 7, 2015
An Australian Plant Could Help Scientists Learn to Grow Food on Mars
If it can survive the outback, space is a cinch.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Health Concerns
Nov. 24, 2015
Health Researchers Sent Coke Incriminating Emails
“I want to help your company avoid the image of being a problem in peoples’ lives.”
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Nov. 23, 2015
Good News: Cooking Meat on Low Heat May Reduce Cancer Risk
Baking and slow-cooking to the rescue.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Nov. 17, 2015
Research Says Airplane Food May Suck Because of the Cabin Noise
More insight into why eating at 35,000 feet is so rough.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Nov. 17, 2015
A New Coffee Study Might Be the Most Impressive One Yet
People who drink three to five cups a day will live longer, basically.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Nov. 10, 2015
Eating Grilled Meat May Cause Cancer
Now doctors are tying all grilled meat to kidney cancer.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Nov. 6, 2015
You Can Blame Genetics for Your French-Fry Habit
A new study says certain people are “hardwired” to crave fatty, sugary foods.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Studies
Nov. 2, 2015
Your Table Salt Probably Has Tiny Pieces of Plastic in It
Apparently, people eat about three particles per day.
By
Clint Rainey
Interviews
Oct. 30, 2015
Dave Arnold Wants to Disarm the Idea of ‘Natural’ Food
He’s the mastermind of the Museum of Food and Drink’s new exhibit, all about real and fake flavors.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Studies
Oct. 28, 2015
A New Study Says Sugar’s Way Worse for Kids Than Pizza and Processed Foods
Replacing sweets with pizza reportedly improved “virtually every” indicator of obesity.
By
Clint Rainey
News
Oct. 26, 2015
World Health Organization Says Processed Meat Causes Cancer
Per the group, it’s now officially as carcinogenic as cigarettes.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Oct. 19, 2015
Lab-Grown Burgers Could Be Widely Available in Just 5 Years
The creator says to expect a price tag of about $160 a pound.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Oct. 19, 2015
Fast Food Might Be Even Worse for Kids Than You Already Thought
A study links greater “neighborhood access” to fast food to lower bone mass in kids.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Oct. 9, 2015
New Research Indicates That Whole Milk Is Better for Your Heart
Some scientists now claim the Dietary Guidelines have had it backward for decades.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Sept. 29, 2015
New Study Examines Which Specific Fruits and Vegetables Keep Off the Pounds
Potatoes and peas: bad. Apples and berries: good.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Sept. 11, 2015
Encouraging New Study Says Eating Fish Could Make You Less Depressed
One more reason to eat lox for breakfast.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Sept. 11, 2015
A New Study Comes Down Hard on Honey
Surprise! It’s “very, very similar” to high-fructose corn syrup.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Sept. 1, 2015
Scientists Have Invented an ‘Ice Cream’ That Doesn’t Melt
The future of picnics.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Aug. 7, 2015
World’s Most Helpful Scientists Say Pear Juice Can Prevent Hangovers
The trick is to pre-game with the pears.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Aug. 5, 2015
Awesome New Study Says You’ll Live Longer If You Eat Spicy Food
Time to stock up on Sriracha.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
July 27, 2015
New Research Suggests ‘Fatty’ Is the Sixth Taste
Get ready for chefs to start sprinkling dried-lard dust.
By
Clint Rainey
Health Concerns
July 23, 2015
Scientists Have Developed a Pill to Help Gluten-Intolerant People
Bread and pasta for all.
By
Clint Rainey
Coffee Crisis
July 17, 2015
Caffeine-Crazy Bugs Are Attacking the World’s Coffee Supply
They can tolerate the equivalent of a 150-pound person drinking 500 shots of espresso.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
July 15, 2015
A New Study Says Grocery Shoppers Buy More Junk Food If They Bring Their Own
This is kind of a lose-lose.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
July 2, 2015
A New Study Says Alcohol Literally Makes Bad Food Smell Better
More good news for Taco Bell!
By
Clint Rainey
Science
June 30, 2015
Scientists Say There’s a Link Between Drinking Orange Juice and Getting
A new study discovered a 36 percent higher risk of melanoma in frequent citrus eaters.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
June 18, 2015
A Study Says Eating Pickles Could Help You Feel Less Anxious
Researchers say that there’s a link between probiotics and mood.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
June 11, 2015
The Latest Thing That Will Supposedly Make You Live Longer: Just Eating Some
A couple a day may keep the Grim Reaper away.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
May 28, 2015
Chocolatiers Are Using Genetics to Identify the Best Beans
Is fair-trade, small-batch chocolate worth more than its fancy packaging?
By
Chris Crowley
Studies
May 27, 2015
Science Can Now Make Pretty Much Any Fruit Bigger
Geneticists say that they can rewire the genetic sequences of plants.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
May 26, 2015
Depressing New Study Says Living on a Loud Block Can Make You Gain Weight
Great news for New Yorkers.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
May 21, 2015
Extremely Reassuring New Study Says Coffee Could Help Prevent Erectile
“The best part of waking up … “
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Apr. 7, 2015
Lab-Grown Burgers Are Already Getting Much Cheaper
One pound of muscle strands now costs just $27.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Mar. 30, 2015
A New Report Suggests Yet Another Excellent Health Benefit of Coffee
Research from the World Cancer Research Fund finds “strong evidence that drinking coffee is linked to a decreased risk of liver cancer.”
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Mar. 26, 2015
It Turns Out That the Sound of Food Has a Major Effect on Flavor
It’s why bacon is better when it’s crispy.
By
Audrey Bruno
Science
Mar. 26, 2015
Low-Calorie Rice Could Be the Food of the Future
Researchers have discovered a new, healthier way to cook it.
By
Clint Rainey
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