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Why do carbonated beverages feel so satisfying?
The enjoyment from carbonated beverages, including diet sodas and sparkling water, can be attributed to several factors. The sensation of…
A researcher wants tobacco-style health warnings on ultra-processed food packaging
A leading scientist calls for tobacco-style warning labels on ultra-processed foods due to their harmful health effects. These foods, linked…
Where the world gets its protein: a country-by-country look
An analysis of global protein consumption shows distinct regional differences in dietary habits. In wealthier nations, people primarily consume animal-based…
The brain reorganizes itself after 40 to optimize cognitive function
After age 40, the brain undergoes significant reorganization, integrating its networks more extensively. This shift aims to optimize function with…
For older adults, very long daily fasts were linked to higher heart death risk
Time restricted eating means limiting food to a set daily window, for example eating within 8 to 12 hours and…
Intermittent Fasting may raise heart-disease death risk
Intermittent fasting, better known as time-restricted eating, asks people to eat all their food inside a fixed daily window. A…
Boiling hard water could remove up to 90% of microplastics
Boiling hard water can remove up to 90% of microplastics by trapping them in limescale. Learn how this simple method works and how to filter your tap water.
Intermittent fasting may improve the brain‑gut microbiome during weight loss
Intermittent fasting appears to cause changes in both the brain and the gut. It affects areas of the brain linked…
Major food companies act like Big Tobacco by selling addictive and harmful products
Leading food companies are being criticized for employing tactics similar to those used by the tobacco industry to make their…