What is the ‘boy kibble’ trend? And is it healthy? A nutrition expert explains
Yes, boy kibble is a very basic recipe. But as an expert in nutrition, I am…
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The origins of the carrot vision myth actually lie in World War II #shorts
We all heard the myth while growing up: Carrots are good for your eyesight. Or maybe…
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How we fell for the carrot vision myth
We all heard the myth while growing up: Carrots are good for your eyesight. Or maybe…
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Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?
One study found vitamin C supplementation at more than 200 mg daily may lower systolic blood…
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Rising CO₂ levels are reflected in human blood. Scientists don’t know what it means
Humans evolved in an atmosphere containing roughly 200–300 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO₂)….
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Bowel cancer rates are rising among young people – but they can reduce their risk
Bowel cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages, which is why screening is so…
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Great white sharks grow a whole new kind of tooth for slicing bone as they age
A great white shark is a masterwork of evolutionary engineering. These beautiful predators glide effortlessly through…
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What is branding? How to create a lasting ecommerce brand
A lasting ecommerce brand is more than a line of products or a catchy name — it’s a…
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What do stingrays actually eat? New study reveals some only prefer a single type of prawn
As an ecologist who studies stingrays, people always ask me: what do these creatures eat? It…
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Impacts of colonisation on dingoes are ‘written in their bones’, new research finds
Dingoes are no ordinary dogs. They trace their roots back to an ancient Asian lineage and…
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Are berries safe to eat? How worried should I be about the pesticide dimethoate?
Don’t give up on berries. Eating berries is an important part of a balanced diet. And…
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‘Food deserts’ found even in areas with supermarkets nearby – new study
Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is key to staying healthy and avoiding diseases such as…
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Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?
Lead has also been listed as a possible carcinogen, or cause of cancer, by International Agency…
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Experts unpack ‘quadrobics’, the fitness trend that claims leaping around on all fours will make you fit
Recently, we’ve seen a growing number of social media users, particularly young users, posting their own…
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Why grow plants in space? They can improve how we produce food and medicine on Earth
Sometime in the 2040s, humans may well reach a new frontier – Mars. To get there,…
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After using ChatGPT, man swaps his salt for sodium bromide—and suffers psychosis
After seeking advice on health topics from ChatGPT, a 60-year-old man who had a “history of…
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In trial, people lost twice as much weight by ditching ultraprocessed food
In a small randomized controlled trial, people lost twice as much weight when their diet was…
