If you usually reach for a protein-packed post-gym meal, how much of that nutrient does your body actually absorb? The internet is full of claims about a so-called “protein intake ceiling," the idea ...

Turmeric's golden hue hides powerful health benefits. Scientific studies reveal powdered turmeric, especially when cooked with fats and black pepper, delivers curcumin more effectively than raw. This ...

Researchers studied rainforests in northeastern Australia. These wet rainforests are very dense, and their canopies help cool down their ecosystems and store large amounts of carbon. Robert Linsdell ...

Magnesium is an important mineral that helps with many bodily functions including energy, muscles, nerves, bones, and blood sugar balance. However, research suggests that up to 45% of Americans are ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Flaxseeds are rich in omega-3s, fiber, and antioxidants ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

The ocean has absorbed about 30% of carbon dioxide emissions from human activities since the Industrial Revolution, significantly slowing the pace of climate change. But as emissions continue to rise, ...

If you're one of the almost 25% of people in the U.S. who are low on vitamin D, your food choices could have a big impact. It's hard to get enough vitamin D from food alone, but combining it with ...

Swedish startup Adsorbi has secured €1mn to ramp up production of a cellulose-based material that sucks up pollutants from the air. Metsä Spring, the venture arm of the Finnish forestry giant, led the ...

Nanoplastics, pieces of plastic measuring between 1 and 1,000 nm, have found their way into waterways, food systems, and human tissues. Now, using real-world waste samples, scientists have shown that ...