LIFE & HEALTH

People can use the tool to find contaminants in bananas, carrots, milk, and other foods and drinks. By Zachary Stieber, Senior Reporter The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

Tartrazine took the spotlight in a recent Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. video and was one of six dyes recently banned from food served in California schools. By Amy Denney Parents…

Personalized science, or N=1 studies, is empowering people to become citizen scientists and reshape the future of health care. By Sheramy Tsai Harvard medical student Nick Norwitz, who holds a doctorate…

A multi-generational farm in Ontario brings families and the community together through its agritourism approach. The farm was recognized as part of the ‘Canada 150 Farm Family’ in 2017, in…

At least three towns have stopped adding fluoride to their drinking water. By Marina Zhang  More regulations on fluoride in drinking water may be coming due to the new court…

Researchers found that sweetening yogurt with honey may prolong survival of the dairy product’s beneficial microbes in the colon. By Mary West  Nutrients in two or more foods can sometimes…

Research involving long-term tracking of biomarkers highlights the importance of addressing molecular shifts in our 40s and 60s. By Cara Michelle Miller   Aging has traditionally been viewed as synonymous…

Struggling to lose weight is not just because of overeating or lack of exercise. There are often unknown root causes and effective strategies for weight loss. By Yuhong Dong, M.D.,…

A case of the bubonic plague was confirmed in individual in Colorado, officials said Tuesday. By Jack Phillips, Breaking News Reporter  A case of the bubonic plague was confirmed in…

Research shows that microplastics can be found anywhere—including in heart plaque buildup, which significantly increases risk of heart-related adverse events. By JoJo Novaes and Ben Lam The issue of microplastic…