For many people, ushering in a new year means ushering in a new diet. One study found that 20% of participants resolved to shed pounds beginning January 1, making weight…
This post has been updated. It was originally published on December 30, 2019. No one wants to hear that there’s no solution to the problem that vexes them. And while…
This story has been updated. It was originally published on June 18, 2018. Keto is hard. If it’s not hard, you’re probably not doing it right. The diet gets billed as…
Every January, fat’s in the crosshairs of health columnists, fitness magazines, and desperate Americans. This year, PopSci looks at the macronutrient beyond its most negative associations. What’s fat good for?…
PopSci is spending September relearning how to eat. As intuitive as our love of chowing down is, a lot stands between us and optimal eating. This month, we’ll break down diet myths,…
Fresh red, white, and yellow onions have been linked to a salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak has spread though at least 37 states, sickened…
This post has been updated. It was last published on January 1, 2019. Whether or not you’ve resolved to get into shape this January, Muscle Month is here to teach…
This post has been updated. It was originally published on January 8, 2019. Whether or not you’ve resolved to get into shape, Muscle Month is here to teach you a…
This story has been updated. It was originally published on October 1, 2020. Decades’ worth of Gatorade commercials have taught us two things: Sports drinks hydrate you better than water, and…
Seena Mathew is an assistant professor of Biology at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. This story originally featured on The Conversation. It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave…