Does the keto diet live up to its promise?
August 29, 2018
As the super low-carb ketogenic diet gains popularity, scientists explain what we do and don’t know.
Is plastic making us fat?
August 23, 2018
When it comes to the obesity epidemic, plastics are fuel for the fire.
California kids get a taste of science and leadership at UC's 4-H summer camps
August 22, 2018
UC 4-H Clubs provide an unforgettable summer for campers and counselors alike.
Study: Snacking on almonds a healthy alternative for breakfast-skipping students
August 17, 2018
A new study shows the snack can improve key metabolic indicators for breakfast-skipping college students.
Can we grow one of the world's largest food crops without fertilizer?
August 15, 2018
We could be one step closer with the discovery of a new variety of corn.
The day California wine beat France
June 1, 2018
How two blind taste tests stunned the experts and changed the way the world drinks (and thinks about) wine.
Soda found to be uniquely harmful
May 17, 2018
Compared to equal amounts of starch, sugar sweetened calories present cardiometabolic risk.
A hangover pill? Tests on drunk mice show promise
May 9, 2018
A new pill may lower blood alcohol levels, helping a hangover and preventing alcohol overdose deaths.
UCLA study reports nearly 1 in 3 California kids have a sugary drink daily
April 19, 2018
The increase since 2009 alarms public health professionals.
Overeating? It may be a brain glitch
April 12, 2018
New approaches seek to switch off the brain patterns that drive overeating. Here's how they could help you.