Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
September 14, 2017
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.
Alice Waters on free speech and the making of a counterculture cook
September 12, 2017
The celebrated chef releases a memoir spanning her days at UC Berkeley to the White House garden and Chez Panisse.
New clues for ending alcohol abuse
September 8, 2017
Blocking a protein in mice causes them to abandon 'problem drinking,' study finds.
Eat fats, live longer?
September 6, 2017
Mouse study shows forgoing carbs increases longevity, strength.
Low-calorie diet may help keep the body young
August 15, 2017
The link between metabolism and aging revealed.
Seafood for everyone
August 15, 2017
A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand, a new study finds.
How safe is chicken imported from China? 5 questions answered
August 14, 2017
What you should know before biting into cooked chicken meat sent to the U.S.
Why your tuna could have 36 times more pollutants than others
August 4, 2017
Location matters: Catches from highly industrialized areas are far more polluted than those in the West Pacific.
9 myths about healthy eating, busted
August 3, 2017
Does milk really do a body good? Should you cut carbs? A UCLA expert on nutrition has the answers.
Happy hour: A second drink linked to staying sharp in old age, new study finds
August 1, 2017
Older adults with moderate regular alcohol intake found more likely to live to 85 without dementia.