Food & Drink
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Are people more honest when they're drunk?Drinking can change the brain in a way that makes people more likely to speak their mind, but the effects aren't always straightforward.
By Marilyn Perkins Published
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'Banana apocalypse' could be averted thanks to genetic breakthroughFusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease.
By Patrick Pester Published
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What are ultraprocessed foods?Ultraprocessed foods have been tied to various health risks — but what are they, exactly?
By Christoph Schwaiger Published
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Does fake meat cause heart disease? Here's what the science actually says.A recent study found that eating ultraprocessed plant-based foods was linked to heart attack and stroke risk. But the devil is in the details.
By Lori Youmshajekian Published
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'We've always been omnivores': Why 'meatfluencers' are wrong about what our ancestors ateNutrition influencers claim we should eat meat-heavy diets like our ancestors did. But our ancestors didn't actually eat that way
By Kate Wong Published
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What is brominated vegetable oil, and why did the FDA ban it in food?The FDA will no longer allow BVO in food due to safety concerns revealed in studies.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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3 pervasive myths about supplements, as explained by an expertThey act kind of like drugs, but they aren't regulated like them.
By Katie Suleta Published
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8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hintA study followed participants for about eight years and found an increased risk of death in those who practiced intermittent fasting. But more data is needed.
By Kelly Carroll Published
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Best protein powder for women: Boost your protein intake with female-friendly supplementsImprove your athletic performance and top up your protein intake with the best protein powders for women ― tried and tested by Live Science.
By Alice Ball Last updated
