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PFAS 'forever chemicals' to officially be removed from food packaging, FDA saysNew food packaging products sold in the U.S., such as takeout boxes and fast-food wrappers, will no longer contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
By Emily Cooke Published
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Risk of AFib tied to sugary and artificially sweetened drinksA study links drinking sugary sodas and artificially sweetened beverages to an increased arrhythmia risk.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Is it possible to have too many antioxidants?Antioxidants have long been touted as disease-fighting molecules, and it's easy to assume that the more of them you eat, the healthier you will be. But research shows that larger doses can actually be harmful.
By Clarissa Brincat Published
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Why are bananas berries but strawberries aren't?Why is a banana a berry but a strawberry isn't? Turns out, berries can be hard to define, even for scientists.
By Laura Geggel Last updated
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Best meal replacement shakes 2024BUYING GUIDE We've tested the best meal replacement shakes to see how they weigh up for taste, quality and ingredients.
By Anna Gora Last updated
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Scientists tested 10 meals to find the perfect food for space travelScientists assessed a variety of "space dishes" and determined that the optimal (and tastiest) dish for male astronauts would be a hearty vegetarian salad.
By Kiley Price Published
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What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol?Many people have stopped drinking alcohol completely. What happens to your body when you do that?
By Emily Cooke Last updated
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Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups?"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.
By Anna Gora Published
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Why is it safe to eat moldy cheese?Cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert contain species of mold that are safe for humans to eat. Why?
By Emily Cooke Published
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