Health Articles

RSS

How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Made: Inside the Industry of Engineered Eating

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), made through industrial techniques using cheap inputs and additives, now dominate global diets and are linked to chronic diseases and environmental harm. Understanding how UPFs are engineered reveals their health risks and the powerful systems driving their global consumption.

10 May 2025

Pecans and Health: Evidence from Clinical Studies

Pecans may support heart health, blood sugar control, brain function, and athletic recovery.

6 May 2025

How Brain Cells Talk: Inside the Complex Language of the Human Mind

This explainer outlines how neurons and glial cells coordinate electrical and chemical signals to form complex brain networks that govern thought, behavior, and consciousness. It also explores how disruptions in neural communication contribute to disorders like Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s.

5 May 2025

How Much Protein Do You Really Need Each Day to Stay Healthy?

Protein is essential for health, influencing muscle maintenance, recovery, and overall function. Understand your unique protein needs for optimal nutrition.

2 May 2025

Could Organoids Make Animal Models Obsolete in Research?

Organoids, miniaturized, stem cell-derived versions of human organs, are revolutionizing biomedical research by offering human-specific models for disease study and drug testing. While they have limitations, organoids increasingly challenge the dominance of animal models in preclinical science.

30 Apr 2025