Is beef tallow really healthier than seed oils?

Confused about claims that treat beef tallow as a health food? You aren’t alone. Here’s what you need to know.

Trump distorts facts on autism, Tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say

Research has shown that no single drug, chemical, or other environmental factor is strongly linked to autism. The Trump administration asserts without evidence that prenatal acetaminophen causes autism. Here's what to know.

ChatGPT: Can you trust its advice about diet & health?

What foods help prevent arthritis pain, cataracts, hair loss or pancreatic, prostate or breast cancer? ChatGPT's advice isn't reliable. Here's how to do better.

‘Alternative facts’ aren’t a reason to skip vaccines

Trump’s health officials have been endorsing alternative facts in science to impose policies that contradict modern medical knowledge. Here's what to know.

Food marketing: These 9 foods look healthier than they are

Food marketing can turn processed cereals into fonts of fiber, sugary drinks into fruit, plastic bottles of water into hydration products, and more.

Seed oils: Are they healthy or harmful?

We’ve got answers to your questions: what seed oils have to do with health, disease, and inflammation, how they’re processed, and what your best options are.

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion; here’s how to recognize and combat it

5 protein myths: You may be surprised

“Low carb,” boast some labels. “Fat free,” claim others. But “low protein?” That’s not a thing. Protein is a selling point. But its overblown reputation has been fueled by a jumble of myths. Here’s the truth about some popular ones.

Can a GLP-1 supplement help you lose weight?

Some GLP-1 supplements claim to be a natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs. But don’t expect to see results anywhere near what you’d get from a drug.

Can you ‘hack your metabolism’ with Lumen?

Lumen claims to measure your metabolism and use that information to give you personalized diet advice. But is it worth its hefty price tag?