Longevity labs, “immortality islands” and grapeseed pills are part of China’s national project to conquer aging, despite sometimes shaky science and extravagant claims.
Tag: Diet and Nutrition
Going Down the Junk Food Rabbit Hole
Alice Callahan, a reporter for the Well desk, explored the history of ultraprocessed foods and how they became a major threat to our health.
The Indonesian Free-Food Program That Has Sickened Thousands
Indonesia’s president says the meals are improving nutrition in the country. Critics have called for a halt to the program, saying it threatens public health.
High-Tech Greenhouse Brings Fresh Produce to Canada’s Arctic
A high-tech greenhouse brings fresh produce to Gjoa Haven, an Inuit hamlet in Canada’s Arctic whose residents have little experience growing plants.
What Is in the MAHA Report?
Today we look at the Make America Healthy Again movement.
A MAHA Report
Today we look at the Make America Healthy Again movement.
UK Moves to Ban Sale of Energy Drinks to Children Under 16
The legislation, which would affect sales to anyone under 16, mirrors regulations in a number of other European countries.
Don’t Like Eating Insects? Your Pet Might.
Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?
Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program
The Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of reliable information in many countries on metrics such as mortality, nutrition and education.
Fake Meat Is Processed. What Does That Mean for Its Health Benefits.
After being targeted by the meat industry, swept up in the culture wars and pummeled in sales, two plant based meat companies are reinventing themselves.