public health

The Science of Hangovers: Why Most “Cures” Fail

Hangovers are more than dehydration. Here’s the real biology behind alcohol, hangover supplements, IV drips, and why time still wins.

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Whole Milk Isn’t the Fix—Feeding Kids Is

Whole Milk Is Back in Schools But Hungry Kids Are Still the Real Problem Whole milk is back in school cafeterias. As a result, a lot of people are celebrating. Some are calling it a victory for nutrition. Others are calling it common sense. Meanwhile, a few are even calling it a breakthrough. However, that…

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Food Pyramid Blues: Influencers are not Scientists

When Influencers Replace Scientists, Everyone Loses Every few years, nutrition gets a makeover.First comes a new graphic.Then comes a new slogan.Soon after, we hear claims that this time, someone finally figured it all out. Recently, that makeover arrived in the form of a “reverse food pyramid” and the cheerful phrase “Eat Real Food.” On the…

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