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A Moment of Science
We explain the difference in caloric value between sugar and some artificial sweeteners like aspartame.
Your sense of smell can impact your ability to diet.
A person's sense of smell can affect their ability to gain and lose weight.
A photo of a slice lime taken on a light box.
The origin of the word limey has roots in people's understanding of treating scurvy.
Just like humans, hamsters can suffer from B3 deficiencies.
The cannibalistic behavior is linked to the corn in the hamsters' diet.
Hopefully, this moose is not suffering from Arthritis.
Despite their obvious differences, humans and moose share a common, painful ailment.
Your ancient ancestors probably subsisted on a diet of meat and starchy foods, including grasses.
It's amazing what ancient teeth can tell us about the past.
your body uses fat to absorb cholesterol from the food you eat, and saturated fats absorb cholesterol super efficiently. But too much cholesterol in the blood can be dangerous.
We use the phrase "saturated fat" a lot, but what does it really mean?
Those species with the most elaborate plumage also have the most diverse and reliable diet: a variety of insects, and fruits rich in complex nutrients.
Why do some species of birds-of-paradise have such eye-catching plumage?
If you're taking your temperature with an oral thermometer and the reading is at or above 99.9 degrees Fahrenheit, you have a fever.
Unfortunately, this old saying doesn't make a lot of sense in the context of modern science.
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