nutrition

What was the first chemical reaction harnessed by humans? That was undoubtedly fire. And the second? That would be fermentation, the process by which yeasts and bacteria convert carbohydrates into alcohol, organic acids, and carbon dioxide.

Wanna know what annoys me? (Perhaps a better question is what doesn't annoy me.) Near the top of this very long list is the constant and mostly nonsensical war on all things sweet.

A new study in the journal Aging found that people, especially men, who have higher blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine tended to have slightly shorter lifespans.

While the relationship between diet and health is complicated, there is scientific consensus that a Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and that excessive intake of ultra-processed food increases it.

Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 151 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:

Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 132 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they answer some listener questions.

Creatine’s a powerhouse, backed by science. It amps up strength and recovery, adding up to 2 pounds of muscle in weeks with 3–5 grams daily. But the real buzz? Brain benefits!

Join Cameron English and  Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 112 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:

Join Cameron English and  Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 111 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss: