Well Informed

Think sugar and caffeine boosts energy? Research suggests protein may better support alertness and help you fight fatigue.

Recent studies show that antibacterial soap might be harmful to your health.

How exercise can help fight insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

See where else these common ingredients in processed foods are used.

Discover natural solutions and treatments for childhood eczema.

Being exposed to smoke-filled environments can affect children’s future smoking habits.

Why the Köhler effect can be just as effective with a virtual partner than a real one.

Three things to know about synthetic fragrances.

The average American eats 70 grams of fructose per day — a number triple the recommended daily limit.

Mislabeled fish in restaurants and supermarkets has become something of an epidemic in the United States.

A recent study suggests that spending a few minutes putting your worries on paper before a test or presentation can measurably improve results.

Tainted honey could be making its way into your pantry through a practice known as “honey laundering.” Here’s what you need to know.

A roundup of the potential health problems from diet soda consumption.

Some tips on how to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals in your kitchen.

New research shows that cigarette smoke can cause genetic damage within minutes.

A new study shows that physical exercise increases memory.

Some scientists take money from companies, results don’t match general consensus.

A study by ACE, the American Council on Exercise, confirms what all dedicated kettlebell afficionados already know: that kettlebell training torches calories and builds cardiovascular fitness at the same time it builds muscular strength.

Why peppermint is more than just a pretty fragrance.