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Forget What You’ve Heard: Organic Food Is Not Food Grown Without Pesticides
On the paradox of unanimity and how, if nothing else, it could be saving you money on your grocery bill.
Keep Your Brain Sharp: Eat Chocolate
New research provides more evidence linking cocoa consumption to enhanced cognitive functioning.
Grocery Store Design Is Terrible
It's almost like whoever designed the layout of the store is actually trying to trick us into staying inside of it longer.
Your Brain’s Got Tasty Treats on Its Mind
A new study shows the brain's learning mechanisms make distractions like snack foods—or drugs—harder to avoid.
A Look at the Addictive Additives in Our Snacks and Drinks
Basically, everything you want to munch on is bad for you.
Are Peanuts the Answer to Preventing Malnutrition in Africa?
A study finds "ready to use treatment foods" may help prevent malnutrition—in certain circumstances.
The Failure of Food Journalism
When agribusiness claims to practice "humane" treatment, we must ask for a higher burden of proof.
Are Large Portions to Blame for Obesity?
It turns out there is very little evidence linking bigger portion sizes to increasing waistlines.