The '8 glasses a day' rule has no real science behind it. Here's what hydration actually means — and why the two electrolytes most people ignore matter more than how much water you drink.
The protein RDA hasn't been meaningfully updated for older adults in decades. Meanwhile, the evidence on sarcopenia, visceral fat, and microbiome aging tells a very different story. Here's the gap between the guidelines and the science — and who pays for it.
Jules Cortez·
The "moderate drinking is heart-healthy" narrative was never entirely about the science. Here's how the alcohol industry shaped the research, why the J-curve doesn't hold up, and what WHO's 2023 guidance actually says — and why you barely heard about it.
Jules Cortez·
The "heart-healthy" claim on your food packaging isn't science — it's a regulatory loophole, maintained by the same industry that shaped the dietary guidelines in the first place. Here's how the con works, and what to look for instead.
Jules Cortez·
While everyone's scanning labels for pesticides, the chemicals quietly dismantling your gut barrier are listed right on your salad dressing bottle. Here's what the research on emulsifiers, AGEs, and artificial sweeteners actually shows — and what's worth worrying about.
Margot Laine·
The "eat every two hours" rule was never about your metabolism. Follow the money, the research timeline, and the three hunger systems that food companies learned to exploit — and you'll never look at a mid-morning snack bar the same way.
Jules Cortez·
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, garlic — your spice rack holds some of the most potent bioactive compounds in food. Here's the kitchen science of actually unlocking them.
Theo Marsh·