Understanding Cholesterol: HDL, LDL and What to Do
Cholesterol is not simply 'bad.' Your body needs it - but the balance between LDL and HDL matters for heart health. Here is what the…
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Dr. Nadia Okoro
Science & Health Writer
Dr. Nadia Okoro holds a PhD in molecular biology and writes about medicine, public health and scientific research with an emphasis on evidence.
Credentials: PhD, Molecular Biology
CRISPR Gene Editing Explained
CRISPR is a precise gene-editing tool that uses a guide molecule to lead molecular scissors to an exact spot in DNA. Here is how it works…
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Strength Training for Beginners: Why Muscle Matters
Strength training is not just for athletes. It protects your bones, supports metabolism and is one of the best things you can do for…
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Why Is the Sky Blue? The Physics of Scattered Light
The daytime sky is blue because air molecules scatter the shorter, bluer wavelengths of sunlight far more strongly than the longer red…
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How Much Water Should You Actually Drink?
The 'eight glasses a day' rule is more folklore than science. Here is what actually drives your fluid needs, why thirst is a useful guide…
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How to Read a Nutrition Label
A nutrition label packs a lot of useful information into a small box. Here is how to read serving size, calories, the nutrients to watch…
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What Is Fermentation and Why It Is Everywhere
Fermentation is the ancient process of letting microbes transform food. Here is how it works, the everyday foods it creates, and why people…
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The Maillard Reaction: The Science of Browning
The Maillard reaction is the chemistry behind browned, savoury food. Here is what happens when amino acids and sugars meet heat, why it…
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What Is DNA? A Plain-English Guide
DNA is the molecule that carries the instructions for building and running every living thing. This clear guide explains its double-helix…
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