Food of the United States And the FDA on Wednesday approved a new obesity pill called Foundive. Taken once a day, the pill is made by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, which also produces the popular weight loss injection Zepbound. Foundayo is a type of drug known as GLP-1, a category that includes competitors Ozympic … Read more
Toolbox: Every ride has its weather kryptonite—conditions that make a good ride suffer. But beyond personal preference, is there really any ideal temperature For performance? And does your body respond differently depending on whether you ride in the cold or the heat? In today’s Toolbox, we examine the science of ambient temperature and endurance, looking … Read more
Peptides are widely marketed as a sort of “holy grail” for athletic recovery and physical performance. You may have seen ads online that claim these supplements can significantly increase muscle growth, eliminate joint pain, and speed up recovery times. As the prevalence of joint-related issues such as osteoarthritis increases, many people are also turning to … Read more
Get the popular science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, finds, and DIY tips are posted six days a week. In Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, “The Princess and the Nun,” a prince tests whether a young woman is really a princess. Her mother (the queen) places a pea at the bottom of the woman’s bed, under … Read more
A short period of exercise may do more for your brain than you might expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even one exercise can quickly change how your brain processes memory. The findings provide the first direct look at how exercise changes the electrical activity in the human brain associated … Read more
Before a child goes into the operating room, a large screen displays the risk score. This score predicts potential complications, provides an estimated time to recovery, and recommends a course of action. While the numbers seem accurate, the process that goes into creating them is hard to see. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing pediatric … Read more
Every cyclist has a “bonk” story – the moment when the legs are bare and the rider goes sideways. Mine came back in 2016 on a fast group tour, when I found out the hard way that fitness alone isn’t enough if you’re not fueling the work. In this month’s toolbox, I look at the … Read more