Past Articles by Audrey Carlsen
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An Abstract Look At The Food We Eat Photographer Ajay Malghan takes familiar foods and makes them look foreign. He says it's a statement on genetically modified food. But if you want to just appreciate it as abstract art, that's OK too, he says. |
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Recalls Of Dietary Supplements Highlight Mystery Ingredients More than 200 dietary supplements have been recalled in recent years because they contain drugs that aren't listed on the label, an analysis finds. The ingredients are potentially harmful, researchers say. |
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For Those About To Rock, We Salute Your Ears Research in mice suggests that short-term hearing loss caused by loud noise like rock concerts may protect ears from more serious damage. But adapting to noise can be dangerous if you compensate by turning up the volume even higher, researchers warn. |
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For Those About To Rock, We Salute Your Ears Research in mice suggests that short-term hearing loss caused by loud noise like rock concerts may protect ears from more serious damage. But adapting to noise can be dangerous if you compensate by turning up the volume even higher, researchers warn. |
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On Call In The Wild: Animals Play Doctor, Too Wild animals use all sorts of plants and naturally occurring substances to ward off illness. There are chimpanzees that eat rough leaves to purge themselves of parasites and bees that coat their hives with resin to beat back bacteria. |
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On Call In The Wild: Animals Play Doctor, Too Wild animals use all sorts of plants and naturally occurring substances to ward off illness. There are chimpanzees that eat rough leaves to purge themselves of parasites and bees that coat their hives with resin to beat back bacteria. |
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Reduced Guilt? Chocolate Gets A Healthy, Fruity Makeover Scientists have developed a type of chocolate infused with micro-bubbles of fruit juice that they say can replace up to half of the fat found in normal chocolate. This hybrid treat, they say, provides a tasty, more healthful alternative to regular chocolate. |
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Reduced Guilt? Chocolate Gets A Healthy, Fruity Makeover Scientists have developed a type of chocolate infused with micro-bubbles of fruit juice that they say can replace up to half of the fat found in normal chocolate. This hybrid treat, they say, provides a tasty, more healthful alternative to regular chocolate. |
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The Real Sounds Of Hearing Loss For the hearing-impaired, sounds are quieter, but they can also be fuzzier and maddeningly distorted. Listen to these audio clip simulations of what that kind of hearing loss sounds like. |
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Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear? Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real. |
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Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear? Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real. |
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Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear? Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real. |
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Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear? Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real. |
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Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear? Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real. |
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Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear? Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real. |
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Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear? Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real. |
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Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear? Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real. |
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In a 16-year study, adults age 65 and older who ate fish regularly were observed to live longer and were less likely to die of cardiovascular disease. It's the latest finding to bolster doctors' recommendations that people should eat one to two servings of fatty fish per week. |
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In a 16-year study, adults age 65 and older who ate fish regularly were observed to live longer and were less likely to die of cardiovascular disease. It's the latest finding to bolster doctors' recommendations that people should eat one to two servings of fatty fish per week. |
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How A Sleep Disorder Might Point To A Forgotten Future Acting out dreams in your sleep may put you at risk for developing dementia later in life, researchers say. The behavior appears to portend Lewy body dementia, the second-most common form of dementia among older people. |
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How A Sleep Disorder Might Point To A Forgotten Future Acting out dreams in your sleep may put you at risk for developing dementia later in life, researchers say. The behavior appears to portend Lewy body dementia, the second-most common form of dementia among older people. |
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Synesthetes Really Can Taste The Rainbow Some people with a rare neurological condition known as synesthesia can taste shapes or smell color. And when these people work with food and drink (Blue wine? Moss-flavored cotton candy?) it can radically redefine flavor profiles. |
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Synesthetes Really Can Taste The Rainbow Some people with a rare neurological condition known as synesthesia can taste shapes or smell color. And when these people work in the food industry (Blue wine? Moss-flavored cotton candy?), it can radically redefine flavor profiles. |
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Synesthetes Really Can Taste The Rainbow Some people with a rare neurological condition known as synesthesia can taste shapes or smell color. And when these people work in the food industry (Blue wine? Moss-flavored cotton candy?), it can radically redefine flavor profiles. |
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Some People Really Can Taste The Rainbow Some people with a rare neurological condition known as synesthesia can taste shapes or smell color. And when these people work in the food industry, it can radically redefine flavor profiles. (Blue wine? Moss-flavored cotton candy?) |
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Some People Really Can Taste The Rainbow Some people with a rare neurological condition known as synesthesia can taste shapes or smell color. And when these people work in the food industry, it can radically redefine flavor profiles. (Blue wine? Moss-flavored cotton candy?) |
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Some People Really Can Taste The Rainbow Some people with a rare neurological condition known as synesthesia can taste shapes or smell color. And when these people work in the food industry, it can radically redefine flavor profiles. (Blue wine? Moss-flavored cotton candy?) |
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Sorry, But Bananas Won't Calm Your Caffeine Jitters Can eating a banana counter the effects of being over-caffeinated? That's a claim that's been circulating around blogs recently. Some baristas swear by it, but we talked to a scientist who explains why it just isn't true. |
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Sorry, But Bananas Won't Calm Your Caffeine Jitters Can eating a banana counter the effects of being over-caffeinated? That's a claim that's been circulating around blogs recently. Some baristas swear by it, but we talked to a scientist who explains why it just isn't true. |
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Sorry, But Bananas Won't Calm Your Caffeine Jitters Can eating a banana counter the effects of being over-caffeinated? That's a claim that's been circulating around blogs recently. Some baristas swear by it, but we talked to a scientist who explains why it just isn't true. |
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How Guinea Pigs Could Help Autistic Children Autistic children may find it easier to socialize with other people in the presence of animals. An Australian study suggests that animals could help autistic children connect with therapists, teachers and their peers. |
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How Guinea Pigs Could Help Autistic Children Autistic children may find it easier to socialize with other people in the presence of animals. An Australian study suggests that animals could help autistic children connect with therapists, teachers and their peers. |
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Ancient Chompers Were Healthier Than Ours By examining ancient dental plaque, researchers have concluded that prehistoric humans' diets made for healthier mouths. The addition of flour and sugar to modern diets may have set the stage for a near-constant state of oral disease. |
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Ancient Chompers Were Healthier Than Ours By examining ancient dental plaque, researchers have concluded that prehistoric humans' diets made for healthier mouths. The addition of flour and sugar to modern diets may have set the stage for a near-constant state of oral disease. |
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Ancient Chompers Were Healthier Than Ours By examining ancient dental plaque, researchers have concluded that prehistoric humans' diets made for healthier mouths. The addition of flour and sugar to modern diets may have set the stage for a near-constant state of oral disease. |
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This Music Is Bananas (Really)   Actually, it's all kinds of fruits and vegetables. A circuit board called the MaKey MaKey is allowing musicians to play music on produce, to awesome effect. Watch the video. |
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This Music Is Bananas (Really) Actually, it's all kinds of fruits and vegetables. A circuit board called the MaKey MaKey is allowing musicians to play music on produce, to awesome effect. Watch the video. |
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What Nuclear Bombs Tell Us About Our Tendons The fallout from Cold War bomb tests is shedding light on why the Achilles tendon heals so poorly after injuries. By looking at carbon-14, scientists have found that tendon tissue in people who were alive during the tests hasn't changed much since they were youngsters. |
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What Nuclear Bombs Tell Us About Our Tendons The fallout from Cold War bomb tests is shedding light on why the Achilles tendon heals so poorly after injuries. By looking at carbon-14, scientists have found that tendon tissue in people who were alive during the tests hasn't changed much since they were youngsters. |
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What Nuclear Bombs Tell Us About Our Tendons The fallout from Cold War bomb tests is shedding light on why the Achilles tendon heals so poorly after injuries. By looking at carbon-14, scientists have found that tendon tissue in people who were alive during the tests hasn't changed much since they were youngsters. |
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Darkness Provides A Fix For Kittens With Bad Vision Kittens regained sight in a blind eye after being plunged into darkness for 10 days. Researchers say that prolonged darkness may reset the brain to an earlier stage of development, allowing the kittens to recover their vision. |
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Darkness Provides A Fix For Kittens With Bad Vision Kittens regained sight in a blind eye after being plunged into darkness for 10 days. Researchers say that prolonged darkness may reset the brain to an earlier stage of development, allowing the kittens to recover their vision. |
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Darkness Provides A Fix For Kittens With Bad Vision Kittens regained sight in a blind eye after being plunged into darkness for 10 days. Researchers say that prolonged darkness may reset the brain to an earlier stage of development, allowing the kittens to recover their vision. |
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Exercise Can Be Good For The Heart, And Maybe For Sperm, Too A study finds that guys who watched a lot of TV had lower sperm counts than more active fellows. The effect held true even when other factors, such as body weight and diet, were taken into account. |
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Exercise Can Be Good For The Heart, And Maybe For Sperm, Too A study finds that guys who watched a lot of TV had lower sperm counts than more active fellows. The effect held true even when other factors, such as body weight and diet, were taken into account. |
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Exercise Can Be Good For The Heart, And Maybe For Sperm, Too A study finds that guys who watched a lot of TV had lower sperm counts than more active fellows. The effect held true even when other factors, such as body weight and diet, were taken into account. |
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Lesson Learned: A Curb On Drugmakers' Gifts To Medical Students Most medical schools have cut down on students' interactions with the pharmaceutical industry by instituting gift restriction policies. These policies can reduce the prescribing of newly marketed drugs in favor of cheaper options. |
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Lesson Learned: A Curb On Drugmakers' Gifts To Medical Students Most medical schools have cut down on students' interactions with the pharmaceutical industry by instituting gift restriction policies. These policies can reduce the prescribing of newly marketed drugs in favor of cheaper options. |
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In Japan, Food Can Be Almost Too Cute To Eat In Japanese culture, how food looks can be as important as how it tastes — a lesson children learn from a very early age. From children's television and toys to school lunches, the visual delights of food are never far from sight. |
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Vigor, Brain Power And Other Health Claims From Coke's Advertising Past The current debate over the truthiness of Coca-Cola's new anti-obesity message reminded us that, more than a century ago, the company actually branded itself a maker of "medicinal tonic." Let's take a trip through Coke's early advertising history. |
