Melissa Breyer is the co-author of True Food (National Geographic, 2009), Build Your Running Body (The Experiment, 2014), Extreme Weather Survival Guide (National Geographic, 2014) and a contributing photo editor for Black and White Street (Solaris Studio, 2014). Her work has appeared across the web and in regional and international books and periodicals, including The New York Times Magazine. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Why we need a universal flu vaccine
October 1, 2019, 11:24 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.
The truth about fish oil
September 24, 2019, 12:33 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
We consider the benefits of fish oil — along with the toxins, side effects and sustainability issues.
What are e-cigarettes?
September 19, 2019, 1:34 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Michigan has banned them, but electronic cigarettes are surging in popularity.
8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinox
September 12, 2019, 2:48 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers.
Beating back the lionfish with knife and fork
September 10, 2019, 3:27 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
How fishermen are helping cull this invasive species.
What a glass of wine a day does to your body
August 29, 2019, 8:16 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
We explore the risks and benefits of the time-honored daily drink of the grape.
11 amazing message-in-a-bottle stories
August 28, 2019, 1:06 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell.
58 ways to live a longer life
August 27, 2019, 1:24 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost.
Should you wash your chicken?
August 20, 2019, 10:15 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Food safety experts don't agree with Julia Child on this one.
Want to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease? Try a vegetarian diet
August 16, 2019, 4:07 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.
10 reasons to skip a new tattoo
August 2, 2019, 3:44 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
If you’re thinking about getting some ink, consider these potential health risks before you commit.
10 things you should know about Ebola
July 18, 2019, 11:03 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
A primer on the deadly virus that's taking root in Congo.
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7 things you never knew about dragonflies
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Border collies run like the wind to bring new life to Chilean forest
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The truth about the tree that grows 'brains' and scares small children
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40 horses saved from California ranch fire
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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Woman reunited with dog lost 12 years ago
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Your 2019 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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