Daily Archives: May 22, 2017

Leftover pizza and pasta may be better for your waistline than the fresh version. (rob_rob2001) — Do you like leftover pizza or pasta for breakfast? If so, science may offer a reason to indulge. Starchy foods like pasta, pizza, bread, and potatoes can spike your blood sugar and are easy for your body to convert to fat. These comfort foods can cause problems for diabetics and […]

Why Reheated Pizza May Be Less Fattening

This entry was posted on May 22, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 17, 2021)

Lip balm isn't addictive, but you can become dependent on it. (the Italian voice) — If you find yourself reaching for lip balm all the time, you may wonder whether you’re addicted to it. ChapStick and other lip balms don’t contain any addictive ingredients, but using them does alter the chemical environment of your lips by providing a protective and soothing barrier that helps prevent […]

Is Lip Balm Addictive? Here’s What Science Says

This entry was posted on May 22, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 6, 2021)

You’ve seen it in weather reports: “Today there is a 60% chance of rain”. Does this mean you have a 6 out of 10 chance of getting wet if you are outside? Will only 60% of your area definitely get rain? Will it rain 60% of the day? Just what […]

What Does Percent Chance of Rain Mean?

This entry was posted on May 22, 2017 by Todd Helmenstine (updated on May 2, 2021)