Brown seaweed could be a great nutritional supplement for some diabetes patients. A new South Korean study, published in the journal Nutrients, revealed that eating certain algae could be a promising ...

Seaweed can help control blood sugar in people with diabetes. Eating seaweed may lower blood pressure by reducing sodium absorption. Seaweed is high in fiber, which can lower cholesterol levels.

Editor’s Note: Vincent Doumeizel is senior Adviser at United Nations Global Compact on Oceans and director for the Food Programme for the Lloyd’s Register Foundation. He is also guest editor of CNN’s ...

In the last few years, seaweed has evolved from sushi-roll staple to everyday snack, thanks to the growing popularity of brands like SeaSnax. But is it actually good—and good for you? In our second ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Seaweed is having a moment. Once relegated to sushi rolls, kelp and other “sea greens ...

Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.