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June 13, 2026

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A promising first for researchers probing mental illness

Samantha Baldi and Joseph Taylor. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Health A promising first for researchers probing mental illness...

Plant-based diets may help lower the risk of chronic constipation

Mediterranean and plant-based diets linked to lower risk of chronic constipation A study published online in Gastroenterology on...

Shining new light on vitamin D and cancer

Higher vitamin D intake linked to 50% lower risk of young-onset colorectal cancer Consuming higher amounts of vitamin...

When pollinator populations are in peril

Declining pollination linked to major global health and economic losses As wild pollinator populations slowly decline, researchers warn...

Low-carb diet can help manage progression of Type 2 diabetes

Plant-based low-carbohydrate diet linked to 24% lower mortality in people with Type 2 diabetes A new study led...

Faster, fitter?

When you go for a walk, speed isn’t the main factor — focus on this instead Not really,...

Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds

Mediterranean diet may help offset genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease New research suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet...

How a toxin from the gut microbiome may help spark colorectal cancer

Researchers uncover how bacterial toxin may trigger colorectal cancer For years, scientists suspected that a bacterial toxin produced...

Federal drug price reforms are working, study says

Medicare drug pricing reforms linked to improved medication adherence More than one in four American adults struggle to...

Eating citrus may lower depression risk

New findings add another dimension to “gut feelings” Eating an orange a day may lower a person’s risk...

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Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging

Trial shows protection against telomere shortening, which heightens disease risk Results from a randomized controlled trial reveal that...

GLP-1 Grocery List: Budget-Friendly Foods to Meet Your Nutrition Goals

Many people assume that eating well comes with a hefty price tag, especially if you’re taking a GLP-1...

Tired of the Same Foods on GLP-1s? How to Keep Meals Interesting with Less Appetite

If your favorite foods suddenly feel less appealing since starting a GLP-1 medication, you’re not alone. Many people...

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How to build lasting confidence in kids: 8 proven strategies

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Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Most of us associate yawning with being tired, but...

🔥 Calorie Intake Calculator

Discover your daily energy needs based on your body and activity level

How it works: This calculator estimates your daily calorie needs (TDEE) using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula. It considers your age, weight, height, gender, and activity level to calculate how many calories your body needs to maintain its current weight.

A promising first for researchers probing mental illness

Samantha Baldi and Joseph Taylor. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Health A promising first for researchers probing mental illness Sy Boles...

Growing Asian Culinary Herbs Beyond the Tropics: Four Plants to Try

Many Asian culinary herbs originate in warm or subtropical regions, yet with a bit of thoughtful care, they can still...

Plant-based diets may help lower the risk of chronic constipation

Mediterranean and plant-based diets linked to lower risk of chronic constipation A study published online in Gastroenterology on July 2,...

Shining new light on vitamin D and cancer

Higher vitamin D intake linked to 50% lower risk of young-onset colorectal cancer Consuming higher amounts of vitamin D —...

When pollinator populations are in peril

Declining pollination linked to major global health and economic losses As wild pollinator populations slowly decline, researchers warn that the...

Low-carb diet can help manage progression of Type 2 diabetes

Plant-based low-carbohydrate diet linked to 24% lower mortality in people with Type 2 diabetes A new study led by researchers...

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