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Many Thanksgiving foods we assume are “bad” have nutrients that may help balance blood sugar.Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie provide fiber and antioxidants.You can make Thanksgiving favorites healthier by limiting added sugar, sodium and fat. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, healthy eating during the holiday season can be tricky to navigate. Especially if you’re trying to manage your blood sugar. Between starchy side dishes, rich sauces and sugary desserts, it’s easy to worry that your favorite holiday classics might throw things off balance.  So, you might be surprised to learn that some holiday dishes that you’ve been…

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03552-0New evidence answers the question about whether some fossils are Tyrannosaurus rex juveniles or a different species, with implications for decades of published science.

Keeping inflammatory pathways in check, instead of “burning” unchecked, is pivotal for overall health. And since 25(OH)D levels (i.e., the blood biomarker measure of vitamin D sufficiency) have been observed to influence CRP status, ongoing research that investigates exactly how vitamin D plays a part in regulating a healthy inflammatory response is important to gain an understanding of how the essential vitamin helps support cardiovascular, neurological, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and immune health.* 

For 12 weeks, participants ate about two ounces of pistachios as their bedtime snack, roughly two small handfuls. In another 12-week phase, the same participants swapped the pistachios for a typical carb-based snack, like crackers or toast (and yes, your beloved bedtime cookies fall into that category).

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As flu season approaches and there is a push for vaccination, a study by Allen Institute scientists has uncovered why vaccines can trigger a weaker response in older adults—aged about 65 years—and suggests how these immune responses might be improved. In what they state is the largest study of its kind, the researchers used techniques including single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), proteomics, and spectral flow cytometry to profile the immune systems of younger and older individuals over time. The findings showed that T cells—key players in coordinating immune responses—undergo profound and specific changes as we age. These changes, the results suggest,…

Researchers revealed how HIV integrase assembles to integrate DNA into the genome and package RNA.Image credit:©iStock.com, Design CellsHIV is a lifelong infection that, without proper antiviral treatment, will kill cells of the immune system and leave individuals susceptible to infections and cancers. The longevity of this virus comes from its ability to integrate into the host genome with the help of the HIV protein integrase. Recently, researchers showed that integrase also binds HIV’s RNA during virion assembly, further highlighting the importance of this enzyme.1To exert these functions, individual integrase proteins coordinate into multimers. Prior research suggests that they assemble into…

Katie Lee Biegel’s sheet-pan fish and chips is quick, easy and family-approved.Cornflakes add a crunchy twist to this simple, oven-baked take on a classic.Pair with peas and your favorite sauces for a cozy, balanced fall meal. There’s nothing quite like a cozy, comforting meal on a fall evening, and The Kitchen host Katie Lee Biegel has been wowing us with her autumn comfort meals for years. There’s her super-easy butternut squash soup, made with just a few simple ingredients, and her sheet-pan shrimp and broccoli, perfect for a weeknight meal. Now, the chef and cookbook author is sharing her sheet-pan…

Prostate specific antigen screening reduces the risk of death from prostate cancer by 13%, one of the largest randomised studies of its kind concludes.1This overall reduction in mortality was similar to that seen with breast or bowel cancer screening, experts said.The results of the study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and with a median follow-up of 23 years, come amid ongoing debate about the value of a PSA based screening programme, owing to the substantial risk of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.2 Experts say further research is needed to investigate a more targeted approach to screening and how to…

Bright neon-yellow pee is usually from taking too much riboflavin (vitamin B2) from supplements.Sometimes supplements may contain other ingredients like vitamin C, beet powder or dyes that can change urine color.If you notice sudden changes, like red or dark brown urine, visit a health professional. If you look in the toilet after you pee—which I actually encourage—you may be surprised to see what looks like a melted yellow highlighter in the bowl. That neon color obviously didn’t come from a marker, but more likely from one of your vitamins.  “Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, causes bright yellow urine because it is…