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The ovary ages decades ahead of other organs in the body. Vitamin C slowed that aging process in middle-aged macaques.Image credit:© iStock, TefiMThe ovary ages long before the rest of the body. By the time people enter their thirties, egg supply dwindles, hormones fluctuate, and fertility falls. Scientists have long wondered why this small organ wears out decades ahead of others, and whether its clock can ever be slowed.1 Unlike the brain or the heart, the ovary’s regenerative capacity seems fixed, yet recent work in non-human primates hints that this assumption may not hold. In a long-term study published in…

You might only see cranberries in the limelight around the fall holidays, but this nutrient-packed fruit is delicious any time of year. From quick breakfasts to showstopping desserts, this collection highlights the vibrant sweet-tart flavor of cranberries in recipes that make every dish memorable. Recipes like our High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats and Whipped Feta with Cranberries & Walnuts have received four- and five-star ratings for their year-round appeal. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee These…

Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health.You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits start as low as 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day.Consistent walks are more important than hitting an exact step count. Ever feel that buzz or ding from your smartwatch on your wrist, reminding you that you haven’t hit your step goal yet? From smartwatches to fitness apps, the 10,000-step goal is everywhere. That number has become a popular benchmark—but what does walking that much each day actually do for your blood pressure? We asked cardiologists to explain how walking impacts blood pressure, what the…

As the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, reportedly considers a £2bn tax rise among wealthy professionals1 to help plug an estimated £30bn hole in the UK’s finances, we explain how some GPs could be affected, with some experts saying that they could take a £6000 hit to their pay.What’s the speculation?The prospect that Reeves could raise extra revenue from “partnerships” in the professional services sector and GP partners could be in her sights. Such partnerships are not currently subject to employer national insurance contributions (NICs) of 15% like other businesses, as they are treated as self-employed.The absence of any equivalent to employer…

A recent study out of Southern California found that meat contaminated with E. coli bacteria could be a driver of nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) — a potential risk that may predominantly impact people in low-income neighborhoods.[1]More investigation is needed. “This result suggests that livestock may serve as a reservoir contributing to the E. coli pool infecting humans, but it does not establish that contaminated meat directly caused these UTIs,” says Jason Kim, MD, a urologist who specializes in female urology at Stony Brook Medicine in Lake Grove, New York, who was not involved in the study.Turkey…

Avinash Clarke, assistant secretary of the Complementary and Over-The-Counter Medicine at TGA, said the above during a keynote address at the Natural Products Futures Forum organized by the Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine on Oct 23. Clarke was giving a presentation titled “Australian Regulation of Complementary Medicines: An update from the TGA”. There are currently 778 permissible indications under the listed medicines framework, which could be further increased. Health supplements are regulated as listed medicines, assessed listed medicines, or registered medicines in Australia. Listed medicines do not have to undergo premarket evaluation and can only use permitted…

Introducing more fiber into your diet can help with a multitude of pesky symptoms, and it can strengthen your bone and heart health. While beans are a great source of fiber, these healthy dinner recipes provide at least 6 grams of fiber through other ingredients, like lentils, sweet potatoes and avocado. Try our Fall Vegetable Stew or our Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls for a delicious, fiber-rich dinner that you’ll want to make again and again. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Fall Vegetable Stew Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly,…

With the rise of high-sugar foods causing blood glucose spikes after meals, Rousselot is spotlighting its specific collagen peptide composition, Nextida GC, to help control glucose fluctuations, enhance GLP-1 secretion, and improve insulin response.At the company’s recent Innovation Days in Gent, Belgium, Nutrition Insight met its science integration manager, Dr. Catarina Silva. In the first part of our interview, she discussed the science behind GLP-1, GIP (gastric inhibitory polypeptide), and collagen compositions.Silva spotlights the versatility of the Nextida platform, which can generate different peptide profiles from the same collagen molecule, opening up many opportunities for product development. Every cell interacts…

Marinated olives are a delicious 15-minute app for the holidays that you can make in advance.The recipe features large green and black olives, orange zest, garlic and seasonings.Serve the olives warm to enhance their aroma and flavor. Ina serves them right from the pan. The holidays are the perfect time to bring some cozy, flavorful bites to the table—and Ina Garten’s marinated olives could be exactly what you need. Whether you’re planning a full Thanksgiving feast or hosting a casual gathering, these savory olives are a crowd-pleasing choice. Warm, aromatic and incredibly easy to make, they’re sure to impress your…

Blending molecular precision with curiosity, this postdoc delves into epigenetic regulation to illuminate immune mechanisms in disease.Image credit:Sonam Mittal, ©iStock, koto_fejaQ | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background. I am Sudhir Kumar, a dedicated researcher in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Emory University in Atlanta, where my work focuses on the discovery of novel transcription factors that regulate programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) expression. I investigate how transcriptomic and epigenetic mechanisms reprogram T and B lymphocytes to advance innovative, epigenetic-based therapies for chronic infections and cancer.Q |…