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Cottage cheese is a nutrient-packed, versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in many dishes.Look for options with at least 12 grams of protein per serving, no more than 300 mg sodium and a fat content that suits your needs.Enjoy it on toast, mixed with eggs or on its own for a delicious, protein-rich snack. Back in the ‘90s, my mom served cottage cheese with just about everything—even meatloaf. If you know, you know. For years, this humble dairy product didn’t exactly have the best reputation and was often dismissed as a boring, lumpy side. But thanks to a resurgence on…

China has seen increasing international enrolments as its universities grow in stature, but this has also brought challenges.Credit: Yang Bo/China News Service/VCG via GettyIn 2018, I argued that China’s meteoric growth in research output masked deeper structural issues, including inconsistent research quality and a ‘publish or perish’ academic culture. Seven years on, that picture has changed. Research quality in China has improved: in 2023, it overtook the United States as the leading country in the Nature Index, which tracks output in high-quality natural- and health-sciences journals. Since then, the gap between the two countries has only widened. These gains reflect…

Side Effects of Eating Raw OystersRaw oysters offer big health benefits, serving as an excellent source of protein, Vitamin B-12, copper, zinc, and selenium. However, they also cause thousands of people to get sick each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).As filter feeders, these bivalve mollusks consume about 25 gallons of water a day. While oysters support a healthy coastline and help keep the water clean, they can also harbor pathogens that can make you sick.Eating raw or undercooked oysters can put you at risk for an infection called vibriosis, which is caused by various strains…

Researchers compared the transcriptomes of gymnosperms like Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn redwood), some angiosperms, and ferns to better understand the genetic drivers that promoted seed evolution in plants.Image credit:Veronica Sondervan, NYU & NYBGMore than 300 million years ago, when dinosaurs walked the earth, gymnosperms evolved as the first seed-bearing plants and transformed life on the planet.1 Today, people rely heavily on seeds for food, fuel, medicines, and more. Despite this, scientists do not completely understand the genes that drove the evolution of seeds.Now, scientists from the New York Botanical Garden (NYGB) and other research institutes analyzed the transcriptomes of 20 plant species…

Over the timeframe analyzed, the overall use of any dietary supplement increased from 51.8% in 2011-2012 to 61.4% in 2021-2023. In addition, 16.2% of respondents were taking four or more supplement products concurrently, compared to 10% in 2011-2012.Further analysis showed that multivitamin or multimineral (MVMM) use stayed consistent across the study periods, remaining just above the 30% figure, whereas any vitamin use or any mineral both increased substantially, by 7.6% and 9.7%, respectively.The most popular vitamins and minerals, including through the use of MVMM, were vitamin D (48.2%), calcium (44.3%) and vitamin C (41.2%). When MVMM use was taken out…

In the United States, someone has a heart attack nearly every 40 seconds1. That’s over 800,000 individuals a year, 200,000 of which are a person’s second heart attack. That’s right, the risk of having a second heart attack after a first one is significant. And researchers are particularly interested in ways to mitigate a recurrent event. 

Scrambled eggs are a quick and easy breakfast but they lack an important nutrient—fiber. Adding avocado to your morning scramble adds fiber along with vitamin K, potassium, folate and more.Avocados feed your gut microbiome, support your heart health and help stabilize blood sugar levels. For those who prefer to start their day with a savory meal, eggs have long been a breakfast staple. They’re nutrient-dense, endlessly versatile and, even when you’re short on time, scrambling up a couple of eggs is doable. Even though that plate of delicious scrambled eggs gives you a head start on reaching your protein goals, there’s…

Nature, Published online: 12 November 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03663-8A bioproduction method that ties compound synthesis to bacterial survival could be used to mass-produce natural products.

Canadian food and nutraceutical manufacturing company Bioriginal Food & Science (Bioriginal), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cooke, has launched the Bioriginal Group of Companies, evolving into a fully integrated global entity. The new group consolidates innovation and supply chain capabilities across continents, promising global customers enhanced support through all stages of product development across the food, nutraceutical, and animal nutrition industries.Together, these companies offer end-to-end nutritional solutions — from ingredient sourcing and formulation to processing, product design, and finished goods manufacturing.“The Bioriginal Group of Companies represents the culmination of our vision to create a fully integrated global network that fuels…

The dough can be refrigerated or frozen, so you can prep these ahead and bake off fresh batches whenever you like.Raspberries and lemon supply sources of fiber, vitamin C and additional antioxidants to this sweet treat. The raspberry–powdered sugar coating bakes into a vivid, crinkled finish that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Tangy and full of flavor, these Raspberry-Lemon Crinkle Cookies take a well-loved classic and make it feel brand-new. A hint of lemon keeps the flavor lively, while a vibrant raspberry–powdered sugar coating bakes into its signature crinkled finish. Best of all, the dough can be made ahead and…