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Boston City Skyline over the Charles River in Massachusetts, USA. A tranquil riverscape of Back Bay with golden illuminated wintery foliage in New England. [Sanghwan Kim/ Getty Images] Ahead of AMP’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo in Boston, MA, editor in chief, Damian Doherty, and managing editor, Corinna Singleman, PhD, spoke with AMP’s president Jane Gibson, PhD. For the last year, Gibson has been at the helm of AMP. In this discussion, she described activities AMP has undertaken on Capitol Hill in advocating for science funding. She stressed how the future of science and healthcare is through collaborative efforts between…
The entrance to Pfizer’s headquarters in New York. Pfizer has won the week-long bidding war for Metsera with an upwardly revised up-to-$10 billion offer matching that of rival Novo Nordisk—and more than a little help from Washington. [Pfizer] Pfizer has won the week-long bidding war for Metsera with an upwardly revised up-to-$10 billion offer matching that of rival Novo Nordisk—and more than a little help from Washington. Novo Nordisk has given up on trying to outbid Pfizer to acquire the obesity and metabolic drug developer after one-upping the pharma giant last week. Metsera joined Pfizer late Friday to announce an…
The tumor microenvironment is highly dynamic and can act in both tumor-suppressive and tumor-supportive ways.©iStock, CIPhotosThe saying goes that no man is an island, and as it turns out, neither is cancer. Tumors are surrounded by a complex non-cancerous ecosystem containing immune, stromal, and vascular cells, diverse cytokines, and immune checkpoints.1 Scientists have discovered that this tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a crucial role throughout cancer development, from initiation to metastasis. Developing tumors can distort immune cell signaling to drive chronic, damaging inflammation, which promotes both tumor progression and resistance to therapy.1,2 The TME also supports tumoral immune evasion. Myeloid cells,…
If you want glass-like skin, you should start by checking in on your skin barrier.
“Stark socioeconomic and ethnic inequalities” in the mortality of babies admitted to NHS neonatal units have been reported in new research.The study, carried out at Liverpool University and published in Lancet Child and Adolescent Health,1 used new methodology to analyse data on more than 700 000 babies admitted for NHS specialist care in the first month of life between 2012 and 2022.It found that 11 257 (1.6%) of these babies had died in a neonatal unit.It also found that babies born to black mothers were 81% more likely to die in neonatal care and that babies whose mothers lived in the most…
Avocado toast provides heart-healthy fats, fiber and vitamins to keep you full and energized.Peanut butter toast packs protein, healthy fats and key nutrients for lasting energy.Both fit a healthy diet—choose avocado for fiber or peanut butter for protein power. Avocado toast may dominate your Instagram feed, while peanut butter toast holds strong as a nostalgic favorite. Both have their dedicated fans—and for good reason. Each option offers its own nutritional benefits, making them solid choices for breakfast or a satisfying snack. But if you’re wondering which one better supports your health goals, you’re not alone. This matchup is more than…
These sweet potatoes are elegant enough for holidays, yet simple enough for weeknight dinners.The fiber and vitamin A found in sweet potatoes supports heart and eye health.You can roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time and finish when you’re ready to enjoy. These Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Parm deliver everything you want in a side dish—comfort, flavor and a touch of the wow factor. Fiber-rich sweet potatoes are roasted until tender, then gently smashed into a layer of Parmesan cheese. Parmesan works double duty here, sprinkled under and over the potatoes to form a lacy crust. Whether you’re setting…
“The first time I saw a chamois, a mammal closely related to both goats and antelopes, was more than 40 years ago while I was hiking in Epirus, a mountainous region in western Greece. Chamois were rare then; the desire to learn about and protect them inspired me to become a biologist. Over the past 25 years, their population in my study area — the Northern Pindos National Park — has grown drastically, mainly thanks to a ‘human shield’ effect created by hikers visiting the upper parts of the Northern Pindos mountain range: their presence has made poaching more difficult.Now,…
If I don’t get enough of something from food, I want it in my supplements, so I was pleased to see magnesium—an essential mineral that we tend to need more of as we age—in the sleep formula. Plus, the form of magnesium in sleep support+, magnesium bisglycinate, is considered more bioavailable and easier to digest, which solved that problem I’d been having. Beyond the magnesium, the jujube and PharmaGABA® in sleep support+ seemed to be sourced carefully, which is important to me.
That means the real magic isn’t just caffeine—it’s coffee’s potent cocktail of antioxidants, polyphenols, and anti-inflammatory compounds that seem to protect the body on a cellular level. These bioactive compounds help neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and support healthy blood vessels, all processes central to aging well.