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This comforting side dish is simple to make and easy to switch up by getting creative with toppings.Sweet potatoes are packed full of inflammation-fighting antioxidants and fiber. Poking holes in the potato with a fork before baking will help prevent the skin from splitting. Our instructions for How to Bake a Sweet Potato are foolproof, whether you choose the oven or microwave method. You’ll get a heaping amount of inflammation-fighting antioxidants with the beta carotene in the sweet potatoes and gut-healthy fiber. It’s delicious as a simple potato with creamy butter, fresh chives and a pinch of black pepper. Get even…
Fermented foods: from ancient tradition to modern health ally Food fermentation is an ancient practice. Long before refrigeration existed, people from different cultures used this process to preserve food, enhance flavor, and even neutralize toxins. Classic examples that remain part of our diets today include sourdough bread, beer, yogurt, sauerkraut, and kefir. With technological advances, hundreds of types of fermented foods are now produced on a global scale. Simply put, fermentation occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria and yeast transform the starches and sugars in food into alcohol, lactic acid, carbon dioxide and other compounds. The International Scientific Association of…
Peanuts provide plant protein, fiber and healthy fats that support heart health.Regular peanut intake may help improve cholesterol, blood sugar and inflammation.Peanuts are affordable and versatile, making the Mediterranean diet easier to follow. When you think of the Mediterranean diet, almonds, walnuts, and pistachios probably come to mind. But there’s another pantry staple that deserves a spot on your plate: peanuts. Whether it’s a soup from Bolivia or a stir-fry from China, this humble legume has earned its place in kitchens around the world. What makes peanuts “Mediterranean diet–worthy” is their nutrition profile. They’re rich in heart-healthy fats, plant protein,…
For many scientists, the first glimpse of a DNA sequence—those colored peaks marking A, T, C, and G—sparked a lifelong fascination with the code that shapes us all. That same spirit of discovery drives this year’s recipients of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Professional Awards. Honored for their groundbreaking research, leadership, and mentorship, the 2025 awardees reflect the innovation and collaboration that define modern human genetics. “This year’s awardees exemplify the highest standards of leadership, innovation, service, and mentorship,” said ASHG president, Sarah Tishkoff, PhD. “I am honored to recognize their visionary contributions and tireless efforts that continue…
While some organic meal delivery services offer breakfast, choices are fairly limited—even though it’s a great way to front-load your day with nutrients. Daily Harvest started as a health-focused breakfast (or smoothie, really) service and has morphed into a plant-based brand that also offers light lunch and dinner fare, including soups, harvest bowls, and flatbreads. But don’t get it twisted; breakfast is still very much the star of the show. The company offers two dozen ready-to-blend smoothies and various oat, chia, and other grain-free bowls. Most of Daily Harvest’s ingredients are organic, and the company prioritizes organically sourcing anything on the…
Araya Gautam, masters student1, Sanath Johnson, medical officer21Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK2Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Indiaaraya.cu{at}gmail.comAs a patient and public involvement contributor and a woman of colour, I (AG) have been part of various research panels over the past couple of years. I welcome Walker and colleagues’ call to acknowledge lived experience as expertise.1 But being “included” in the room does not always translate to being heard, especially for people of colour or marginalised contributors. We are often invited into projects that lack emotional …
Large, specialized cells in the stomach can quickly reprogram themselves to be small and proliferative by “throwing up,” rather than digesting, unwanted materials.Image credit:©iStock, calvindexterWhen the stomach gets injured, the large, enzyme-secreting cells in its lining, called chief cells, can quickly reprogram themselves to become small, proliferative cells to repair the damaged tissue. Scientists once thought that this dramatic downsizing involved the destruction of the cells’ components through lysosomes, organelles that act as cells’ garbage cans.Jeffrey Brown is a gastroenterologist at Washington University. He studies cellular processes that can turn normal tissue in the foregut cancerous.Jeffrey BrownBut recently, a group…
Factor makes it easy to eat nutrient-dense, protein-packed meals when your schedule’s packed and your fridge is empty. The meals are fresh, flavorful, and way more affordable than takeout, but flexitarians may wish for more high-protein, plant-based options. If you’re craving convenience without sacrificing quality, Factor’s worth adding to your routine. Plus, new customers can save $130 on their first box right now.
During workouts, your muscles use and produce energy through a series of aerobic and anaerobic processes. When oxygen flows constantly through the working muscles, waste byproducts formed as part of muscle metabolism are removed efficiently. However, when oxygen is limited, the byproducts accumulate. Lactic acid is one such product, and it contributes to the “burn” felt during intense workouts. Lactic acid occurs as part of the overall muscle energy output, but too much creates a highly acidic environment. Safe exercise habits and diet can act as lactic acid buffers in the muscles. Read more: Muscle Fatigue & Soreness from Lactic…
Manipulation of DNA. Concept of advancing technology. Adjusting the nut on the screw. [ktsimage/ iStock/ Getty Images Plus] Adding the DNA-repair–targeting drug niraparib to standard hormone therapy early in treatment may significantly delay disease progression for men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) carrying homologous recombination repair (HRR) gene alterations, according to new results published in Nature Medicine from the Phase III AMPLITUDE trial. New strategy for an old challenge For decades, the mainstay treatment for mCSPC has been androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)—cutting off the hormones that fuel tumor growth. But while many patients initially respond, relapse is nearly inevitable.…