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Of all the vibrant vegetables autumn brings, sweet potatoes might be one of the tastiest. From its nutritious skin to its versatile flavor, this popular root vegetable is perfect for the sweet and savory dinners, desserts and more that you’ll find in this collection. Plus, these recipes have each been rated with four and five stars by EatingWell readers. Recipes like our High-Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet and our Sweet Potato–Black Bean Stuffed Peppers are warm and inviting dishes that are sure to earn a regular spot at your dining table. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save,…
If you have diverticulitis, a potentially painful condition of inflammation or infection within the intestines, you know that what you eat and drink can have a big effect on managing your condition. Can tea help your body heal? Not necessarily, but it might not worsen your condition either. What Is Diverticulitis? Understanding diverticulitis begins first with understanding its precursor, a condition called diverticulosis. Diverticulosis occurs when small, bulging pouches form in the lining of the digestive tract, according to the Mayo Clinic . These pouches are common after age 50 and rarely cause any problems. Diverticulitis occurs when these bulging…
Inherently vulnerable to viral contamination, biologics rely on animal- or human-derived starting materials and complex manufacturing processes. Albeit rare, viral contamination incidents are dangerous and disruptive. And, as product complexity and moiety diversity increase, accompanied by demands for accelerated production, the limits of traditional viral detection methods are stressed. Next-generation sequencing (NGS), which enables fast, agnostic, broad, and highly sensitive virus detection and identification, is an alternative to entrenched traditional methods. A notable point of reference is the 2023 revision of ICH Q5A, the lead guideline for viral safety testing. The guideline, along with other regulatory documents, emphasizes the strengths…
A sedentary lifestyle is a contributing factor that can increase one’s risk for developing diabetes. A lack of activity ups your risk for insulin resistance and weight gain, which increases diabetes risk.Eating a balanced diet, strength training and maintaining a healthy weight can help lower your risk. Did you know that more than one in three American adults is living with prediabetes—and many don’t even know it? This condition, where blood sugar levels run higher than normal, can quietly set the stage for type 2 diabetes. While age, weight and family history are well-known risk factors, experts are shining a spotlight…
Image credit:Shelby BradfordFrom the moment she learned to write, Shelby Bradford was crafting stories. It began with reimagining story endings and evolved into building her own fantastical tales. Then, the magical world of science caught her interest in middle school. She found DNA captivating, thanks to shows like CSI, before she learned about the macabre stories of the Black Death. It plagued her thoughts and ignited a curiosity to study microbiology and immunology. Today, as an assistant editor at The Scientist, she covers topics including the science in sci-fi movies, bacteria in tattoo ink, and more.I love that I get…
Too much sodium can cause high blood pressure, increasing your risk of stroke and heart attack.The recommended limit for salt is 2,300 mg/day for healthy adults or 1,500 mg/day for people with high blood pressure.Sodium is mostly found in convenience foods, so it’s important to limit intake whenever possible. Salt is the unsung hero of the culinary world—but it’s often labeled as the villain of heart health. You’ve probably heard that too much salt can raise blood pressure, leaving you to wonder: is any amount of salt good for me? “While salt often gets a bad reputation, it’s important to…
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest eating patterns around, and it’s incredibly easy to follow. These lunches are proof: they are easy, flavorful and delicious. Not only that, but you also won’t find any added sugar in these meals, making them healthy options that will help you have sustained energy and keep you feeling your best. Recipes like our Tuna Niçoise Melt and our Easy Chickpea Salad Lunch Box are nutritious choices for your midday meal. Love any of these recipes? Tap “Save” to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. Chickpea Grain Bowl…
Credit: Alones Creative/ iStock / Getty Images Plus Results from two late-stage clinical trials show that tripling the standard dose of semaglutide can significantly increase weight loss in individuals with obesity, both with or without a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Published back to back in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, results from both trials show that a higher dose of this drug could help those who have not been able to achieve sufficient weight loss with other existing treatments. Semaglutide is a weight loss drug that targets the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), sold by Novo Nordisk under the brand name Wegovy…
When it comes to creativity, the 12 signs of the zodiac definitely weren’t created equal. Some signs tend to stick with what they know, for instance, or aren’t typically inclined to artistic work. Other signs, meanwhile, are constantly brimming with ideas and picking up their paintbrush.
According to the latest study from BCC Research, the demand for “Global Market Opportunities and Competitive Landscape for CDMOs” was valued at $128.0 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow from $136.6 billion in 2024 to $191.6 billion by the end of 2029. BioPlan Associates’ annual biomanufacturing capacity surveys report CDMOs account for around 25% of mammalian cell culture capacity globally (2023 data). With CDMOs playing such a prominent role in biomanufacturing, GEN asked several CDMO leaders for their take on the top trends in the industry, the main challenges facing CDMOs today, and the most important innovation their…