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Cooking Julia Child’s recipes showed that classic recipes can be simple, comforting and fun.Even selective eaters can enjoy meals made with care, butter and a little extra time.Child’s recipes remind us that cooking is love—and a way to bring family together. As a new mom trying to work, parent and still maintain my sense of self, I joined a book club. One of our first reads was Julia Child’s My Life in France, and while I couldn’t uproot my life and move to Europe to pursue a love of cooking with a 1-year-old, I lived vicariously through Child’s stories of…

Hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese are equally nutritious, protein-packed snacks.They’re also rich in vitamins and minerals, so there’s no need to choose one.Dietitians suggest pairing them with fruits or veggies for fiber and extra vitamins and minerals. One is portable. One enjoyed a comeback fueled by TikTok. And they’re both packed with protein. We’re talking about hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese. But only one can take the crown.  OK, not really. When we asked registered dietitians which one is the healthier snack, they agreed that both can fit into a healthy eating plan. The choice really comes down to your…

For decades, neuroscientists focused almost exclusively on only half of the cells in the brain. Neurons were the main players, they thought, and everything else was made up of uninteresting support systems.By the 2010s, memory researcher Inbal Goshen was beginning to question that assumption. She was inspired by innovative molecular tools that would allow her to investigate the contributions of another, more mysterious group of cells called astrocytes. What she discovered about their role in learning and memory excited her even more.The computers that run on human brain cellsAt the beginning, she felt like an outsider, especially at conferences. She…

Corn snakes exhibit characteristic dorsal blotches, serving as an important model organism for investigating the genetic and developmental pathways underlying skin coloration in reptiles. Using comparative genomics and CRISPR-Cas9, researchers identified the genes that give the corn snake its characteristic dorsal blotchesImage credit:LANE laboratory (https://www.lanevol.org/)As a graduate student at the Free University of Brussels nearly 20 years ago, Athanasia Tzika analyzed the genomes of several animals to better understand their diversity. During this time, the striking, distinct patterns on reptile skin caught her attention. “Out of curiosity, you start looking at [the animals], and you start seeing…interesting characters,” said Tzika,…

In the darkest corners of the planet, where the light of the Sun never touches, eerie glows can yet be found, illuminating the shadows.This is bioluminescence, a remarkable ability that has evolved, separately, at least 94 times throughout the history of life on Earth. Bioluminescent organisms can harness chemical reactions to produce a glow of their own, a tool used for various purposes by the different creatures that wield it.Scientists have traced this tool to its earliest known evolutionary origins: a class of corals called Octocorallia in the depths of the ocean in the Cambrian, some 540 million years ago.…

Broccoli is an extraordinary vegetable. It belongs to the Brassica oleracea species, which includes cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. For decades, nutrition experts have championed broccoli as a non-negotiable component of a healthy diet. Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available.  Its florets and stalks are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. The vegetable offers significant amounts of fiber and protein, especially when compared to most other vegetables. Even a small serving delivers a potent cocktail of health-promoting compounds. Many people wonder about the exact nutritional profile of this cruciferous powerhouse. We will fully explore the fundamental macronutrients within…

Hormonal contraceptives use the hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent you from ovulating (releasing an egg). Hormonal contraceptives thicken the cervical mucus, preventing sperm from swimming up the cervix. They are available as pills, patches, injections, and implants.[7]While generally safe, “the estrogen in some hormonal contraceptives may increase the likelihood of blood clots, high blood pressure, and stroke in people with risk factors like smoking and being over age 35,” says Dr. Cheng.Birth Control PillBirth control pills fall into two main categories: combination pills containing both estrogen and progestin and progestin-only pills. You take them both daily.[8]Combination pills, also known as…

These diabetes-appropriate meals can help lower your blood pressure, and you’ll have dinner on the table in 30 minutes. Each of these delicious recipes supports heart health, as they’re packed with potassium and contain lower amounts of saturated fat and sodium. Additionally, these dinners feature complex carbs like whole grains, which provide plenty of fiber to help keep your blood sugar stable and meet our diabetes-appropriate nutrition parameters. Recipes like our Lemon-Turmeric Cabbage & White Bean Soup or Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus are great choices for an easy, flavorful and nutritious meal at the end of the day. Love…

Early biomarker engagement and clean safety data position VNA-318 as a potential new entrant in longevity-focused neurotherapeutics. Vandria has reported topline findings from its first-in-human study of VNA-318, a brain-penetrant small molecule designed to modulate a novel target implicated in inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction. The data, presented at CTAD in San Diego, suggest the compound was well tolerated at all tested doses and produced a statistically significant, dose-dependent change in a plasma biomarker linked to its mechanism of action. That combination – safe passage through Phase 1 coupled with early evidence that the drug is hitting its intended target –…

Queen Elizabeth’s scone recipe was shared with President Eisenhower in 1959.It uses teacup measurements and simple pantry staples like flour and butter.These rustic scones are perfect for cozy afternoons with tea or coffee. Queen Elizabeth II has been gone for a few years now, but she’s still remembered all around the world—including at the National Archives. You may know that the queen was a fan of corgis and scrambled eggs, but you might not know that she had a beloved recipe for incredibly simple scones. The story goes that, in 1959, she served President Eisenhower these delicious British tea biscuits…