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Elizabeth Taylor’s favorite Thanksgiving dish was turkey wings with gravy.She hosted up to 45 people at one long, elaborate table in her home.Her gatherings mixed classic dishes with stylish, creative presentations. There are few celebrities as iconic as Elizabeth Taylor, and for good reason. The actor and activist, who died in 2011, is known for everything from her iconic film roles to her long list of ex-husbands. And recent years have kept the violet-eyed star’s name in lights, too. Her classic perfume, White Diamonds, has grown in popularity with the TikTok generation and the catchy lyrics of the song “Elizabeth…
Nearly one in three women worldwide—some 840 million—have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime, a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN suggests.The organisations also condemned the fact that rates of such violence had barely dropped in more than two decades.The data presented showed changes over time in the estimated global prevalence of physical or sexual intimate partner violence against women aged 15-49 from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, 25.8% of women aged 15-49 (uncertainty interval 23.7% to 28.8%) had experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence at some point in their life, which compared with 30.8%…
Credit: Juan Gaertner/Science Photo Library/Getty Images The results from two Phase III trials announced this week show Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 agonist drug semaglutide, approved at different doses to treat both obesity and type 2 diabetes, is not effective at reducing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The Evoke and Evoke+ trials both failed to meet their primary endpoints, a significant change in the Clinical Dementia Rating–Sum of Boxes (CDR–SB) score after two years of treatment. The CDR-SB is a composite score of different early Alzheimer’s symptoms like memory and ability to perform daily tasks. The Danish big pharma will now discontinue development…
A Garvan Institute of Medical Research-led clinical trial has found that using the type 2 diabetes (T2D) drug metformin reduces insulin needs in type 1 diabetes (T1D), a finding that could potentially point to improved management of the disorder. For years, doctors have prescribed metformin, an old but common and inexpensive type 2 diabetes medication, to treat insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes. This use has been largely based on anecdotal evidence. The newly reported Garvan-led clinical trial found that metformin does not counteract insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes, but instead reduces the amount of insulin needed to maintain…
In this episode, Martha shares how her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis sparked two decades of research into the microbiome, including what she discovered about how gut bacteria produce key hormones, vitamins, and neurotransmitters, and how damage to the microbiome impacts our metabolism.
Green tea is recommended by dietitians No. 1 pick for bloating relief.The polyphenols in green tea support gut health, reduce cancer risk and may help improve dysmenorrhea.Green tea can be enjoyed plain, with citrus or herbs, or in a smoothie. That uncomfortable feeling of pressure in your belly from bloating is never fun. While you may do all the “right” things when it comes to preventing bloating from starting in the first place, sometimes it sneaks up on you and you’re left trying to figure out what caused it and how to treat it … stat! If this sounds familiar,…
A broader scientific toolkit and a stronger clinical presence signal a field moving toward real-world use. The Biomarkers of Aging Conference convened on 20–21 October 2025 at the Joseph B Martin Conference Center in Boston, bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry figures for two days of discussion on the science and utility of measuring biological age. Organized by the Biomarkers of Aging Consortium, the meeting has rapidly become a touchpoint for a field evolving from exploratory clocks toward clinically relevant tools; this year’s agenda united academic laboratories, biotech groups and policy specialists as well as a growing contingent of practicing…
What Are Body Lice? What They Are There are three types of lice that live off of humans: head lice, pubic lice, and body lice. While they are all flat, wingless, parasitic insects, there are some key differences. Body lice ( Pediculus humanus corporis ), for instance, are the only variety of lice known to spread disease. ( 1 ) Also, while body lice do feed off of human blood like the others, they don’t actually reside on the body. Instead, body lice lay their eggs on or near the seams of clothing and bedding, and simply crawl onto the…
Your protein goals don’t have to take a backseat this Thanksgiving with these festive holiday recipes. These Thanksgiving appetizers, sides, salads and main dishes are all high in protein to help improve your muscle and bone health, and even help improve digestion after the big meal. From a light bite before dinner with our Pear & Goat Cheese Upside-Down Puff Pastries, to a mouthwatering main with our Herb-Roasted Turkey, you can enjoy familiar flavors without sacrificing your nutrition goals. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Pear & Goat Cheese Upside-Down…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination reduces the incidence of cervical cancer by 80% in people vaccinated at or before the age of 16, according to two Cochrane reviews.12 The comprehensive systematic reviews also found vaccination was not associated with an increased risk of long term side effects or infertility.Researchers said they wanted to share high quality data to counter misinformation spread on social media, which has had a massive impact on vaccination rates.HPV vaccine uptake among female students has consistently decreased from levels before the covid-19 pandemic levels. Coverage has dropped from 90% in 2014-15 to 72% in the 2023-24 academic…