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A comprehensive analysis of the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assesses six decades of policy changes to advise the best course of action that would significantly combat food insecurity. The authors assessed the impact of proposed changes to SNAP in the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill.” The peer-reviewed report covers legislative changes, empirical economic evidence, and current political debates to clarify “what policy reforms are most effective, and which may undermine program goals.”The study is one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how recent and historical policy changes to SNAP affect food security, labor markets, and household…

Vegetables like broccoli can play an important role in helping reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s.Broccoli’s combo of antioxidants, sulforaphane and folate helps protect the brain from cognitive decline.Other habits, like getting regular exercise, quality sleep and social engagement, are also beneficial. If you could lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by making a few small changes to your daily routine, would you want to know how? While age and genetics (which are risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s) are beyond your control, experts continue to highlight the powerful role lifestyle choices, especially your diet, can play in protecting your brain. “Alzheimer’s…

Scientists analyzing human and mouse pancreatic lymph nodes (PLNs) and spleens have identified a distinct subset of CD4 memory helper T cells associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Reported by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and the HPAP Consortium, the study findings revealed that a specific subset of CD4 T cells was present in pancreatic lymph nodes from organ donors with active disease, and showed signs of extensive transcriptional and chromatin remodeling, when compared with cells from healthy donors. These cells, the researchers reported, exhibited high expression of NFKB1 and BACH2 and associated chromatin remodeling.…

BASE4 Biosciences focuses exclusively on female biological data to address women’s underrepresentation in biomedical research. Women’s health biotech BASE4 Biosciences has emerged with a blood-based multi-omics platform designed to offer an early view of how more than forty-five organs are aging and whether they show molecular signs of deterioration before disease becomes evident. Critically, the company’s platform is built on AI models trained exclusively on female biological data. A spin-out from the Sant Pau Research Institute in Barcelona, BASE4 claims its technology analyzes more than sixteen thousand gene-expression signals from a single standard blood sample and projects them onto individual…

Pie is a Thanksgiving classic, but these highly-rated desserts could bring some variety to your dessert spread this year. From flaky pastries to decadent cakes, these delicious seasonal desserts will have everyone asking for the recipe. Serve our Cranberry-Apple Streusel Bars or our Poached Pear Cake after dinner this year and impress everyone at the table. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Cranberry-Apple Streusel Bars Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower. These fruity streusel bars are a standout dessert for holiday gatherings. The crust…

Sufficient protein is essential for overall health. This crucial macronutrient is used by your body to repair and build muscle, support skin and hair health, and even influence hormone function.But the hype from influencers and food brands for protein can certainly cause some confusion about how to make it part of a healthy balanced diet, registered dietitians say. Not paying attention to the amount, source, and quality of the protein you consume can increase your risk of fatigue, hunger, muscle weakness, mood changes, and more.[1]Here are the top protein mistakes to have on your radar.1. You Eat Too Little ProteinDespite widespread…

Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein, but there are so many other tasty ways to enjoy a high-protein, vegetarian dinner. These meat-free dishes feature other staples like white beans, chickpeas and mushrooms to bring you at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Try our hearty and comforting Chickpea Casserole with Spinach & Feta or our quick and easy High-Protein Caprese Chickpea Salad for a delicious dinner that will surely become a new favorite. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Chickpea Casserole with Spinach & Feta Photographer: Morgan…

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A new theory models aging as the gradual loss of biological goal-directedness – suggesting decline may stem from confusion, not corrosion. Biologists have long described aging as a matter of wear and repair: molecular damage accumulates, maintenance falters and entropy wins the long game. A new paper in Advanced Science, however, takes a more philosophical – though still mathematical – view. Researchers at the University of the Basque Country and the Paris-Saclay Institute argue that aging might best be understood as a loss of goal-directedness: a breakdown in an organism’s ability to coordinate its many self-preserving processes. Their model does…