Every tortilla sold in California will need to have one extra ingredient in the New Year. Here’s why
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Meal Fat Content Influences Muscle Building After Exercise
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Southwest Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Growing up in Texas, I have a special place in my heart for Tex-Mex recipes. Simple dishes like these Tex-Mex lettuce wraps and southwest shepherd’s pie make a regular appearance…
Why Arthritis Gets Worse in the Winter Months
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain worldwide, and for millions of people, the suffering intensifies when temperatures drop. Cold air doesn’t cause arthritis, but it…
The Trump Administration’s Most Paralyzing Blow to Science
For all of the political chaos that American science endured in 2025, aspects of this country’s research enterprise made it through somewhat … okay. The Trump administration terminated billions of…
Study Finds Surprising Differences in Knee Injuries Between Men and Women
The knees do more than bend — for athletes, healthy knees keep them in the game. Every sprint toward the goal, every jump for the rebound, every sudden pivot to…
Butyrate — The Gut-Brain Axis Connector That Influences Mood and Cognition
Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced in your colon through the bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber, is a metabolite byproduct that nourishes your colonocytes (i.e., the cells lining your…
The top tips for improving your health and fitness in 2026
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10 Nudge Words to Adopt in 2026
New Year’s resolutions are often punishing. You force yourself to drop 20 pounds, go to the gym more often, get a better paying job—all-or-nothing goals that set you up for…
Weekly Health Quiz: Creating Joy, the Benefits of Butyrate, and the Downsides of Heartburn Drugs
1 What is a major reason suppressing stomach acid long term can harm your overall health? It interferes with mineral absorption and weakens immunity Long-term acid suppression is linked to…