Causes of Diabetes
Q: Do you get diabetes from eating too much sugar?
A: Anastassios Pittas, MD, co-director of Tufts Medicine’s Diabetes and Lipid Center, answers: “The...
Any Vigorous Activity May Benefit Women’s Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in both women and men globally. In new research, scientists found that brief bouts of...
Personalized Nutrition: Are We There Yet?
Trying to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or cholesterol levels, or figure out why certain foods make you feel unwell? Your genes may...
Orange Poppy Seed Spinach Salad
1. With a sharp knife, peel the oranges, discarding all skin, including the white pith. Slice into wheels about 1/8-inch thick and set aside.
2....
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- Mind Your Heart
- NewsBites: Activity and weight loss; stroke risk
- 2025 Food Trends
- Special Report: Your Fabulous Freezer
- Brain-Boosting Supplements?
- Featured Recipe: Shrimp Pasta à la Freezer
- Ask Tufts Experts: Eggs
- Myth of the Month: Protein bars
Regular Endurance Activity May Improve Health, Even Without Weight Loss
Physical activity may not always lead to weight loss, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t improving your health.
Physical activity may cause changes to the...
A Healthy Dietary Pattern May Lower Your Cancer Risk
The authors of an umbrella review (one that combines the results of a large number of prospective studies) found that adhering to the dietary...
Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors Should be Addressed
Stroke is a leading preventable cause of disability and death. While one might make a full or near-total recovery from a mild stroke, a...
2025 Food Trends
The predictions are in! Food retailers and marketers have weighed in on which foods and flavors will be in the spotlight in 2025. But...
Mind Your Heart
This Valentine’s Day, savor a bite of good chocolate, linger over a meal with a loved one, close your eyes and breathe in the...