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A Note from the New Editor-in-Chief

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Big Health and Nutrition Stories of 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, let’s review and update some of the biggest health and nutrition stories of the year. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little […]

The Facts About Weight Loss Drugs

The biggest health and nutrition story of 2023 was arguably the exploding popularity of prescription medications to treat obesity, a chronic disease that affects more than four in 10 U.S. adults. We spoke to Richard D. Siegel, MD, co-director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center and a doctor at the Weight and Wellness Center at […]

Ultra-pasteurized Milk

Q: The milk I buy says it is ultra-pasteurized. Does that make it an ultraprocessed food? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as $18. And access all […]

Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Adverse Liver Outcomes

Approximately 65 percent of adults in the U.S. consume sugar-sweetened beverages every day. In addition to having negative effects on your heart, blood sugar (glucose) level, and brain, this habit could also be bad for your liver. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to […]

Eggs or Egg Whites?

Q: Sometimes I like to cook up a veggie omelet for breakfast or lunch. Should I be using whole eggs, egg whites, those cartons of liquid eggs…or avoiding eggs altogether? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next […]

Healthy Homemade Food Gifts

This gift-giving season, how about going beyond traditional holiday treats (like cookies and cakes) and giving a homemade food gift that is both heartfelt and heart-healthy? There are many that are easy, thoughtful, and attractive. Spice mixes, flavored oils and vinegars, pickled vegetables, dehydrated fruit slices, granola, colorful bean soup mix, and citrus and herb […]

Pasta Fagioli Soup

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Activity—of All Kinds—Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

A review article considered 270 randomized controlled trials and concluded that many kinds of physical activity have the potential to lower resting blood pressure. Aerobic activity (movement that gets one’s heart rate up) has long been recommended for blood pressure control and heart health. This analysis shows that, in addition to aerobic activity, different modes […]

Download The Full November 2023 Issue PDF

  • Give Thanks for Foods from the Americas!
  • Newsbites
  • Making Time for Healthy Behaviors
  • Avoiding Insulin Resistance
  • Dietary Supplements for Sports Performance
  • Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Apple