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Warfarin – Definition - Warfarin is a drug that helps prevent blood clots from forming or enlarging in the blood that is prescribed to...

Vegan – Definition – Someone who eats no flesh foods (meat, poultry or fish), eggs and dairy products/ingredients. May omit honey, too. Relevance –...

T cells – Definition - T cells, or lymphocytes, are white blood cells that comprise part of the immune system and help fight off...

Paired Testing – Definition – Testing blood sugar (glucose) before and after an activity or event, such as eating or exercise. Relevance – This...

  Obesogens – Definition – Chemicals that interfere with how the body’s hormones function (also called endocrine-disrupting chemicals) and that may be involved in weight...

  Macula – Definition – A small area in the center of the retina needed for sharp, central vision. The macula is damaged in age-related...

Gait – Definition – The process of walking. Relevance – As a person ages, gait (walking) speed can be used as an indicator of...

DASH diet – Definition – Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet. It is an eating pattern that emphasizes foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans,...

C-reactive protein  - Definition - Made in the liver, C-reactive protein (CRP) is a biomarker that indicates inflammation throughout the body when blood levels...

Vitamin K was named for its role in coagulation (koagulation in German), but it turns out this important vitamin has significant roles beyond blood clotting. Work by Tufts researchers and others shows that vitamin K may be an important factor in bone health, cardiovascular health, and type 2 diabetes.