Scanning electron microscopy image of a breast cancer cell. Credit: Bruce Wetzel & Harry Schaefer, courtesy of the National Cancer Institute. Nearly 13 percent of women born in the U.S. today will develop breast cancer at some point during their lives. Treatment for early-stage disease often includes breast-conserving surgery, where the tumor and some surrounding healthy … Read more
Last updated: December 2025 If you’re starting a GLP-1 journey, the first week often comes with lower appetite, quicker fullness, and shifting energy. Many people find that small, protein-forward meals, gentle hydration between meals, and simple routines help them feel more comfortable and supported during this adjustment phase. Starting something new can feel uncertain, especially … Read more
Okay, get ready to make these Homemade Egg Rolls all the time. I promise they’re so much easier than expected! I bake mine, so they stay on the lighter side, and they turn out crisp without much fuss. They’re also surprisingly inexpensive! Two rolls for about 70 cents feels like a tiny kitchen victory, and … Read more
Green Chef ship all of its sauces, stocks, and herb blends premixed, with some of its veggies precut to reduce prep time. The service also offers “Quick & Easy Lunches” with precooked proteins, and it sells add-ons to meals, like meat and seafood sampler packs, ready-to-blend smoothie kits, frozen desserts, canned coffees, protein shakes, additional … Read more
By now, we’ve all heard about the risks of PFAS, neurotoxic compounds that have aptly been nicknamed “forever chemicals” due to their pervasiveness in the environment. But scientists are now also encouraging us to be mindful of “everywhere chemicals,” AKA phthalates. What Are ‘Everywhere Chemicals’? These chemicals are typically used to make plastics soft and … Read more
Osteoarthritis—a painful condition that results from the deterioration of the cartilage in our joints—affects millions of people worldwide. This persistent problem has been challenging to address, as joint repair techniques, such as cartilage grafts, have extensive limitations, and current tissue regeneration treatments have limited use in human patients. To combat this issue, NIBIB-funded researchers are developing an implantable, … Read more
This easy slow cooker lasagna layers tender noodles with rich meat sauce and three cheeses, all with just 25 minutes of hands on prep. You get classic, cozy lasagna flavor that melds into every bite from slow cooking all day! The Magic Behind The Melt Hands-off ease: Classic lasagna flavor with almost no active cooking. … Read more
Sourdough starter, a fermented mix of flour and water, is a staple for bakers. It’s also a rich experimental testing ground for microbiologists. The bread’s chewy texture and tangy taste arise from the mix of microbes that leaven the dough, and past studies have identified more than 60 genera of bacteria and 80 species of … Read more
One of my favorite menus to plan (and parties to attend!) consists of all appetizers and snacks. We plan a menu just like this every year for New Year’s Eve. It’s one of my favorite nights of the year all because of the food! Dips and finger foods and all the best snacky recipes. Below … Read more
Pre-workout is supposed to make your workout better. So why does it sometimes do the opposite—making you shaky, nauseous, wide awake at midnight, or wondering if your heart is beating too fast? Most advice on pre-workout side effects is useless. It either tells you pre-workout is “dangerous” (it usually isn’t), or it dismisses your experience … Read more