Growing Asian Culinary Herbs Beyond the Tropics: Four Plants to Try
Many Asian culinary herbs originate in warm or subtropical regions, yet with a bit of thoughtful care, they can still find a place in gardens …
Plant-based diets may help lower the risk of chronic constipation
Mediterranean and plant-based diets linked to lower risk of chronic constipation A study published online in Gastroenterology on July 2, 2025, suggests that long-term dietary …
Shining new light on vitamin D and cancer
Higher vitamin D intake linked to 50% lower risk of young-onset colorectal cancer Consuming higher amounts of vitamin D — primarily through dietary sources — …
When pollinator populations are in peril
Declining pollination linked to major global health and economic losses As wild pollinator populations slowly decline, researchers warn that the effects extend far beyond ecosystems …
Low-carb diet can help manage progression of Type 2 diabetes
Plant-based low-carbohydrate diet linked to 24% lower mortality in people with Type 2 diabetes A new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School …
Faster, fitter?
When you go for a walk, speed isn’t the main factor — focus on this instead Not really, says a Spaulding Rehabilitation expert. When it …
Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds
Mediterranean diet may help offset genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease New research suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s …
Smart patch reduces cravings for alcohol and drugs
Wearable biofeedback device may help reduce relapse risk in addiction recovery A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Harvard suggests that a …
How a toxin from the gut microbiome may help spark colorectal cancer
Researchers uncover how bacterial toxin may trigger colorectal cancer For years, scientists suspected that a bacterial toxin produced by microbes in the human gut played …
Federal drug price reforms are working, study says
Medicare drug pricing reforms linked to improved medication adherence More than one in four American adults struggle to afford their prescription medications, often forcing difficult …