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Studies have linked ultraprocessed foods to poor health outcomes, but such foods make up about half the calories of a typical American diet. Kobus Louw/E+ via Getty Images

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Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows

Staff Writer - January 12, 2026

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans shape nutrition policy in the U.S. and abroad. Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods

Blood vessel damage from fatty and high-sugar diets leads to inflammation, which can be detected by measuring C-reactive protein. Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

Colorado was the first state to pass a law requiring warning labels on gas stoves. mapodile/GettyImages

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What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels

Guaranteed income programs have grown in popularity in the U.S. as costs of living continue to rise. Glowimages/GettyImages Plus

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A Colorado guaranteed income program could help families, but the costs are high

Three Philly restaurants were awarded a Michelin star, and the chefs given a custom-designed chef’s jacket. Lando Hass/picture alliance via Getty Images

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A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin’s debut...

Staff Writer - December 7, 2025

Three Philly restaurants were awarded a Michelin star, and the chefs given a custom-designed chef’s jacket. Lando Hass/picture alliance via Getty Images

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A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin’s debut...

Staff Writer - December 5, 2025

Food assistance does more good when it doesn’t make people feel bad for needing help. SolStock/E+ via Getty Images

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How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Staff Writer - November 30, 2025

A person sits in a field of crops after a raid by U.S. immigration agents. Blake Fagan/AFP via Getty Images

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As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste

Staff Writer - November 28, 2025

Pennsylvania is home to a diverse range of wild mushrooms, both edible and poisonous. Vaivirga/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science

Staff Writer - November 24, 2025

Pecan pie is a popular holiday treat in the United States. Julie Deshaies/iStock via Getty Images

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How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple –...

Staff Writer - November 19, 2025

Undercooked turkey is a leading cause of foodborne illness on Thanksgiving. AlexRaths/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

Staff Writer - November 15, 2025

Being able to buy nutritious groceries is essential for your family’s health. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids...

Staff Writer - November 14, 2025

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Eaton fire survivors gather in Altadena, Calif., to talk about recovery six months after the LA fires. Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images

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LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety –...

Staff Writer - December 31, 2025

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U.S. researchers are seeking the light at the end of a rough year for science. Westend61/Getty Images

‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers...

December 31, 2025

Modern winter jackets use a few time-honored physics principles to keep you warm. Magda Indigo/Moment via Getty Images

New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter...

December 27, 2025

Hormone changes that begin years before menopause can cause gradual muscle loss and increased insulin resistance. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you...

December 26, 2025

Old rat nests can contain fabrics, papers, animal bones, plant remains and other materials that have been undisturbed for hundreds of years. Andyworks/E+ Collection via Getty Images

I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists

December 25, 2025