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If you find yourself confused these days as to what you should be prioritizing in your diet, you’re not alone. Earlier this year, the USDA revised its message for the 2025-2030 dietary guidelines, leaving many experts confused, if not distressed, about the science supporting these new recommendations. While the new…

Let’s face it: Going gray is an indelible sign of aging. While that’s not inherently a bad thing, for many, signs of gray or even a full head of gray hair are the ultimate downer, and need to be rectified and covered up as soon and as often as possible….

One week into the new year, and some of us are still celebrating (and some of us, not so much). For those still engaged in celebrations, or even for those who have returned to their usual state of affairs, what is your relationship with alcohol these days? In recent years,…

Whether you or a loved one is confronting the stress and strain of serious illness or dealing with the ongoing symptoms or side effects from chronic illness, there’s always room for a bit more comfort and care to accompany your treatment. The medical system is somewhat notorious for ignoring or…

While there is still some uncertainty and confusion about national policy regarding vaccines in general and this year’s COVID vaccine booster in particular, there is also some clarity, along with new research, about vaccines generally and vaccines targeting specific viral infections in particular. All told, the scientific information now available…

For the last 40 years, October has been considered Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to highlight for women the importance of early screening and routine mammograms to enable early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2025 alone, 316,000 US women will be…