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TUFTS ‘HEALTH & NUTRITION LETTER’ (April 24, 2025):
Protein, Protein, Everywhere
NewsBites: Fit at any size; food shapes the microbiome.
The Humble Hamburger
Special Report: Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Four Fun Food Facts!
Featured Recipe: Bulgur-Black Bean Veggie Burger
Ask Tufts Experts: “Take Charge!” Boxes
Myth of the Month: Raw Potatoes
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter – April 2025
TUFTS HEALTH & NUTRITION LETTER (March 24, 2025): The April 2025 issue feature…
Don’t be Fooled by Weight Loss Fads
NewsBites: Mindfulness for anxiety; stress and heart health
Important Fiber Facts
Special Report: Diet and Cancer
Green Juice
Featured Recipe: Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
Ask Tufts Experts: Getting enough protein on a vegan diet
Myth: Strength training makes you bulky.
The New York Times – Saturday, February 8, 2025
U.S.A.I.D. Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say
Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.
Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing
The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.
Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution
Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump proposes.
Trump’s New Line of Attack Against the Media Gains Momentum
First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.
The New York Times – Tuesday, January 28, 2025
In Exacting Retribution, Trump Aims at the Future as Well as the Past
The president made good on promises to seek revenge against enemies during his first week back in power, signaling in the process that anyone who crosses him in the future could also suffer.
Behind the Colombia Blowup: Mapping Trump’s Rapid-Escalation Tactics
There were no Situation Room meetings and no quiet calls to de-escalate a dispute with an ally. Just threats, counterthreats, surrender and an indication of the president’s approach to Greenland and Panama.
At Auschwitz, a Solemn Ceremony at a Time of Rising Nationalism
World leaders and a dwindling group of survivors joined in a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp by the Red Army.
As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges
President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.
Reports: Tufts Health & Nutrition – February 2025
TUFTS HEALTH & NUTRITION LETTER (January 27, 2025):
Mind Your Heart
Practicing mindfulness may have heart-healthy benefits.
This Valentine’s Day, savor a bite of good chocolate, linger over a meal with a loved one, close your eyes and breathe in the scent of those flowers, or focus on the beauty of your surroundings as you take a peaceful nature walk. These activities are examples of ways you can practice mindfulness.
2025 Food Trends
Some emerging food trends have potential health benefits—with some caveats.
Brain-Boosting Supplements?
Most of the promises made about these products lack proof.
About 25 percent of adults over 50 take a supplement that promises to improve cognition or cognitive health. As long as these products don’t say they improve or treat diseases like Alzheimer’s or other dementias, they are allowed to make any claims they want—without having to prove they work. So, which marketing claims should you believe?
The New York Times – Monday, January 20, 2025
Defiance Is Out, Deference Is In: Trump Returns to a Different Washington
As Donald J. Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, much of the world seems to be bowing down to him and demoralized opponents are rethinking the future.
Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold
After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.
As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt
After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.
Biden’s Presidential Legacy: An Era of Change, Forever Marked by Trump
After four years in office, President Biden has a long list of accomplishments he takes pride in. But he struggled with inflation, illegal immigration and his own advancing age.
The New York Times – Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Washington Kicks Off a Pomp-Filled Farewell to Carter, a Man of Humility
Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will lie in state at the Capitol as part of three days of elaborate ceremonies.
Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term
The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. President-elect Trump and his conservative allies said they were pleased.
Carter Never Took to Washington. The Feeling Was Mutual.
Jimmy Carter was a genuine Washington outsider when he won the White House in 1976. And he remained proudly so, for better or worse.
What if ICE Agents Show Up? Schools Prepare Teachers and Parents.
Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.
The New York Times – Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Four Years After Capitol Riot, Congress Certifies Trump’s Victory Peacefully
Vice President Kamala D. Harris presided over the certification of her own loss without disputing it, and Democrats made no move to challenge the results.
Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister: ‘It’s Time for a Reset’
Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.
Massacre Upon Massacre: Haiti’s Bleak Spiral Into a Failed State
In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.
N.Y. Judge’s Ruling Shows How Legal Issues Will Follow Trump Into Office
Donald Trump may not face a penalty for his conviction in the hush-money case, but he could still be the first felon to be president — and civil proceedings against him continue.
The New York Times —- Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Holding the ‘Title of Citizen,’ Carter Carved a New Mold for Ex-Presidents
Jimmy Carter redefined what a president can do after departing the White House, leaving a lasting imprint through his work overseas, particularly in the realm of public health.
In the Presidents’ Club, Carter Was the Odd Man Out
Jimmy Carter’s relationship with his successors in the Oval Office, both Republicans and fellow Democrats, was generally tense because of his outspokenness. That never mattered to him.
From Bird Strike to Crash: The Mystery of the Korean Plane’s Four Fateful Minutes
The time between when the pilot reported a bird strike and when it crashed could be key to unraveling one of the world’s worst aviation disasters in years.
Social Media Companies Face Global Tug-of-War Over Free Speech
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks for the F.C.C. and F.T.C. have vowed to remove censorship online. That conflicts with European regulators who are pushing for stricter moderation.
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