Jan 15, 2026 · Health & Medicine New dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid The new guidelines emphasizes eating protein and full-fat dairy while reducing sugar, carbs and ultraprocessed foods.

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Science & Society See the alarming extent of NIH and NSF funding cuts in 2025 In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in ...

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