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Chia seeds provide fiber, omega-3s and antioxidants that can help lower cholesterol. Chia seeds are versatile, cost-effective and easy to incorporate into a heart-healthy diet. Eating plant-based foods, exercising and not smoking are also important for better cholesterol. When it comes to lowering cholesterol levels, lifestyle changes are key. High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, occurs when excess cholesterol is present in …

OpenAI is releasing a new AI agent, creatively dubbed ChatGPT Agent — which is not to be confused with the two other AI agents it’s already released (did we mention that OpenAI has a bit of a branding problem?) In an announcement, the Sam-Altman-led company says the tool uses its own “virtual computer” to perform tasks on your behalf, like …

Nearly 60% of Israel’s adult population suffers from overweight or obesity, according to data presented this month to the Knesset Health Committee. It’s worrying, though not surprising, especially after over a year and a half of war and stress, both of which disrupt normal eating patterns. And now, summer is upon us. So, how do we step into the intense …

Ready-to-eat chicken sausages have been recalled nationwide over fears of throat lacerations, health officials announced. Massachusetts-based Kayem Foods Inc has voluntarily recalled 24,000 pounds of its ‘All Natural Al Fresco Chicken Sausage Sweet Apple with Vermont Maple Syrup’ after customers reported finding white pieces of plastic inside of them. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Thursday it is ‘concerned that …

Republicans slashed food aid. Grocers in small towns and rural areas are taking the hit.  Politico Dane Co. nonprofits brace for potential SNAP cuts in Southern Wisconsin  WMTV 15 NEWS Federal spending plan to bring changes to SNAP benefits  NEWS10 ABC SNAP will soon cost states millions of dollars more. What does that mean for food access?  WPR Cuts from Washington could leave some …

A banner showing an image of President Trump hangs on the side of the U.S. Department of Agriculture building in Washington, DC. The department wants states to turn over records about tens of millions of people who have received federally-funded nutrition assistance by July 30. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images When …

Plant-based food is the hottest food trend of the decade, but supermarket sales of meat substitutes tell a different story This is Everyday Science with Clare Wilson, a subscriber-only newsletter from The i Paper. If you’d like to get this direct to your inbox, every single week, you can sign up here. As a science and health reporter, you might think that I’d be …

Fatty fish like salmon and sardines are underrated anti-inflammatory foods that support overall health. Rich in omega-3s like EPA and DHA, fish can help lower inflammation and protect the heart and brain. Whether fresh, canned, or frozen, adding more fatty fish to your meals is simple—and worth the benefits. When you think of anti-inflammatory foods, fatty fish like salmon, sardines …

An illustration of a Neanderthal group preparing food LUIS MONTANYA/MARTA MONTANYA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Neanderthals may have had traditional ways of preparing food that were particular to each group. Discoveries from two caves in what is now northern Israel suggest that the residents there butchered the same kinds of prey in their own distinctive ways. Modern humans, or Homo sapiens, weren’t …

Chef Harold Moore prepares “Harold’s famous chicken” at Cafe Commerce. Photo: Grub Street This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. I’ll show you some tricks, but you might not be happy when you see them,” says Harold Moore as we make our way back to the galley-size …