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There are some (most!) nights when dinner needs to be quick, filling, tasty, and ideally not require all the dishes in the kitchen. This easy chicken pesto pasta is just that kind of meal. As a nutritionist and mom of three, I’m always a fan of recipes that check real-life boxes: quick to make, satisfying, flexible enough for different preferences, and easy to modify with what you already have. This dish comes together in about 25 minutes and uses simple ingredients like fusilli, chicken, pesto, peas, Parmesan and lemon. And here’s the best part: you can definitely use roast chicken…

Hormone health isn’t just about a symptom or a stage of life—it’s about supporting the systems that affect how you feel every day. From fighting stress, promoting energy metabolism, and supporting healthy blood sugar, many aspects of your well-being are interconnected. That’s why Bell Vitale™ Supplement system designed as a two-type approach. Developed by a team of experts and scientists, these complementary daily supplements work together to help combat the symptoms of hormonal imbalance by focusing on stress support, healthy metabolism and supporting healthy blood sugar levels. Rather than asking one supplement to do it all, Belle Vitale gives you…

A new study from Connor Whole Health University Hospitals reports that an insurance-supported comprehensive oncology program led to clinically significant improvements in cancer-related symptoms such as pain, stress, anxiety, depression, nausea and fatigue. The findings highlight a scalable model with the potential to deliver future integrated therapies within routine oncology care. The findings of this study were recently published in JCO Oncology Clinic. The study, titled “Implementation and Patient-Reported Outcomes of an Insurance-Supported Integrative Oncology Symptom Management Program,” evaluated the first 16 months of the Connor Whole Health Integrative Oncology (CWHIO) symptom management clinic. The clinic provided 1,924 comprehensive oncology…

While the changes we experience around menopause and its many symptoms are primarily related to shifting hormone levels, your body also goes through other important changes that can affect your health, physical function, and sense of well-being. One of the most important – and often overlooked – changes occurs in your gut. See how changes in your gut microbiome during perimenopause and menopause can affect your weight, mood, digestion and hormone profile. Basic Takeaways Perimenopause and menopause can reduce gut microbial diversity, which can affect digestion, inflammation, mood and metabolism. Estrobol—the group of gut bacteria involved in estrogen metabolism—plays a…

“style=”;” /> If you’ve ever picked up a bottle of shampoo or conditioner and wondered what all those ingredients that end in “-cone” are, chances are you’ve stumbled upon silicones. Silicones are a family of synthetic ingredients commonly used in hair care to provide glide, softness and shine. They coat the outside of the hair shaft for that sleek, frizz-free finish straight out of the shower. The downside is that they don’t actually address the underlying factors that contribute to dryness, roughness or frizz – they just cover them up. Some silicones also build up in the hair over time,…

Fildena 150 is a widely recognized drug that is mainly used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Its active ingredient, Sildenafil Citrate, belongs to a class of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5 inhibitors). This medicine works by increasing blood flow to the penis, helping men achieve and maintain an erection suitable for sexual activity. What is Fildena 150? Fildena 150 is a strong dose of Sildenafil, which is usually prescribed for men who require a stronger effect compared to the standard doses of 50 mg or 100 mg. It comes in tablet form and is taken…

Azenta, Inc. announced today that it has closed the previously announced sale of B Medical Systems S.á rl (BMS) to Thelema Sa r l. The transaction was initially announced on December 29, 2025 and closed on July 1, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions, including Thelema’s completion of its financing arrangements. Under the terms of the agreement, Azenta sold B Medical Systems for a firm purchase price of $63 million in cash, of which $35 million was financed through a short-term secured seller loan from an Azenta affiliate of Thelema. As part of the transaction, the Whitestone…

Big days at work. Family responsibilities. Bad sleep. Constant stress.It’s no surprise that many men feel exhausted, less motivated and not quite like themselves.But if you have dealt with fatigue, low sex drive, mood changes or difficulty building muscleyou may be wondering:Is it just stress or could it be low testosterone?The truth is, the two can look remarkably similar. Knowing the difference is important because proper treatment depends on understanding what is really causing your symptoms.What does low testosterone look like?Testosterone naturally declines as men age, but some men experience levels that fall below what is considered healthy for their…

What Listening to Mothers’ New Survey Says About Black Women, Birth and the Right to Be Believe There is one sentence in the new Listening to Mothers survey that has stuck with us since we first read it. “I didn’t feel heard or valued. I felt rejected.” A mother wrote that about one of the most important days of her life. And if you’re a black woman who has carried a child or held the hand of a sister, daughter, or friend who did, you already know this phrase. You’ve experienced some version of it, or you’ve been afraid of…

The Basics 1. Is coconut a nut?For regulatory purposes in the United States, the FDA classifies coconut as a nut under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. However, botanically, coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a drupe — a large fleshy fruit with a hard inner seed — rather than a true nut. The allergenic proteins of coconut (11S globulin, 2S albumin) differ from those of tree nuts (walnut, almond, hazelnut), meaning that cross-reactivity between coconut and tree nuts exists, but is not universal. Most people with nut allergies can tolerate coconut. Most people with a coconut allergy can tolerate…