11+ hour, 52+ min ago  (176+ words) Historical costumer and interpreter Henry Cooke, dressed as a soldier in George Washington's Continental Army from the 1777 Battle of Saratoga, in clothing he made. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, Tufts experts look back'and look forward Our…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (281+ words) Lyme disease can be easiest to treat in its earliest stages, but current tests often miss infections during that critical window and cannot tell whether bacteria are still present or were cleared years ago. New research led by Tufts University…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (400+ words) Tufts Now - Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging Growing Evidence That Sugar Substitutes Disrupt Gut Health and Metabolism Study examines the emerging science suggesting a link between calorie-free sweeteners and blood sugar control Since the first introduction…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (642+ words) Keeping pets safe while still having fun Never leave pets unattended in cars. Bottom line: it can be fatal. Temperatures rise quickly in cars and the heat can do significant damage to a dog's internal organs. Take pets inside or…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (674+ words) A water-quality expert explains how heat, nutrients, and climate change are fueling harmful blooms'and threatening freshwater supplies When bright green water appeared in the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, it drew national attention and sparked political finger-pointing. The culprit:…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (360+ words) A student athlete on a different way of showing up for your team" My freshman fall, I was a walk-on to the soccer team. But before I could play, I tore my ACL. Suddenly, I needed to prove that I…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (583+ words) Here's how your lifestyle habits can make your body feel hungrier, or more full Hunger isn't random; your hormones decide when it switches on and off. Every day, your stomach, intestines, fat tissue, and brain talk to each other through…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (833+ words) 250 years ago, Congress ran the country, but now it's a very different story It's been 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but we often forget how much has changed since then in the way the United States…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (680+ words) An expert from the School of Dental Medicine explains what a gum graft is and why you might need one If you've noticed a change in your gumline or if your teeth have become more sensitive, your gums could be…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (407+ words) Spore engineering is still an emerging technology," said Nik Nair. Most products are in the development stage and are not ready for widespread commercial application. We are hopeful that expanding the target list for fusion can speed up this process....