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The ‘Black Forager’ Nibbles the CampusAlexis Nikole Nelson, an expert on foraging, shares advice for safely eating foods found in the wild
What Vitamins Should I Take During Menopause for Bone Health?A bone expert at Tufts breaks down which nutrients the body needs most during this phase of life, and what benefits they provide
Maxing Out Your Fiber Intake Can Have Broad Health BenefitsWith the fibermaxxing trend making headlines, a Tufts expert shares tips on why fiber is important in our diets and how to reach your fiber intake goals
Where Does Tufts’ Water Come From?Tufts students and a water sanitation expert talk about the quality of the university’s water and what makes it possible
- These Stories Are Eerie, Uncanny—and Just Right for Anxious TimesPeriods of rapid change and uncertainty inspire unsettling literature and art, Tufts professors say

- The Scariest Halloween Candies for Your TeethTart and tangy treats are having a moment. But when it comes to oral health, they hit a sour note

- ‘I Just Want to Push Myself to Be Better’A member of the men’s step team on the benefits of exploring activities outside of one’s comfort zone

- Why Does Matter Even Exist? Tufts Physicists Help Uncover CluesAnalysis of international physics experiments finds neutrinos may have tipped the matter/antimatter balance at the beginning of the universe

- Addressing Population Disparities Near the Worst Superfund SitesTufts researchers develop a scoring system to prioritize cleanup at polluted sites for most-affected communities

- For Real Talk About Public Education, Check Out This Fictional SchoolAmid the many TV shows that get public schools wrong, Abbott Elementary’s nuanced stories and characters are a “palate cleanser,” say Tufts education experts

- Uncovering the Biology of Growing OldLarge study in pet dogs uncovers potential new biomarkers of aging that may one day help them—and humans—live longer, healthier lives

- When an Old Flag Isn’t So GrandMany states are redesigning their flags. Will it change how people feel about their home states?

- Can AI Be Conscious?Experts debate the possibility at a symposium in honor of Daniel Dennett, and most agree it’s not a good thing

- Tufts Veterinarian Helps Produce First Purebred Herdwick Sheep Born in U.S.Years of planning, precision timing, and the persistence of a local farmer culminated in the birth of 11 lambs this summer

- The Wizard Behind WickedHow Gregory Maguire, AG90, created the story that inspired the blockbuster musical and movies

- What Happens When Neighborhood Pharmacies CloseSchool of Medicine experts explain pharmacy deserts and how consumers are impacted by thousands of shuttered drugstore locations

- Tufts Watchlist and Playlist Recommendations Fall 2025Check out three dozen TV shows, podcasts, films, and musical albums recommended by Tufts University faculty and staff

- Tufts Dean Named to National Academy of MedicineChristina Economos’ focus on team-based nutrition research demonstrates the direct and critical relationship between food and health

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