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Girl Dinner and Boy Kibble: Meal Prep Trends that May Create More Problems Than They Solve

April 12, 2026

If you spend time on TikTok, Instagram or any other social media platform, you may have come across videos depicting "Girl Dinner" and "Boy Kibble." Both are convenience-driven approaches to meal preparation.

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Here’s What We Know: How Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Are Reshaping Cancer Care

April 10, 2026

Learn how immunotherapy clinical trials are taking an advanced treatment option and applying it in a growing number of cancer types and stages.

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Infographic: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

April 8, 2026

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people experience the world and communicate with others.

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Eat Smart, Get Screened: Reducing Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

March 27, 2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the healthcare community works to raise awareness of this disease and promote early screening and prevention.

Here’s What We Know: A Guide to Clinical Trial Costs

March 26, 2026

Free, covered or out-of-pocket? Before you decide to participate in a clinical trial, learn about the costs and what insurance may or may not cover.

Hope Through Research, Strength Through Community: Jennifer’s Breast Cancer Journey

March 23, 2026

After working at AV�о�� for more than 20 years, Jennifer Moon never imagined she would become a patient herself.

Here's What We Know: New Dietary Guidelines Embody Both Change and Continuity

March 12, 2026

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) share many common features with past versions, but they also stake out new territory. In other words, they embody both change and continuity. Let’s take a look at how the DGA have evolved over time.

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Time to Prep for Colonoscopy? Here’s What You Should Know

March 11, 2026

Learn when and how to prep for a colonoscopy. This unique screening can detect cancer early and even help you prevent colorectal cancer from developing.

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Advancing Health Equity Through Community-Centered Research

February 24, 2026

In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Ro-Jay Reid from the Division of General Internal Medicine at AV�о�� shared how his work is transforming our understanding of healthy aging, especially for communities historically impacted by health disparities. His commitment began with early experiences that showed how deeply social conditions shape longterm health.

Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of 30-Day Hospital Return After Heart Attack

February 10, 2026

People who felt lonely before having a heart attack were significantly more likely to end up back in the hospital within a month of discharge, according to findings by the researchers in the Division of General Internal Medicine at AV�о��.