The Best Bakeries Embrace Sweet and Savory

Much to my dentist’s dismay, I love sweets. A meal simply doesn’t feel complete without something sugary at the end, and many a 3 p.m. slump has been avoided with a well-timed cookie. A few weeks ago, a waiter called my group her favorite table after we ordered the entire dessert menu. But I understand…

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What to Know About the HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention

Nearly 20 years after the first vaccine against human papillomavirus became available, many eligible Americans still are not getting the shot — even though it provides powerful protection against the leading cause of cervical cancer and a strong risk factor for anal cancer. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States,…

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The Best Bakeries Embrace Sweet and Savory

Much to my dentist’s dismay, I love sweets. A meal simply doesn’t feel complete without something sugary at the end, and many a 3 p.m. slump has been avoided with a well-timed cookie. A few weeks ago, a waiter called my group her favorite table after we ordered the entire dessert menu. But I understand…

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Every Little Thing We Cook Is Magic

Cooking is, in almost every way, magic. Every day, we trot into our kitchens with an idea and a few tricks up our sleeve, transforming ingredients and conjuring wholly new creations in the process. Recipes, then, are little spells, road maps to transcendent deliciousness. Only with a recipe can you turn just three ingredients into…

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Eiffel Tower Closed by Strike for 4th Day

Anthony Aranda, a 23-year-old tourist from Peru, had only two days to visit Paris with his cousin, so getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower featured prominently on his to-do list. But on Thursday, he had to cross it off that list without stepping foot on France’s famed Iron Lady. A labor strike, now…

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How a Nutrition Expert Really Eats

Maya Vadiveloo spends most weekdays studying food. As a dietitian and associate professor of nutrition at the University of Rhode Island, she pores over large data sets to help people make healthier decisions at the grocery store. But at night, when she gets home from work, perfect nutrition is not top of mind. “I obviously…

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