UN Says Eating Insects Will Solve World Hunger, Global Warming, Pollution, and Create Jobs The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world. More
Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads Whole Foods Market Inc. said Thursday that labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
Malvertising comes in all shapes and forms, but some are more nefarious than others. DeceptionAds is a new strain of malvertising where scammers use legitimate ad platforms and ensure that their malicious website dodge moderation as much as possible, allowing their bad ads to get a million impressions daily.
While most streaming devices and televisions have accessibility features to assist those with hearing or vision loss, it can be an isolating experience when these individualized settings require you to watch movies alone. To foster more inclusion, Amazon has added a dual output feature to its newest Fire TV models, so people with and without hearing aids can engage simultaneously.
When stepping away from our laptops, a lot of us simply put the lid down and walk away. While that's convenient in the sense that your laptop is ready to go whenever you are next, this behavior could be harming your laptop without you even realizing it.
The default weather app on Android is… fine. It’s quick, simple, and tells you the basics. For many people, that’s all they need. But "fine" wasn’t cutting it for me. That’s why I switched to AccuWeather.