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
Retailers report modest gains for April Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery. Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions. 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
Is it safe to eat eggs? Study finds Salmonella contamination throughout the production chain Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can make people sick, usually causing food poisoning. It’s commonly found in raw meat, especially poultry, eggs, and sometimes even in fruits and vegetables that ... 01/7/2025 - 9:18 am | View Link
Incentives to control Salmonella in poultry are a step in the right direction Kudos to FSIS and ARS for their work and proposing that poultry products “. . . contaminated with certain Salmonella levels and serotypes are adulterated. 01/2/2025 - 3:00 pm | View Link
Study shows drop in Salmonella cases after Canadian chicken policy change A recent study published in Epidemiology and Infection has revealed that a 2019 Canadian policy targeting Salmonella contamination in frozen breaded ... 12/29/2024 - 3:00 pm | View Link
As a tech reviewer, I've had hands-on time with heaps of smartphones over the years—it's hard for features to always feel new. Yet Realme's 14 Pro and 14 Pro Plus have a genuinely unique new feature: they can change color in the cold.
Apple Mail is a useful app for managing emails on your iPhone, but its default settings aren't optimized for the best experience. Thankfully, you only have to make a few adjustments to reduce battery, save data usage, and unlock handy features you'll never want to go without again.
A dangerous smishing campaign is targeting Apple iMessage users, using social engineering to disable the messaging service's built-in phishing protection. The attack could expose millions of users, but you can stay safe by changing one security feature.
For years, I was a loyal Google Keep user. But recently, after making the switch to a Galaxy phone, I decided to give Samsung Notes a try. To my surprise, it offered a more powerful experience with features I didn’t even know I was missing.
In the productivity space, the AI race is in full swing, with competitors Google and Microsoft rapidly adapting their offerings. The latest move comes from Microsoft, which is bundling its AI features tailored to Office apps into Microsoft 365 subscriptions. While it could mean a pricier plan, existing customers will have the ability to opt out of the upgrade.