Moms' understanding of food and nutrition can greatly influence their children's dental health. This is especially important in countries with limited resources. A recent study looked into how well mothers in Türkiye know about food and how this affects their children's teeth. The study found that
Gaza has avoided famine, but the situation is still dire. The recent ceasefire and improved aid access have helped, but the progress is shaky. Millions still face severe food shortages, and many families can't afford basic food items. The destruction of infrastructure and livelihoods makes it hard f
A man, once a student at Brown University, ended his life in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old from Portugal, is suspected of killing two people and injuring nine others at Brown. He also allegedly shot and killed an MIT professor, Nuno FG Loureiro, days later. Au
In a surprising move, the new food critic for a major Washington publication has shaken up the scene. Instead of heading to a fancy restaurant, he took a team to a church cafeteria. This choice shows his plan to change how food criticism works in the city. The new critic, Elazar Sontag, started his
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given the green light for tech giants to tap directly into power plants to fuel their massive data centers. This move, aimed at boosting the U. S. 's lead in artificial intelligence and manufacturing, comes as the mid-Atlantic region braces for pot
Paul VI High School just pulled off something amazing. They gathered over 25, 000 pounds of food and hygiene items. That's a lot of help for families in need across Northern Virginia. This wasn't just a one-time thing. It's part of the school's bigger goal to teach students about giving back. The s
In a shocking display of greed, two men from Massachusetts were recently taken into custody for exploiting a program designed to help those in need. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is meant to provide food assistance to low-income individuals and families. However, Antonio Bo
The world is going green, and so is our food. People want plant-based cheeses that taste and feel like the real thing. But making these cheeses is tricky. The usual bacteria used in dairy just don't work as well with plants. So, scientists set out to find better bacteria for plant-based cheeses. Th
In the world of food safety, a new hero has emerged. It's not a superhero in a cape, but a tiny virus called vB_Sa_2868B2. This virus, or phage, and its partner, a protein named LytN, are taking on a big challenge: multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, including the notorious MRSA. First, let'
Eucalyptol, a compound found in plants, shows promise in fighting E. coli O157:H7, a harmful bacteria. This bacteria can make people sick and is a big problem in food safety. Scientists wanted to see if eucalyptol could be a safer alternative to traditional antibacterial agents. First, they tested
