Nutritional researchers have long assumed that fresh always beats frozen when it comes to the quality of our food. For blueberries, at least, the evidence says otherwise. Multiple lines of research – including work by Lohachoompol, Srzednicki, and Craske published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology and a separate study out of South Dakota State University...
Every morning, millions of people squeeze half a lemon into a glass of warm water before doing anything else. It’s one of those wellness habits that has outlasted countless fads – showing up in health magazines, social media feeds, and the kitchens of people who take their routines seriously. The question most of them quietly...
Food safety researchers have identified a specific group of foods that can cause serious illness, hospitalization, and in some cases death when eaten past their expiration or use-by dates. While the U.S. food labeling system is widely misunderstood, except for infant formula, product dating is not required by federal regulations. That matters because most labels...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) released its 2025 cruise ship health inspection results, and the numbers tell a clear story about who is doing the hard work of keeping passengers safe at sea. Out of 191 ships inspected throughout the year, just 24 earned a flawless score of 100 on the...
A research team led by Dr. Nicholas Koemel, a research fellow and registered dietitian at the University of Sydney, published a large-scale cardiovascular study on March 23, 2026, in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The paper examined how three specific lifestyle behaviors, taken together, affect the risk of major cardiovascular events – meaning heart attacks, strokes,...
The Trump administration is considering a significant expansion of the information required from international travelers entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. According to a notice released this week by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), visitors from dozens of countries that currently enjoy visa-free entry could soon be asked to provide extensive...
Sure, most people think of puppies, kittens, or hamsters when they imagine a pet. But there’s a lesser-known animal that might steal your heart: the Valais Blacknose sheep. With soft, curly white wool and striking black faces, they look like animated stuffed animals that make you want to say “aww.” Originally from Switzerland’s Valais region,...
A massive earthquake hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29. It was one of the biggest in recent years, with a magnitude of 8.8. The earthquake happened under the ocean, which can lead to dangerous waves called tsunamis. Because of this, tsunami warnings were sent out to parts of the United States, including Hawaii,...
Using bitcoin to secure a comfortable retirement is no longer an extreme idea. As traditional currencies continue to erode under inflation and old-school pensions become less reliable, more individuals are asking the same question. How much bitcoin should I own right now to stop working by 2050? It is a fair question, especially as bitcoin...
Pope Leo XIV, who was once Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been very clear about where he stands on immigration. He believes everyone should be treated with kindness and care—no matter where they come from. This has led to strong disagreements with U.S. leaders like Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump. JD Vance’s...
On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new pope, making him the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. He took the name Pope Leo XIV, honoring the legacy of Pope Leo XIII. As reported by The Guardian, the moment was made official when white smoke rose...
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after leading the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. His death has started a period of mourning with special ceremonies that go back hundreds of years. It also begins the process of choosing a new pope. A group of cardinals, called a conclave, will likely meet about...
