The New York Times – The Archer Daniels Midland wet mill on the outskirts of Decatur, Ill., rises like an industrial behemoth from the frozen, harvested cornfields of Central Illinois. Steam billowed…
Why hasn’t the bird flu pandemic started?
SCIENCE.ORG – If the world finds itself amid a flu pandemic in a few months, it won’t be a big surprise. Birds have been spreading a new clade of the H5N1 avian…
How old is too old to be shoveling snow this winter?
USA TODAY – One of the most laborious chores related to the winter weather is snow shoveling. Though the task may just be another household chore to some, snow shoveling can be…
Reasons for Memory Loss – Headline Health
Lack of Sleep First, it’s harder to recall things when you haven’t slept. Second, sleep strengthens the bonds between brain cells that help you remember for the long term. Third, it’s harder…
On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children
THE NEW YORK TIMES – The promotional photo showed a mother affectionately hugging and kissing her daughter. The girl, around 8 years old, smiled into the camera. With a few swipes on…
Target must face shareholder lawsuit over Pride backlash, US judge rules
Reuters, FORT MYERS, Fla. — Target has failed to persuade a judge in Florida to dismiss a lawsuit that accused the retailer of deceiving shareholders after its sales of LGBTQ-themed merchandise for…
USDA expands testing of milk supply to track the spread of bird flu
CNN — The US Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk from dairy silos around the nation in an effort to better track the H5N1 bird flu that has been spreading…
Pennsylvania grandmother is found dead days after fall into sinkhole, police say
CNN – The body of a Pennsylvania woman believed to have fallen into a fresh sinkhole this week while searching for her cat has been found in a long-abandoned mine that the…
McDonald’s president announces return of Snack Wrap in 2025
ABC NEWS – As the Golden Arches works to regain customers, the fast-food chain’s president reinforced their commitment to food safety and announced new plans to restore consumer trust. In an exclusive…
Want to Live Longer? You Better Start Moving—All Day Long.
OUTSIDE – To predict your longevity, you have two main options. You can rely on the routine tests and measurements your doctor likes to order for you, such as blood pressure, cholesterol…