COVID-19 activity is still being tracked nationally, and federal health agencies say it can look a lot like a common cold. The main difference is that symptoms alone often are not enough to tell them apart, making testing and timing more important. Continue Reading
Higher borrowing costs do not just squeeze homebuyers and businesses. They can also raise financing, storage, freight, and production costs across the food chain, putting added pressure on everyday grocery staples. Continue Reading
Bananas are better known for potassium, but they also deliver a useful amount of magnesium in an easy, affordable package. While they are not the richest source, they can help close a common nutrient gap when paired with other whole foods. Continue Reading
Vitamins have a health halo, but one of the most familiar supplement ingredients has a well-documented downside. For some people, especially smokers and former smokers, beta-carotene can do more harm than good. Continue Reading
Potatoes remain one of America’s most dependable vegetables, but Idaho growers are confronting a mounting disease problem that researchers say is becoming harder to manage. University of Idaho and USDA-backed research points to fungal and virus-related pressure that could affect crop quality, storage, and planting decisions. Continue Reading
Red Lobster has closed its Bridgeport restaurant, leaving just three locations in Connecticut. The shutdown adds to the seafood chain’s ongoing retrenchment after its 2024 bankruptcy and restructuring. Continue Reading
Federal agencies and auditors have spent the past two years warning that the systems used to run U.S. drinking water utilities face a growing cybersecurity threat. The concern is not about water quality rules on paper, but about whether the digital controls behind pumps, valves, and treatment operations are adequately protected. Continue Reading
The fruit bowl trend flooding short-form video feeds is less a single branded product than a visual format built around Korean-style hwachae, smoothie bowls, and carefully styled cut-fruit platters. Recent coverage from TikTok Shop, Eater, and Google Trends shows the format is being driven by presentation, summer snacking, and social-first food content. Continue Reading
New lab findings are drawing attention to fructose, a common sugar found in fruit, sweetened drinks and many processed foods. Researchers say the latest work points to biological effects that may differ from other sugars, though clinical implications for patients remain unproven. Continue Reading
A new YouGov survey asked Americans how they feel about 22 condiments, and peanut butter led the list in one of the poll’s biggest surprises. The findings also show sharp gaps between what people love most and what they would keep if limited to just one. Continue Reading