It's been around 15 years since the introduction of the NOVA food-processing classification. Originally designed to pinpoint ultra-processed foods linked to noncommunicable diseases, NOVA has a broader scope that aligns with sustainable nutrition. But how well does NOVA fit with other indicators of
Ever lost important files? Drew Houston, now 41, faced this problem repeatedly as a student at MIT. He found himself constantly misplacing USB drives with crucial data. Frustrated, he decided to create a solution for himself in 2007 — a cloud storage platform. Little did he know, this personal proje
Almost everyone in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia knows about organ donation. But do they support it? Organ donation is a lifesaving procedure where organs or tissues are transferred from one person to another when their organs fail. The success of this procedure relies heavily on community suppo
Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi
American Airlines recently announced its first-quarter earnings outlook, and it’s not what Wall Street was hoping for. The airline expects a bigger loss than expected, with a forecast of 20 to 40 cents per share, which is quite a bit more than the 4 cents analysts were bracing for. The reason? Lower
Recently, there’s been a surge in bird flu cases among cats in the United States. Over two dozen cats have been infected since early December, and unfortunately, some have passed away. The culprit? Contaminated raw pet food. Some cats got sick from raw milk, which is known to be risky for them. But
Imagine this: A couple in Thailand, Rungtiwa and Phanlavee, tried to get married 12 years ago on Valentine's Day. They were dressed beautifully, with Rungtiwa in a white dress and Phanlavee in a black tuxedo. But when they showed their IDs, they were rejected. Why? Because they were both women, and
The Tennessee Titans hold the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Many fans and analysts expect them to choose a quarterback, but there's a surprising twist in the air. The Titans recently hired Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager, and he's bringing a fresh perspective. During a recent
Ever heard of manganese? It's a metal that our body needs in small doses, but an overdose can cause big trouble. Overexposure to manganese can lead to brain damage, making it behave like Parkinson's disease. Astrocytes, which are like assistants in the brain, are supposed to clean up a protein calle
Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t
