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Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that...

How to buy a good pair of sunglasses

Jacobo García Queiruga, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and Verónica Noya Padín, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Nowadays you can buy a cheap pair of sunglasses just about anywhere – from supermarkets and petrol...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient Rome, salt was so central to commerce that soldiers were paid their “salarium,” or salaries, in salt, for instance. Salt’s value was in part as a food preservative, keeping unwanted microbes at bay while allowing desired ones to grow. It was this remarkable ability to regulate bacterial growth that likely helped spark the development of fermented foods ranging from sauerkraut to salami, olives to bread, cheese to kimchi. Today, salt has become ubiquitous and highly concentrated in increasingly processed diets. The evidence has mounted that too much...

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication,...

10 Essential Culinary Techniques Every Home Cook Should Master

Your cooking improves fastest when you build a reliable foundation of technique rather than relying on recipes alone; these ten skills will make meals faster, tastier, and more confident. Knife skills: Practice holding the knife...

A Beginner’s Guide To Building Your Culinary Skills From Scratch

Skills grow when you practice deliberately in the kitchen, and you can develop a reliable foundation by approaching learning as a series of small, repeatable habits. Start with safety and cleanliness: wash hands, sanitize surfaces, and handle knives with care so you avoid injury while focusing on technique. You don't need every gadget to get started; invest in a sharp chef's knife, a cutting board, a heavy skillet, a saucepan,...

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that...

Knife Skills Made Simple – The Cornerstone Of Great Culinary Practice

It's the foundation of every great dish: when you control the blade, you control texture, speed, and presentation. You...

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps...

10 Essential Culinary Techniques Every Home Cook Should Master

Your cooking improves fastest when you build a reliable...