Can Eating Leftover Rice Kill You? Here’s The Science Behind ‘Fried Rice Syndrome’
Once again, TikTok has spurred intense conversations relating to food safety. In recent weeks, a 2008 news story resurfaced on the social media platform, terrifying users about the dangers of eating reheated leftover starches, particularly rice and pasta. On TikTok, it’s referred to as “fried rice syndrome.” Originally published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, […]
You’re Probably Working Out Harder Than You Need To Be
The pressure to have a “good workout” can be intense thanks to fitness trackers and influencers on social media. As a result, many people define a good workout as exercise with lots of sweat and a super-high heart rate ― not a more moderate fitness regimen like walking or yoga. But that’s wrong. Studies show […]
FDA OKs First Drug for Symptoms of Rare Liver Disease in Kids
The FDA approved odevixibat (Bylvay) for treating young children with intense itching caused by progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), manufacturer Albireo Pharma announced on Tuesday. Odevixibat becomes the first therapy for the rare disease and was approved to treat pruritus in all PFIC subtypes for patients ages 3 months and older. It was described as […]
Climate change to bring more intense storms across Europe
Climate change is driving a large increase in intense, slow-moving storms, a new study by Newcastle University and the Met Office has found. Investigating how climate affects intense rainstorms across Europe, climate experts have shown there will be a significant future increase in the occurrence of slow-moving intense rainstorms. The scientists estimate that these slow-moving […]