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Gordonia alkanivorans, a species of bacteria that lives on grapevines, could degrade guaiacol, the main chemical compound that makes wine from grapes exposed to wildfire smoke taste like smoke and ash.Image credit:©iStock, Hawk-WilliamsonMost people prefer their wine sans the strong hint of wildfire smoke. But this ashy taste, also known as smoke taint, doesn’t seem to bother Gordonia alkanivorans, rod-shaped bacteria that live on grapevines.Recently, researchers discovered that G. alkanivorans could degrade guaiacol, the main volatile compound that causes smoke taint.1 Their findings, published in PLoS ONE, may someday allow winemakers to remove the taste of wildfire smoke and ash…

These herbaceous melting potatoes have a crisp, browned crust with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Parsley adds a fresh finish, but you could swap in a variety of herbs like chives, thyme or dill. Serve these velvety potatoes alongside roast chicken or pan-seared fish. Published on October 1, 2025

Credit: OGphoto/Getty Images The current standard of care for breast cancer patients with severe menopausal symptoms calls for avoiding menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) based on concern about the possibility of estrogen stimulating tumor growth and cancer recurrence. But a comprehensive data review of evidence on the use of MHT published in the journal Menopause, suggests this standard may be too stringent and that patients should instead be counseled on whether these treatments could improve their quality of life, despite the risk. “While recommending against the use of MHT after breast cancer is justified to reduce the risk of breast cancer…

One of the most important factors to consider before buying a new pair of walking or running shoes is their level of arch support. It’s a feature podiatrists constantly talk about, as “proper arch support is important for providing stability and alignment, which will help support your body from the ground up,” said Dr. Janine Ferrigno-Taddeo, DPM, podiatrist and vice president of Millburn Podiatry Group, PC, in a previous EatingWell article.  This is especially true if you have conditions such as plantar fasciitis, chronic foot pain or fat pad atrophy, although this list could go on. Oftentimes, however, shoes that…

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Crystal Light is a brand of beverages that come in a variety of flavors. The drinks have little or no calories and contain zero sugar and fat.While it may save you from added sugar, Crystal Light doesn’t contain important nutrients. Here, we look at the pros, the cons, and available facts concerning Crystal Light and your health.Ingredients and NutritionThere are many varieties of Crystal Light, but the basic ingredients are citric acid, potassium citrate, maltodextrin, calcium phosphate, and acesulfame potassium, as listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) FoodData Central. Some varieties of Crystal Light also have small…

Although embryonic stem cells (ESCs) have been successfully derived from mice and rats, efforts to establish chimeric and germline-competent ESC lines in species beyond rodents have been unsuccessful. Now, new research has identified a key component to cultivating bird ESCs in the lab; a medium of egg yolk—and other key factors—allowed a USC Stem Cell-led team to successfully derive and maintain authentic ESCs from chickens and seven other bird species. These bird ESCs hold promise for applications ranging from studying embryonic development to producing lab-grown poultry to reviving endangered or even extinct birds. The study appears in the paper “Derivation…

Jane Goodall died Wednesday at the age of 91.Goodall championed vegan eating as a way to protect the planet.Her grilled squash and orzo salad is hearty, seasonal, and easy to make. Jane Goodall, animal rights campaigner and chimpanzee expert, died today at the age of 91. Her legacy as a tireless advocate for the natural world, and her work for its protection and restoration will live on.  Part of her work included promoting eating vegan as a way to help curb the environmental impact of eating meat—back in 2021, the Jane Goodall Institute even released a vegan cookbook, called #EATMEATLESS,…

Sophia Kreft, clinical fellow1, Adele C Green, emeritus fellow2 3, Imogen Cheese, patient expert4, Susanna Daniels, chief executive5, Paul C Lorigan, professor of medical oncology1 61Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK2Population Health Department, QIMR Berghofer, Brisbane, QLD, Australia3Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK4Patient author, Melanoma Patient Conference5Melanoma Focus, Cambridge, UK6Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKCorrespondence to: P C Lorigan paul.lorigan{at}nhs.netPaul Lorigan and colleagues argue that despite regulation commercial sunbeds remain popular with young people and are adding to the national skin cancer burdenIndoor tanning is experiencing a boom in popularity, particularly…