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Chefs agree that tongs are the most versatile, essential kitchen tool. Tongs can flip, stir and serve—making them ideal for multitasking in the kitchen. Grill tongs are best left outdoors; shorter, lighter tongs work better inside. Joseph Yoon has cooked for people all over the world—on every continent except Antarctica—at events that range from just a few dozen diners to thousands. When he steps into a new kitchen, thousands of miles from his home in Brooklyn, NY, he’s ready to prepare his dishes with whatever he finds in the cupboards and drawers, plus a few key items that are tucked…

Credit: alexandr_1958 / iStock / Getty Images Plus Children are at far greater risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or being on the autism spectrum if they are born to mothers who had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), an analysis of over nine million pregnancies reveals. The study, presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, suggests this pregnancy complication may have neurotoxic effects on brain development. The systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies and clinical trials showed that children whose mothers had gestational diabetes had a 36% increased…

“If a patient attests to having one of these conditions or situations that places you at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, they are eligible for the vaccine under current FDA guidelines,” says Amy Thibault, a CVS Health spokesperson.Yet confusion remains. For example, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists considers pregnancy a high-risk condition that increases the odds of COVID-19 complications, but last spring Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the removal of pregnant women from the vaccine recommendation list.Kennedy also removed healthy children from the list, including those ages 6 to 23…

Every illusion has a backstage crew. New research shows the brain’s own “puppet strings”—special neurons that quietly tug our perception—help us see edges and shapes that don’t actually exist. When four black “Pac-Man” shapes suggest a glowing white square (known as the Kanizsa square), nothing square lands on the retina. Yet we swear we see crisp edges. A study, titled “Recurrent pattern completion drives the neocortical representation of sensory inference,” and published in Nature Neuroscience, now exposes the hidden circuitry that makes this sleight of mind possible. Kanizsa square used in optical illusion experiments. [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International/ ResearchGate…

Members of the House of Lords have debated whether the public will be adequately protected under plans to introduce assisted dying.Supporters of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill said it contained necessary protections and would avert suffering that occurs under the “cruel, unworkable current system.” But opponents argued that safeguards in the bill were inadequate or poorly constructed, that scrutiny was being rushed, and that processes could be used to cover up medical mistakes.The bill, which was backed by a majority of MPs in June,1 will legalise the right for terminally ill people in England and Wales to…

Costco recalls Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene for faulty bottles.The affected bottles may burst even when not handled, posing a laceration and injury risk.The recalled wine was sold at Costco warehouse locations in 12 states. There’s an active recall on sparkling wine sold at select Costco stores in the Midwest, according to a company announcement. This is due to the bottles potentially bursting, posing a laceration risk for consumers. The wine impacted by this recall is 750-milliliter bottles of Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene sold at Costco warehouses in the following states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska,…

Atebimetinib, Immuneering’s lead deep cyclic inhibitor, in combination with chemotherapy shows durable tumor control and improved survival as a first-line pancreatic cancer therapy.Image credit:©iStock, XH4DTreating pancreatic cancer remains one of oncology’s greatest challenges. The disease is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, progresses rapidly, and responds poorly to existing treatments. Chemotherapy remains the standard of care, but its benefits are modest and short-lived. Immuneering is challenging this paradigm with a new class of drugs designed not to shrink tumors quickly but to control them over time.Ben Zeskind, PhD Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer ImmuneeringIn this Innovation Spotlight, Ben Zeskind, the…

AstrologersOphira and Tali Edut, known as the AstroTwins, are professional astrologers based out of New York and Seattle. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, Elle Magazine, Vogue and Good Morning America and they are the authors AstroStyle, Love Zodiac, Shoestrology, and Momstrology.

Commonly known as Indian pennywort, gotu kola is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia.In Ayurvedic medicine, it was traditionally used to support wound healing, skin health and cognitive function. Now, gotu kola is booming in the Korean beauty industry, used in both topical and supplement skin care formulations. With K-beauty quickly becoming a global phenomenon, CEO and founder of 3H Labs Jerry Bae said this expansion will bring opportunities for formulators across new markets.“In Asian countries, gotu kola—or Centella asiatica—is well known for skin benefits and is frequently used in cosmetics,” he told…

Beans bring protein, fiber and big flavor to the table and these one-pan dinners show just how versatile this budget-friendly staple can be. Plus, each of these recipes in this collection come together in a single skillet so you’ll spend less time on dishes. From our bubbly Baked Feta, Tomato & White Bean Skillet to the melty Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole, each dish layers spices, veggies and grains for a hearty meal that satisfies on a busy weeknight. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free!…