Month: May 2023

USDA Considers Flavored Milk Ban in Schools!

The Department of Agriculture is pondering the idea of banning flavored milk, like chocolate and strawberry, in elementary and middle schools. This move is part of their plan to reduce salt and sugar consumption. It’s kind of like when your parents restrict your access to sweets, but on a larger scale! If this plan goes […]

Published on May 16, 2023

WHO Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners

If you think artificial sweeteners are your BFFs for weight loss, think again! The World Health Organization (WHO) is waving its arms, cautioning that these sugar substitutes may not be the magical solution we’ve been hoping for. In fact, they may have some not-so-sweet consequences on our health. In its latest guidelines, the WHO recommends […]

Published on May 16, 2023

Mapping Serotonergic Axons in the Brain: A Supercomputing Breakthrough!

Imagine trying to navigate a giant maze filled with invisible obstacles. That’s what scientists are up against when it comes to understanding the layout of serotonergic axons in the brain. In this groundbreaking study, researchers used a supercomputing simulation to map out the distribution of these elusive fibers. They compared the simulated densities to real-life […]

Published on May 16, 2023