Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) – Although tilapia have been grown in cages in canals, lakes, rivers and reservoirs, pond culture of Nile tilapia is most common in Thailand, especially in rural areas.
Pond farms range from less than 0.5 ha to over 20 ha in area.
Most farmers fertilize their ponds with chicken manure and/or chemical fertilizers to enhance planktonic growth for greenwater culture.
Feeding is supplementary only. Quality feeds are available, but due to their...
Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs.
Xavier Becerra, health secretary in the Biden administration, approved eight new candidates to the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices in the runup to his departure from office.
Fay Vincent had been an official in the Securities Exchange Commission, chairman of Columbia Pictures and vice-chairman of Coca-Cola, but was best known as the commissioner of baseball.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – Here are some nutrients to prioritize to keep your bones healthy as you age.
Calcium
When you don’t get enough calcium from food, your body will pull the mineral from your bones, which can make them weaker, said Sue Shapses, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University. Your ability to absorb calcium from food declines as you age too, she said.
Dairy products like milk and yogurt are excellent sources of...
AP NEWS – McDonald’s is changing — but not eliminating — a scholarship program for Latino students after it was sued by a group that opposes affirmative action.
McDonald’s has awarded more than $33 million in college scholarships to students with at least one Latino parent.
On Jan. 12, the American Alliance for Equal Rights sued McDonald’s over the program.
On Friday, McDonald’s said it reached a settlement with the American Alliance for Equal Rights that will...
Lack of Sleep
First, it’s harder to recall things when you haven’t slept.
Second, sleep strengthens the bonds between brain cells that help you remember for the long term.
Third, it’s harder to form memories in the first place when your mind is wandering because of a lack of sleep. Good “sleep hygiene” can help: Shoot for 8 hours a night, exercise daily, stick to a regular sleep schedule, and avoid alcohol and caffeine late in the...