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Doctors and Diet: A New Push for Nutrition Lessons

March 5, 2026

A health leader has started a campaign to get medical schools to add more nutrition training. The plan asks colleges to review how much they teach about food, name a faculty person in charge of the topic, and post a public plan that aims for 40 hours of instruction. The goal is not to force a specif

health

Finding Faith and Food: How Belief Shapes Eating Disorder Journeys

March 5, 2026

Religion and spirituality can act as a lifeline or a hurdle for people dealing with eating disorders. In Australia and New Zealand, studies show that these personal beliefs influence how individuals understand their illness, cope with it, and seek help. Some people draw comfort from prayer or com

science

Early Signals of Bone Damage from Steroid Drugs in Rats

March 5, 2026

Scientists studied how a common steroid, prednisolone, affects bone health in young rats. They looked at three blood markers that show how fast bones build and break down: a protein from new bone, another marker of bone strength, and one that signals bone loss. The team also checked the bones with d

politics

More Hands on the Table Won’t Fix It

March 5, 2026

"People who feel unheard often point fingers at a small group of decision‑makers, saying the county didn’t listen. The truth is that the three commissioners usually read the letters and petitions, but they may simply disagree with what is being asked for. The main argument for adding two more seat

politics

Science Money Keeps Maine’s Ocean Jobs Alive

March 4, 2026

Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t

science

Blood Moon 2026: A Red Glow Across the Night

March 3, 2026

The night sky lit up with a red moon on March 3, 2026. Astronomers and amateur sky‑watchers saw Earth’s shadow turn the full moon into a blood moon. The event began as a partial eclipse and moved into totality before ending later that night. People in New Zealand filmed the moon as Earth’s shadow m

politics

Police Cameras in Virginia: Rules, Violations and Community Debate

March 3, 2026

In July, Virginia lawmakers rolled out strict rules for automatic license‑plate readers (ALPRs), banning data sharing with federal or out‑of‑state agencies and setting a 21‑day deletion limit. The new law treats any breach as a misdemeanor. A January report from the State Crime Commission says some

sports

Sporting Events Get Tangled in Middle East Turmoil

March 3, 2026

The tension between Iran, the United States and Israel is spilling over into sports. Air routes that many athletes rely on are now closed, leading to cancellations and delays across the globe. The ripple effects show how politics can hit even the most neutral arenas. The International Paralympic

environment

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

March 3, 2026

The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast

environment

Urban Trees for a Greener Kingston

March 3, 2026

The city of Kingston is kicking off its yearly tree‑planting initiative this spring, inviting residents to buy affordable trees for their backyards. The program offers a range of 11 species, from maple and spruce to apple and oak varieties, allowing homeowners to choose a tree that fits their spa