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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Support meetings planned to raise awareness of little-known eating disorder
Meetings are being held in Carlisle to support and advise people about a little-known eating disorder. Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a diagnosable eating disorder. It is characterised by avoiding certain foods or food groups and/or restricting the amount of food eaten. The reasons why someone may be restricting and/or avoiding their food intake varies between individuals. However, they are usually associated to one or more of the following: Sensory-based food avoidance, a phobia or fear of the aversive consequences of eating or poor recognition of hunger or a poor appetite, resulting in a very low interest in eating. Although the reasons can be different, all people who develop ARFID share the same characteristic. They all avoid or restrict their food intake by reducing the overall amount eaten, by limiting the range of foods eaten, or both. Severe cases of ARFID can lead to hospitalisation and period of ill health. Owl Blue is a registered charity based in West Cumbria that provides free support to individuals and families affected by, or suspected of having, neurodivergent conditions. The organisation hosts a free ARFID support group monthly, called 'Owl Blue ARFID Friends Support' which is held locally in Maryport. The group has now set up a new group in Carlisle which meets at Carlisle East Fire Station. READ MORE: Rickerby Park walk to 'combat loneliness' announced | News and Star 'Having a community round you is so important,' said organiser Lisa Steele. 'We have seen a really good response to our meetings in Carlisle and more than 20 came to our first one which shows there is a need. 'We're just trying to get the awareness out there about ARFID and hopefully one day we'll make enough noise and spread the awareness in Cumbria.' Ahead of ARFID awareness day on July 5, the group are holding another meeting at the Carlisle East Fire Station on June 26.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Science
- New York Post
Tired of cracked eggs? Scientists reveal the surprising storage method to avoid that
Egg-stra, egg-stra! Scientists have revealed the best way to store your precious breakfast orbs — and it's not the way they're packaged now. Turns out, laying eggs on their side — not storing them upright — is the best way to keep them from cracking, according to MIT researchers. Advertisement 4 MIT researchers say the secret to keeping eggs intact is storing them sideways instead of upright. MIT / Communications Physics A new study, published Thursday in the journal Communications Physics, found that eggs dropped sideways are less likely to break than those dropped vertically. 'Eggs are tougher when loaded on their equator,' the researchers said. Advertisement It turns out the sides can take more of a beating than their pointy or rounded ends, and that could mean a lot for proper storage. 4 A May 8 study in Communications Physics found that eggs dropped on their sides are tougher to crack than those dropped vertically. MIT / Communications Physics Researchers tested 180 eggs, dropping them from three different heights to see how they'd hold up in different orientations. The result? Advertisement Eggs dropped vertically were more likely to crack than those dropped horizontally, even at the lowest height. Of the eggs dropped vertically from a mere 8 millimeters, over half of them shattered. 4 Researchers put 180 eggs to the test, dropping them from three heights to see how they'd fare in different positions. MIT / Communications Physics But when dropped sideways? Fewer than 10% of eggs suffered a break. Advertisement The scientists' proper-storage assessment concluded that 'eggs are tougher when loaded horizontally.' And when it comes to cracking eggs for cooking, MIT's findings suggest that instead of smacking them on the middle, you're better off aiming for the top or bottom. In a related matter, what should you do if your eggs are already cracked? 'If you know that you just cracked the egg by accident, then I would cook that one up and call it good,' Maine-based backyard chicken expert Lisa Steele told Fox News Digital in January. However, Steele warned against using eggs found already cracked in the carton, saying, 'I wouldn't use an egg that I found cracked in a carton I had bought in the store,' since it's impossible to know how long it's been sitting there. 4 Instead of tapping your eggs in the middle to crack them — the go-to method for most home cooks — the MIT researchers say you're better off targeting the top or bottom, where the shell is more likely to give way cleanly without splintering. MIT / Communications Physics The United States Department of Agriculture recently reported that egg production in the U.S. dropped 4% in November 2024 amid rising bird flu cases and soaring prices. Advertisement As such, costs are cracking records at the supermarket — hitting $6.23 a dozen in March, up nearly 6% from February and a jaw-dropping 60% from last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For now, the MIT scientists have a message for egg packagers everywhere: It's time to flip the script — and the eggs.
Fox News
15-02-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Egg prices hit record high
The average price of a dozen Grade A large eggs hit a new record in January 2024, said the latest consumer price index. The cost of a dozen Grade A eggs in cities throughout the United States was $4.95, 13 cents higher than the previous record of $4.82. That record was set in January 2023, said data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, prices did not stay that high for long and by May 2023, the average price of a dozen eggs had fallen to $2.67. The average price of a dozen eggs increased by 80 cents from December to January. In December, the average price for a dozen Grade A eggs was $4.15. The last time eggs averaged below $3 a dozen was in June 2024, when they were $2.72, said the Bureau of Labor Statistics' website. The average price of a dozen eggs has not been below $2 since January 2022, when they were $1.93. There are several factors driving the increased cost of eggs: the ongoing bird flu outbreak, which is technically known as "Highly pathogenic avian influenza" (HPAI), and laws that require grocery stores to sell cage-free eggs. The HPAI epidemic resulted in a record number of deaths of egg-laying hens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a recent report. In the last quarter of 2024, more than 20 million egg-laying hens were killed to prevent the spread of bird flu. "Unlike in past years, in 2024, all major production systems experienced significant losses, including conventional caged, cage-free, and certified organic types," said the USDA's report. Once bird flu is detected, a farm must cull all the birds in the flock. This has had a devastating impact on the egg industry, as it takes approximately five months for a chicken to mature. Apart from bird flu, several states have laws requiring that all eggs sold to be "cage-free," meaning the birds are not raised in cages. These are typically more expensive than conventional eggs even absent an outbreak of bird flu. For more Lifestyle articles, visit While egg expert Lisa Steele told Fox News Digital that pasture-raised chickens produce the "gold standard" of eggs, these birds are at an increased risk of illness. "Poultry get HPAI from infected waterfowl (ducks and geese) and gulls, which may frequent wetlands on farms. Thus, poultry raised outdoors or with outdoor access are at greater risk of HPAI," said the University of Minnesota's website on avian influenza. "Infected poultry can spread disease to new flocks through contact with birds, people, manure and equipment. HPAI viruses can exist in bird waste for several months, especially under high-moisture and low-temperature conditions," said the University of Minnesota.
