David Trent, 19, of Mastic Beach, pleaded guilty in September to a 2021 shooting outside Minx Night Club that also injured two other people. Trent also pleaded guilty to a 2022 armed robbery of a ...

THERE AREN’T MANY natural remedies that boast as many benefits as mastic gum. It’s said to support dental, heart, and gastrointestinal health. But is there evidence to support these claims?

Xanthan gum is a common food and drug additive. It’s a type of carbohydrate made by bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris. During fermentation, the bacteria break down sugars and produce a ...