Studies

HEALTHY LIVING October 17

Healthy living habits include eating dinner earlier — it may also help keep weight down

A study published in Cell Metabolism found that eating later in the day doubled the odds of feeling hungry, compared to early eating — experts suggest ways to enhance healthy living habits.

Idaho September 21

Idaho on its way to building the nation’s largest research dairy

University of Idaho was approved by the state to build the nation’s biggest research dairy and experimental farm. The state will be funding the university $23 million.

Alternative Medicine August 10

Study finds exposure to 'forever' chemicals in household products leads to liver cancer

A new study published by the Keck School of Medicine found a correlation between regular exposure to "forever" chemicals and liver cancer.

Nutrition August 2

Eating high-processed foods could lead to a faster rate of cognitive decline: study

The results of a study released at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference revealed that eating high-processed foods could lead to a faster rate of cognitive decline.

IMMIGRATION July 4

UN migration study deems US-Mexico border 'deadliest' land route in the world based on 2021 numbers

The U.S.-Mexico border recorded 728 deaths alone in 2021, just short of the total migrant deaths across the Americas in 2019 and 2020 each – and the numbers continue growing.

Food-Drink June 14

Keto diet study finds muscle stem cells survive stress during short-term fasting

University researchers at Stanford Medicine conducted a dietary study on lab mice, which yielded interesting results in relation to the popular keto diet and stress.

United Kingdom May 17

UK ‘dangerously over reliant’ on China for medical supplies despite Prime Minister's 2020 pledge: report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2020 pledged that he would reduce the U.K.'s dependence on Chinese medical supplies, but the U.K. has done the opposite.

Health April 6

Sugar substitutes may interfere with liver’s ability to detoxify, researchers say

Study found two non-nutritive sweeteners could affect liver’s metabolism of blood pressure meds, antibiotics, and antidepressants

Spirits March 9

Drinking may shrink the brain even in moderate amounts, study suggests

Drinking an average of only one to two alcohol drinks every day can be associated with not only with negative changes in the gray and white matter part of the brain, but also a reduction in brain volume

Weather January 22, 2022

Scientists think 2020 lockdowns may have caused less lightning

The lockdowns kept people off the streets and planes on the ground, reducing the overall level of air pollution.