Food-Drink 4 days ago Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastics into the saliva, study says UCLA researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into the saliva and potentially be ingested. A trade group asserted "gum is safe to enjoy."
Food-Drink April 2 Sugar substitutes can cause brain changes that increase appetite, study says A study from the University of Southern California says a common sugar substitute alters brain activity related to hunger and increases appetite, especially in those with obesity.
Food-Drink March 24 Cooking up food in the office microwave? New study reveals shocking amount of bacteria A study analyzed bacteria levels in office microwaves compared to other environments. A food safety expert shared essential hygiene tips to keep shared microwaves clean and minimize health risks.
Healthy Foods March 19 Food choices that can boost your vision and protect against eye disease Incorporating foods rich in certain vitamins and nutrients may help protect your vision and lower the risk of certain eye diseases, ophthalmologists and dietitians told Fox News Digital.
Antisemitism Exposed October 7 New report finds nearly 200% increase in antisemitic incidents in US since Oct. 7 Hamas terror massacre The Anti-Defamation League recorded around 10,000 antisemitic incidents since Oct. 7, marking the largest year-to-year increase since the group started recording such incidents in 1979.
HEALTH September 26 Federal judge orders EPA further regulate fluoride in drinking water due to concerns over lowered IQ in kids A federal judge in California has ruled that scientific evidence of fluoride’s health risks when ingested at current levels requires stricter regulation under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Celebrity News August 15 Celebrities have 'incredibly powerful' ability to influence election: Harvard study Celebrities really can have an impact on voter turnout, enthusiasm, fundraising and more through their own political activism, according to the results of a new Harvard study.
SCIENCE July 16 Scientists discover massive cave on moon that could be used to shelter astronauts An Italian-led team of scientists say they have confirmed evidence of a sizable cave on the moon not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago.
DIABETES July 5 Diabetes patients using Ozempic, other treatments instead of insulin have lower cancer risk, study finds Type 2 diabetes patients on GLP-1 treatments, including Ozempic, have a lower risk of 10 types of obesity-related cancers compared to those on insulin, according to a new study.
Pets April 1, 2024 Dogs may actually understand words for their favorite toys, study shows A new study suggests that dogs may possess a deeper understanding of language than previously thought. It found that dogs could associate words with specific objects.
US March 13, 2024 Gallup: LGBTQ+ identification in US rises to 7.6% — 1 in 5 of Gen-Z The number of American adults who identify as LGBTQ+ has more than doubled in the last 12 years, to represent 7.6% of Americans, a poll from Gallup found.
Snack March 5, 2024 New data reveals most nostalgic snacks from Dunkaroos to Bagel Bites to Tab A recent study unveiled the most highly searched nostalgic snacks. Dunkaroos, Oreo Cakesters and Crystal Pepsi were among those on the list. Check out the full collection.
New York City February 22, 2024 NYC spending $53M on migrant prepaid debit cards with 1 in 4 kids living in poverty A new study has revealed that 2 million New York City residents are living in poverty, including one in four children, as $53 million is being spent on asylum seeker credit cards.
Artificial Intelligence January 23, 2024 Will AI ever outsmart humans? In some ways, it already has Artificial intelligence continues to grow and become more capable, a development that has led to fears that one day the new technology will be smarter than humans.
Health January 9, 2024 Microplastics found in overwhelming majority of American meat, water, plants: study A new study from the University of Toronto and Ocean Conservancy found that an overwhelming majority of American protein food samples were contaminated with microplastics.
Dinosaurs January 7, 2024 What we thought we knew about T rex was wrong, researchers say in new study A new fossil study is casting doubt on long-held beliefs that smaller versions of the Tyrannosaurs rex were adolescent versions of their famous adult counterparts.
SCIENCE December 11, 2023 Optimism linked to bad decision-making, lower cognitive ability: study Optimism is a widespread and generally lauded human trait, but the results of a new study suggest that overly optimistic people are more likely to make bad decisions.
Critical Race Theory December 3, 2023 New study claims 'structural racism' played role in Black Death A new study claims that Black women were the most likely people in London to die from the Black Death in the Middle Ages as a result of the "structural racism" they experienced.
Artificial Intelligence October 26, 2023 Robots could create a more reliable Wikipedia: study The use of AI to create or police online encyclopedias like Wikipedia could result in a more accurate and reliable product, according to a new study.
Artificial Intelligence June 30, 2023 AI can contain gender bias, leading to potential disadvantages for women, expert says The tech industry itself suffers from a lack of female perspective, with women comprising only around one-third of employees and just a little less than that at top tech firms.
United Kingdom May 17, 2023 Britain baffled by shocking surge in death rates last year with no clear cause The first few months of 2022 recorded below-average excess deaths before seeing a spike that went above the five-year average in by tens of thousands of deaths.
HEALTHY LIVING October 17, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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
