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Health 1 day ago

'Western diet' blamed for growing risk of GI cancers among young adults

A new report reveals that gastrointestinal cancer rates are rising in young adults, with "Western diet" and lifestyle factors, rather than genetics, identified as the leading drivers of disease.

Food-Drink 3 days ago

Archaeologists uncover 3,500-year-old rice remains in oldest part of remote region

Experts recently uncovered 3,500-year-old rice phytoliths in a Guam cave. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with archaeologist Michael T. Carson about the discovery, the oldest in the region.

Food June 29

Controversial seed oils may offer unexpected health benefits, new research shows

Indiana University researchers find higher linoleic acid levels from seed oils correlate with improved heart health and lower inflammation, challenging recent MAHA-inspired concerns.

Media June 18

YouTube star Doctor Mike has warning for RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement

Board-certified physician and YouTuber Doctor Mike spoke with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about his thoughts of the "MAHA" movement and his willingness to talk with RFK Jr.

FOOD June 3

Nonstick pans face potential ban in New York amid health concerns

A New York bill aims to prohibit nonstick cookware, amid Make America Healthy Again movement's call to look at risks from PFAS exposure, known as "forever chemicals."

Food Studies June 2

Toxic heavy metals detected in popular rice brands across America, study shows

A new report reveals toxic metals such as arsenic and cadmium were found in rice sold in the U.S., posing health risks such as cancer and developmental harm, especially for infants.

Health May 31

What your blood quietly reveals about your eating habits

New research shows that junk food intake can be detected in blood and urine samples, offering a potential breakthrough in tracking ultraprocessed food consumption.

Food-Drink May 10

Unexpected state dominates America's pizza scene and it's not New York

Surprising pizza rankings reveal this state has the most pizzerias per capita in America, outranking pizza giants New York and Chicago. New York didn't even make the top 10.

Food Studies April 26

Eating chicken linked to higher mortality rates, observational study suggests

Research reveals a concerning connection between chicken consumption and health risks, showing that eating more than 300 grams of poultry weekly is associated with higher mortality.

Lifestyle April 23

Stress and anxiety can be reduced over time in one key way, study suggests

New research published in a mental health journal suggests a potential link between regular use of probiotics and lower levels of stress, anxiety and fatigue.

Food-Drink April 9

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 Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ 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, 2024

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, 2024

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.