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£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital.
Antisemitism Exposed October 7, 2024 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, 2024 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).