What if your favorite caffeinated beverage came with a health warning? This is what some coffee lovers are now facing in California, and cancer may be at the root of the problem. The state of California keeps a list of chemicals that it considers to be possible carcinogens, and acrylamide is on the docket (“Coffee …
Can being too social actually negatively impact your health? It can if you’re a marmot, according to new data from researchers at UCLA (“Can being too social take years off your life? Yes, biologists report, if you’re a marmot,” 2018). Recently, a team of biologists set out to determine exactly how the social behaviors of …
What happens when you primarily consume fast food? According to multiple reports, this is the diet of the U.S. president, and he is evidently one pound away from being considered obese by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recently, President Trump underwent a physical by Navy Rear Adm. Dr. Ronny Jackson. The results showed …
When you take a calcium or vitamin D supplements, how are they benefiting your body? As it turns out, they may be doing less good than you think, according to new research (“Do you take calcium and vitamin D to protect your bones? A new study says it doesn’t help,” 2017). Recently, a group of …
Not only should you be eating your vegetables, but as it turns out, you should specifically be eating your greens. This is according to new research from Rush University and Tufts University, which looked at how certain vegetables can play a role in dementia. In a new study published in Neurology, the researchers looked at …
The opioid epidemic has claimed thousands of lives across the country, and now, new statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shed light on just how many people have fallen victim to the drugs. According to a new report from the National center for Health Statistics, more than 63,600 people lost …
When you get out and exercise, how much are you benefiting from the physical activity if you’re in a smog-ridden area? As it turns out, not very much, according to the most recent research compiled by scientists from Duke University and Imperial College London (Sinharay et al., 2017). To learn more about how exercise can …
During the holidays, it isn’t uncommon for pet owners to sneak their dogs a few bites to eat under the table. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now says it’s the food dogs are supposed to eat that may actually be causing problems. As it turns out, bone treats – store-bought pet treats …
If you’ve been lucky enough to walk down the aisle with your soulmate, you already know some of the obvious benefits of companionship. Now, scientists believe that marriage may also be beneficial for your health – think of it as a new way to ward off dementia. Recently, a group of researchers looked through medical …
What would you do if you found out a young female in your life was contemplating suicide? New research suggests that incidents of self-harm are rising among young girls and women. Recently, a letter published by the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at the rates of suicide among young adults (Mercado, Holland, Leemis, …