Popular sugar substitute linked to increased heart attack and stroke risk

People who consume greater amounts of a popular artificial sweetener could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. The research, which was presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany this week, showed that higher levels of xylitol in the blood were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular … Read more

Gen Z believes in aliens — and increased UFO news coverage may be to blame

The rise in UFO news coverage is increasing belief in aliens, particularly for younger Americans, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans asked people whether recent UFO or UAP news coverage has changed their opinion on the topic and found that 37% now believe more than they used to. More than half … Read more

Pesticides linked to up to 70% increased risk of a devastating incurable disease: study

Pesticides linked to up to 70% increased risk of a devastating incurable disease: study

Exposure to pesticides may aggressively increase your risk of developing a deadly neurodegenerative disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, destroys motor neurons — the nerve cells that connect the brain and spinal cord to muscles. Over time, people with ALS lose control of muscles throughout the body, affecting speech, eating and breathing. While global pesticide … Read more

US travel advisory urges tourists to ‘exercise increased caution’ in Caribbean vacation hotspot

US travel advisory urges tourists to ‘exercise increased caution’ in Caribbean vacation hotspot

Beach bummer. The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for this popular Caribbean destination. On July 28, officials issued a Level 2 Advisory that urges Americans to “exercise increased caution” in the Bahamas due to crime. The agency warned, “violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas.” The … Read more

Men with ‘beer bellies’ may face increased heart damage — even if they aren’t overweight: study

Men with ‘beer bellies’ may face increased heart damage — even if they aren’t overweight: study

People with “beer bellies” may have an increased risk of heart damage, raising fresh concerns about the health risks tied to extra weight around the midsection. German researchers found that men with fat deposits around the abdomen showed clear signs of early heart damage, even when their overall weight wasn’t especially high. Scientists wanted to better … Read more

Exclusive | Lady Gaga’s ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 stint caused increased ‘security measures’ — and NDAs

Exclusive | Lady Gaga’s ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 stint caused increased ‘security measures’ — and NDAs

Gaga is in the building. Actor Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, who plays Deputy Sheriff Ritchie Santiago in “Wednesday,” revealed how the cast and crew reacted to Lady Gaga, 39, being on set for her Season 2 role. “Gaga was like a spectre through the night,” Lewis-Nyawo exclusively told The Post. “Like you could feel the after-effect … Read more

Nicotine pouch poisoning of kids under 6 has increased 763% in just 3 years — what the scary symptoms look like

Nicotine pouch poisoning of kids under 6 has increased 763% in just 3 years — what the scary symptoms look like

They may look like tiny pillows, but they pack a toxic punch. Cigarette smoking has plummeted dramatically since 1965, but in recent years, nicotine use is on the uptick thanks to vapes and nicotine pouches like Zyns, which offer a more discreet way of delivering a nicotine fix than e-cigs. But a shocking new study … Read more

Average penis size has increased — and Ozempic could be to blame, experts say

Average penis size has increased — and Ozempic could be to blame, experts say

Ozempic might shrink waistlines, but it seems to bulge another body part. In a recent Reddit thread, male Ozempic users claimed that the weight-loss drugs helped their penises grow. “I recently measured myself down there and noticed I gained about one inch,” a person proudly shared on the forum. Although there hasn’t been enough research … Read more

Exclusive | I had a stroke at 22 — the symptoms I’m glad I didn’t ignore and what may have increased my risk

Exclusive | I had a stroke at 22 — the symptoms I’m glad I didn’t ignore and what may have increased my risk

It all began with a mysterious ringing in her ears.  Aubrey Hasley, 23, was a normal graduate student studying occupational therapy at Elmhurst University in Illinois when she woke up one morning to a strange noise she’d never heard before.  “It sounded like when you have a microphone too close to the speaker — it … Read more

Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased’

Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased’

A dangerous fungus spreading among US healthcare systems isn’t slowing down, reports claim. New research has revealed that Candida auris (C. auris) has spread rapidly in hospitals since it was first reported in 2016. In March 2023, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 4,000 new clinical cases of C. auris, dubbing it … Read more

Kate Middleton feeling increased pressure of becoming queen, experts claim: ‘Growing expectations’

Kate Middleton feeling increased pressure of becoming queen, experts claim: ‘Growing expectations’

As Kate Middleton returns to royal duties, she can’t escape the pressure of being England’s queen consort one day. “Her priority and thoughts are keeping her family well and safe, as well as forging ahead as the relatable and relevant future queen,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. “Princess Catherine is … Read more

Achieving the American Dream has never been more expensive — and hefty price tag increased by $1M in just a year

Achieving the American Dream has never been more expensive  — and hefty price tag increased by M in just a year

It costs an arm and a leg to live in the land of the free.  The price of the American Dream now stands at $4.4 million — a mind-boggling $1 million more than what it cost just a year ago and $1 million more than what most individuals earn in a lifetime, according to Investopedia.  … Read more

Popular sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Popular sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke

They’ve soured on this sugar substitute. Consuming foods that contain erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener and common ingredient in keto diet products, increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new Cleveland Clinic study warns. Erythritol makes platelets in the blood more active, which may lead to blood clots, researchers explained Thursday in the … Read more

When does old age begin? How increased longevity tricks seniors into thinking they’re still young

When does old age begin? How increased longevity tricks seniors into thinking they’re still young

It’s an age-old question. Researchers have found perceptions about age differ wildly between generations, with senior citizens possibly suffering from “age-group disassociation” when they insist that they’re not yet elderly. Scholars from the University of Berlin, in collaboration with academics at Stanford University, the University of Luxembourg and the University of Greifswald, Germany, examined responses from … Read more

Forget bad blood: Bad words on Taylor Swift’s albums increased with every release before ‘TTPD’: unscientific Reddit study

Forget bad blood: Bad words on Taylor Swift’s albums increased with every release before ‘TTPD’:  unscientific Reddit study

She gets more foul-mouthed with age. Taylor Swift is increasing the number of curse words in her lyrics with every new album. The pop superstar’s 11th album “The Tortured Poets Department” contains seven explicit songs — “The Tortured Poets Department,” “Down Bad,” “But, Daddy, I Love Him,” “Florida!!!,” “loml,” “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” … Read more

Trader Joe’s increased banana prices for the first time in over 20 years: ‘This change is necessary’

Trader Joe’s increased banana prices for the first time in over 20 years: ‘This change is necessary’

This is bananas. For the first time in store history, Trader Joe’s has raised the price of their bananas. The banana has had the same 19-cent price tag at the grocery store chain for 25 years, but inflation has hit even staple items, leading to a 20% price hike. For the first time in store … Read more

Violent neighborhoods lead to increased obesity in girls, study finds

Violent neighborhoods lead to increased obesity in girls, study finds

New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight. A scientific study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published this week looked at the correlation between crime in New York City and childhood obesity and found there to be a direct link, namely in girls. The study, which was published … Read more

Kim Kardashian ‘pays for increased security at her children’s private school’  

Kim Kardashian ‘pays for increased security at her children’s private school’  

Kim Kardashian has reportedly paid for increased security at her children’s private school after her ex-husband Kanye West named the school on social media. According to TMZ, the school has recently hired extra security as a precaution – with Kim footing the bill. A source said that officials at the school do not believe Kanye … Read more

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in Adolescents – Neuroscience News

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in Adolescents – Neuroscience News

Summary: DHA consumption was associated with improved capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while ALA lowered impulsive behaviors. Source: ISGLOBAL Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is associated with a greater capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with lower impulsivity, according to a study co-led by ISGlobal, a … Read more

Coffee Drinking Is Associated With Increased Longevity – Neuroscience News

Coffee Drinking Is Associated With Increased Longevity – Neuroscience News

Summary: Drinking at least two cups of coffee a day, even instant coffee was associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Source: European Society of Cardiology Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee, … Read more