You may soon be able to walk and chew cancer-fighting gum at the same time. Researchers have bioengineered chewing gum to attack three microbes linked to oral cancer, including human papillomavirus, the most common sexually transmitted infection. It was 93% effective in reducing the virus in saliva samples. The research team, led by University of … Read more
New research has revealed that more than half of Americans admit they regularly fail to step outside during an in-office workday. A survey of 2,000 hybrid workers explored the realities of the daily grind and uncovered that beyond their morning and evening commute, 56% stay trapped indoors. On top of that, 85% of workers skip … Read more
WASHINGTON — An anti-abortion group is calling for a Senate investigation into the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) funding of research that used fetal organs and tissue. In January of this year, the NIH announced it was stopping money meant for research that used fetal tissue from elective abortions, but the 40 Days for Life … Read more
One in five Americans would sooner take cooking advice from a “food-fluencer” than from their own mom (18%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that for many, social media is overtaking traditional ways of learning to cook — so much so, that even our own mothers can’t compete. Only 33% say … Read more
From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have money for their kids’ school supplies. Others admitted to pawning their belongings … Read more
Bra-vo for this uplifting news. Breast cancer cases are consistently on the rise, accounting for about 30% of all new female cancers annually and affecting more than 320,000 people this year alone. A piece of wearable technology, though, could hold the key to earlier detection for one of the most common and deadliest cancers for women, giving … Read more
The little blue pill that helps men rise to the occasion may do a lot more. Research continues to reveal unexpected health benefits of Viagra that extend beyond the bedroom. From reversing hearing loss to treating enlarged prostates and lowering the risk of heart disease, the erectile dysfunction drug may have another surprising use to … Read more
A whale’s dive shapes its song patterns, suggests new research. The study using data from suction caps attached to the aquatic mammals is the first to connect an entire humpback whale song structure to a complete dive cycle. The findings could help infer whale behavior from acoustic recordings alone, say scientists. The haunting, complex songs … Read more
Turns out, “crazy cat ladies” may not be so crazy after all. Researchers from the University of Lucerne in Switzerland surveyed more than 2,300 Swiss adults about their relationships with animals, finding that gender was one of several factors linked to how closely people connected with their pets. But the findings were not entirely warm … Read more
Nearly $400 a weekend — That’s what the average American spends on summer activities, according to new data. Per a recent survey of 2,000 Americans commissioned by DailyPay and conducted by Talker Research, that price tag reflects the balancing act many are facing in order to enjoy summer and have “IRL” moments with family and … Read more
“Applying honey to a cut,” “baking soda paste on mosquito bites,” and “oatmeal on itchy rashes” are some of the ways Americans have treated minor injuries in their own home. A new survey of 2,000 Americans found that most trust natural ingredients to treat minor wounds or skin irritations at least as much, if not … Read more
A quarter of Americans believe their financial situation has stopped them from finding “true love,” according to new research. That was revealed in a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which examined the intersection of finances, dating and finding love. Younger respondents were more likely to believe their finances have prevented them from finding … Read more
Wrinkles, dark under-eye circles, and dull skin? They could be signs of something more than skin deep. From “monster” sheds to the prehistoric “caveman” ritual, nicknames for skin issues and care routines run the gamut. But “ferritin face,” the latest viral trend, could be signaling low levels of an essential mineral that doesn’t always show … Read more
Patients experiencing severe heart attacks may have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, according to new research. Italian researchers analyzed blood samples from the coronary arteries of 61 patients undergoing angiograms, a procedure that analyzes blood vessels for irregularities. They found that nearly 84% … Read more
Four in 10 parents have missed out on meaningful moments with their children because their PTO bank ran dry (39%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed parents of children aged 0-10 found that unexpected sick days can take away valuable, everyday moments between parents and their children. Half of parents have missed … Read more
It’s not the heavy metal you want to rock. A new investigation by The Sunday Times found that several pieces of “silver” jewelry sold on Amazon and TikTok Shop contained large quantities of cadmium, a silvery-white toxic metal known to cause cancer. Often used in rechargeable batteries and metal coatings, certain kinds of exposure to … Read more
High hopes for those with dementia. New research has found an unexpected benefit for a common symptom in those with late-stage Alzheimer’s and other dementias from a cannabis treatment after a matter of weeks. The results mark a major step in dementia treatment, especially as more than 7 million Americans currently have Alzheimer’s, a number … Read more
One in seven Americans says they secretly judge people based on their phone background, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that 14% of respondents say they think someone’s phone background image says something about their personality. According to the data, younger Americans are most likely to use phone backgrounds as a … Read more
Touching someone else’s grill (32%), skipping the resting period for meat (31%), and constantly lifting the lid (30%) are among the biggest grilling sins, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split by state, explored how respondents spend time around the grill, or why they may be avoiding it. Grilling remains a … Read more
Women who use Depo-Provera face a higher risk of developing a slow-growing brain tumor, known as a meningioma, while the contraceptive’s maker, Pfizer, faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming that it was aware of the potential risks. The brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), Depo-Provera, contains the synthetic progestin hormone and is used by roughly 1 in 4 … Read more