More kids and teens are getting colorectal cancer. And when it does strike, researchers say the disease manifests differently than in adults. Over the past two decades, colorectal cancers have exploded fivefold among children ages 10 to 14, more than tripled among teens aged 15 to 19 and nearly doubled among young adults ages 20 … Read more
California may be known for its public colleges, but student loan bills here are still among the nation’s highest. The Golden State ranks No. 9 in the U.S. for average monthly student loan payments, according to a new WalletHub analysis. Californians pay an average of $237 a month — with no other Western state cracking … Read more
California’s housing crisis is a major contributor to poverty across the state, new research shows. High housing costs account for 30% of all poverty in California and 36% of childhood poverty, according to an analysis by the Pew Research Center. That gives California the nation’s second-highest rate of housing-driven poverty, behind Hawaii, where housing costs … Read more
It’s impossible to predict exactly who will and who won’t get cancer — but there are certainly factors that we know increase our risk, like family history and smoking. Also upping your odds? Certain illnesses. And they account for more cancer cases than you might think. A new study published in “The Lancet Oncology” suggests … Read more
A six-figure salary doesn’t buy what it used to — especially in California. A single adult living in the Golden State now needs to earn an eye-watering $126,797 a year before taxes to live “comfortably,” according to a new report from financial planning site SmartAsset. That puts singletons who are bringing in an even $100,000 … Read more
It’s not such sweet news. Diet and mental health are linked, with research showing that what we eat is linked to the development of issues like depression and anxiety. And one study in particular has found early exposure to a popular food could cause anxiety later in life. Diet and mental health are linked, and … Read more
Kroger shoppers should double-check their checks. A consumer advocacy group — the Center for Responsible Food Business (CRFB) — found that one-third of the 101 Ohio Kroger stores had been overcharging shoppers at checkout. Government inspectors documented 644 incorrect prices in 389 inspections of Kroger stores across nine Ohio territories from 2022 through mid-2026. The … Read more
Just an extra 3½ ounces of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) a day was linked to a higher risk of chronic disease, according to a new large-scale analysis. The study, published Sept. 22 in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health, looked at nearly 8.8 million adults who participated in studies across the Americas, Europe, Asia and … Read more
What a heavy lift. Women with larger breasts are all too familiar with the backaches and neck pain that can come with a bigger set of ta-tas. But a new study published today links having disproportionately big breasts with an unexpected health issue — that, on its surface, isn’t connected to the chest at all. “Many … Read more
A sweeping new study of the Roman Empire’s vast road network is challenging the age-old saying, “All roads lead to Rome.” The study, published Sept. 15 in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The team combined existing data to create a new … Read more
A prescription for disaster. When it comes to AI chatbots calling the shots for medical decisions, there seems to be a divide between whether the promising outcomes outweigh the medical mishaps. A study by Penn State researchers has found that artificial intelligence models prioritize vastly different values than humans when it comes to organ donation … Read more
It’s a broad generalization. Researchers have found that men with wider faces are viewed as more capable parents than their pinheaded counterparts, per a study in Evolutionary Psychological Science. “Perceivers may be inferring a certain configuration of formidability that is based on specific figure,” lead author Mitch Brown, a teaching assistant professor in the Department … Read more
Next time you have a good, hard think, just know you’re racking your brains. Yes, you read that right — it’s plural. Scientists at Stanford University have discovered that the human brain isn’t one, but two organs. And the revelation could be huge for researching treatment for serious diseases including ALS. Scientists have uncovered an … Read more
A little horseplay might be just what the doctor ordered for today’s teens. A new study from the University of California, Davis found that spending just three minutes in the company of a miniature horse or donkey can lift adolescents’ spirits. Better yet: The feel-good effect appears to linger even after their four-legged friend trots … Read more
This may leave the language police speechless. Over the last decade, a growing movement has sought to scrub words considered harmful or offensive from the lexicon, replacing them with alternatives proponents say are less psychologically distressing to hear and read. But new research suggests there’s little evidence that the swap actually improves well-being — and … Read more
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study. The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs, and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in a clinical setting. Severe side effects may include confusion, decreased consciousness, or seizures, especially in … Read more
Everyone on board with the “sleep divorce” trend may be onto something. Poor sleep can throw a wrench into healthy eating habits, making it hard to stick to a nutritious diet. And if you share a bed with a partner who sleeps poorly, their sleep could be messing with your diet, too, according to a … Read more
If you’re among the 48% of American adults who’ve tried a sleep tracker, you know how much information they can provide — from how long you snooze each night to how consistent your sleep schedule is. But new research suggests the wellness wearables are missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. So much of our … Read more
Have a change of heart. Research shows a simple swap in your daily life could keep your heart healthy. That’s important when every 34 seconds, someone in the US dies of heart disease. It’s the leading cause of death across sexes and racial groups in this country. One of the biggest risk factors is not … Read more
Got three minutes? That’s enough time to boost your health on a molecular level. Most adults don’t get enough exercise. Official recommendations call for 75 to 150 minutes of physical exercise a week, which can feel impossible when you’re juggling work, family and everything else. But experts agree: Any exercise is better than nothing. And … Read more