Researchers at Yale University believe they’ve solved a centuries-old mystery over how a member of one of Italy’s most famous families died. In a study published in the journal iScience, researchers analyzed ancient DNA from Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici, the Renaissance ruler of Tuscany, who died suddenly in 1587. Francesco I de’ Medici and his wife, Bianca … Read more
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One celeb-loved wellness treatment may not B healthy after all. Vitamin infusions — which deliver mixtures of vitamins, minerals and other supplements into the bloodstream through an IV — are growing in popularity thanks to claims that they quickly boost energy, immunity and hydration. IV hydration spas offering these pricey therapies are popping up across … Read more
A little-known artificial sweetener that’s up to 13,000 times sweeter than sugar is now used in most popular flavored e-cigarettes — even though it is not listed on labels and is only FDA-approved for food, a new study found. Neotame was detected in 57 of 73 flavored vaping products often marketed to kids and teens … Read more
With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will focus … Read more
Another blemish on their record? A new analysis has once again found that dozens of popular acne creams and cleansers contain “unacceptably high levels” of a cancer-causing chemical. Professors from Yale and Long Island universities and a team from Valisure, a Connecticut-based laboratory, tested 111 benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products, including Proactiv and Clearasil. A … Read more
Kate Middleton revealed Friday that she’s battling cancer that was discovered after recent abdominal surgery — and now, oncologists are sounding the alarm about an uptick in certain cancers among younger adults. “There is an epidemic currently of young people getting cancer (under 50s),” Dr. Shivan Sivakumar, associate professor in oncology at the University of Birmingham … Read more
The most popular class at Yale University is called “Life Worth Living” and is taught by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz. The overwhelmingly positive reviews of the class might seem surprising, given that it could upend a student’s life direction (or at least the selection of a major — although one student … Read more
Forget about sweet dreams. People crave fatty and sugary foods when they consume them daily — and the pattern can be hard to break, researchers at Yale University and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Germany have determined in new research. The study, published online Wednesday in the journal Cell Metabolism, found eating … Read more
In the summer of 2012, Will Schwalbe met with his old friend from Yale University, Chris Maxey, to celebrate their 50th birthdays at a restaurant in the West Village. “You know,” Maxey said. “I’ve wanted to say two things to you. First, happy birthday. And second, you’re a frickin’ s–thead.” Schwalbe was taken aback, but Maxey … Read more