Organic vegetables regularly contaminated with disease-causing bacteria, study warns

Organic vegetables are often home to harmful, disease-causing strains of bacteria, a new study warns. Researchers from Spain say people who buy produce treated with organic fertilizers such as manure could live to regret their choice.

Age-old Oreo mystery solved by MIT scientists: Can the cream be evenly split between both sides?

Oreo fans all have their own methods when it comes to dunking and eating the popular snack, but they all share one common problem — no one can get the cream on both sides when they twist the cookie open!

5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Eating Broccoli, According To Science

Broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable that may enhance your health in a variety of ways. It’s loaded with a wide array of vitamins, minerals, fiber and other bioactive compounds. Including the leafy green veggie in your diet every day can help reduce inflammation, improve blood sugar control, boost immunity and improve heart health.

Your choice of wine benefits your health in different ways, study reveals

Is red wine your go-to beverage, or is white wine more appealing to your palate? A recent study finds that your choice of wine is likely benefiting your health in different ways.

Lack of accountability on crime may explain Joe Biden’s sinking poll numbers, study suggests

President Joe Biden has seen his approval ratings sink like a stone over the last year. That’s especially the case when it comes to crime, where recent polls show only one in three Americans approve of the administration’s handling of rising crime rates nationwide.

Walking fast key to a long life? Study links pace to aging

A brisk walk could help add 16 years to your life, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered a link between a person’s walking pace and the rate at which they age.

DNA study uncovers 58 new mutations that trigger cancer

The largest study of whole genome sequencing (WGS) to date has discovered 58 new ways that cancer develops in the human body. An ultra-detailed examination of thousands of tumors from more than 12,000 cancer patients in the United Kingdom uncovered a “treasure trove” of clues about what causes cancer.

Cutting smartphone use by just an hour a day improves well-being for months

Do you need to throw your smartphone in the trash to live your best life? Not necessarily, according to researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) who suggest that we could all benefit from cutting down on screen time — but only a little bit.

Swinging your arms while running does nothing for your speed, study says

Do your arms swing when you run? It’s something you might not even notice, while other runners focus on it as part of their perfect stride. However, a new study finds all that arm swinging may do nothing at all for your speed.

Antidepressants show no ability to improve long-term quality of life

Antidepressants do not display an ability to better quality of life in the long run, according to a new study. Researchers in Saudi Arabia say they do not improve the long-term mental or physical health of people with depression.

New species of millipede named after pop singer Taylor Swift

Music superstar Taylor Swift has a new fan — one that’s one inch tall and has dozens of legs! “Swifties” at Virginia Tech have named a new species of millipede in the singer’s honor.

What’s a micronova? Astronomers discover a powerful new type of cosmic explosion!

Many astronomy fans probably know what a supernova is, but a new study is now revealing a new kind of stellar explosion — a micronova. Don’t let the name fool you, researchers say this cosmic eruption still burns through enough stellar dust to fill 3.5 billion Great Pyramids of Giza!

Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are 3 times more likely to die than flu patients, study shows

COVID-19 is often compared to influenza, with symptoms in mild cases likened to nothing more than the common cold. But for those with more serious infections, the SARS-CoV-2 virus is proving to be far worse.

Historic power beam energy test paves way to zap energy to troops from SPACE

Could soldiers in the future receive the power for their equipment from space? A team of researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have demonstrated the feasibility of terrestrial microwave power beaming by transmitting 1.6 kilowatts of power over one kilometer (km).

Best airline in 2022: Delta tops list, study shows

Air travel is bouncing back, and with mask mandates finally ending on board commercial planes, it’s safe to say plenty of Americans will be looking to book a flight this summer. But which airline is the right choice for you, and which will leave you smiling when you touch down at your destination?

Multivitamins: 5 Studies That Suggest They’re Not Improving Your Health

Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. These are used to provide vitamins that are not being sufficiently consumed in one’s diet. Multivitamins are also used to treat vitamin deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions.

Make money while you can! Predicting financial markets is possible, but usually short-lived

Who doesn’t want to make a quick buck? 2021 was a banner year for Wall Street investors, with tech stocks in particular enjoying incredible returns. This year, however, hasn’t been as fiscally kind to day-traders.

Economic apocalypse? 6 in 10 small businesses fear inflation will ruin them