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Forever Chemicals Found in Grand Canyon's Springs
Grand Canyon's
Springs Contain
Traces of Drugs, PFAS
NEW STUDY
Jan 17, 2026 11:30 AM CST

Grand Canyon's Springs Contain Traces of Drugs, PFAS

Study links contaminants to leaks from nearby South Rim wastewater treatment plant

(Newser) - Water flowing through one of America's most iconic landscapes is carrying traces of something decidedly un-grand: drug residue and so-called forever chemicals. A new study by the US Geological Survey and National Park Service found multiple contaminants in springs along the Grand Canyon's South Rim, including Bright Angel...

New Research Good News for Tylenol, Bad News for Trump

Review of studies on acetaminophen boosts wide consensus that it doesn't up risk of autism, ADHD

(Newser) - A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn't up the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities, adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration. President Trump last year promoted unproven ties between the painkiller and autism, telling...

Small Daily Tweaks to Sleep, Diet, Exercise May Extend Life
To Live Longer,
Make a Few Daily Tweaks
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Jan 17, 2026 5:50 AM CST

To Live Longer, Make a Few Daily Tweaks

Studies link modest sleep, exercise, diet modifications to longevity

(Newser) - Want to tack on a year to your life? The math, researchers say, might come down to a few extra minutes and a few extra bites. Two major studies published on Tuesday suggest that tiny, sustainable tweaks to sleep, movement, and diet can add years not only to your lifespan,...

Some Airlines Serve Potentially Unsafe H2O
You May Want to Skip the
Coffee, Tea on Your Next Flight
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Jan 11, 2026 2:25 PM CST

You May Want to Skip the Coffee, Tea on Your Next Flight

Research reveals that airline drinking water has become a public health issue

(Newser) - Next time you reach for a cup of coffee at 30,000 feet, you might want to think twice. The nonprofit Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity analyzed more than 35,000 onboard water samples from 10 major and 11 regional US airlines over a three-year stretch and concluded...

Smartest Dogs Can Eavesdrop on You
Careful,
the Dog
Is Listening
new study
Jan 9, 2026 11:50 AM CST

Careful, the Dog Is Listening

Study suggests smarter pooches learn by eavesdropping on humans

(Newser) - A new study suggests that smart dogs are adept at eavesdropping. The research published in Science found that so-called "Gifted Word Learner" dogs can pick up the names of new toys simply by overhearing their owners talk to other people. "Our findings show that the socio-cognitive processes enabling...

SCOTUS' Vow to Treat Rich, Poor Equally Is Falling Short

Economists' research finds Supreme Court's partisan shift toward the more affluent since 1950s

(Newser) - A new economic study argues that if you want to predict a Supreme Court ruling these days, follow the money. Researchers from Yale and Columbia say the court has increasingly ruled in ways that benefit wealthier parties over poorer ones, diverging from the judicial oath to do "equal right...

Ancient Chinese Record Hints Star of Bethlehem Was a Comet

Files regarding comet in 5BC align with biblical timeline of Jesus' birth

(Newser) - The famed star of Bethlehem may have been less miracle and more rare celestial alignment, according to a new study tying it to a comet recorded in ancient China. Researchers writing in the Journal of the British Astronomical Association argue that a "broom star," aka a comet, described...

Gestational Diabetes in US Has Jumped 36% Since 2016

Study finds highest rates within Indigenous populations

(Newser) - Gestational diabetes has been climbing steadily in the US for nearly a decade, per a new analysis. In Northwestern Medicine's review of more than 12 million first-time single births from 2016 through 2024, researchers found the pregnancy-related condition increased every year, jumping 36% overall—from 58 to 79 cases...

Tea May Edge Out Coffee for Bones, but Moderation Matters
In One Tea vs. Coffee
Battle, It's a Close One
NEW STUDY
Dec 27, 2025 6:50 AM CST

In One Tea vs. Coffee Battle, It's a Close One

Tea slightly edges out java for hip bone strength over the long haul, researchers say

(Newser) - Tea appears to have a slim lead over coffee for hip bone strength, but the margin is so small that it may not matter much in real life. In a study of close to 10,000 women ages 65 and older, Australian researchers tracked tea and coffee habits against bone...

A Predator Is Going Hard After Patagonia's Penguins

Puma resurgence is leading to attacks on penguin colonies in Argentina

(Newser) - Penguins in one corner of Argentina now have a new land-based threat to worry about: pumas. A study in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B finds that in Monte Leon National Park in Argentine Patagonia, pumas are increasingly hunting Magellanic penguins, a relatively small bird that ecologists say...

Earth Is Barreling Toward 'Peak Glacier Extinction'

Study warns we could lose up to 4K glaciers a year by mid-2050s if global temps aren't managed

(Newser) - A new study estimates the planet is heading toward a midcentury peak in glacier loss, with thousands of ice masses set to vanish each year as temperatures climb. Researchers writing in Nature Climate Change modeled the fate of more than 200,000 glaciers worldwide and identified a period they call...

Most People Lack Sufficient Omega-3
On Omega-3, We Need
'to Close That Gap'
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Dec 13, 2025 12:50 PM CST

On Omega-3, We Need 'to Close That Gap'

Experts call for clearer guidelines as they find most people aren't getting enough of the fatty acids

(Newser) - Most people on the planet aren't getting enough omega-3, according to an analysis out of the UK that found 76% of the global population is falling short of the recommended daily intake. The review, conducted by researchers at the University of East Anglia, the University of Southampton, and health...

With COVID Vaccines, 'No Increase in the Risk of Mortality'

French data show 50% higher death rate among unvaccinated adults

(Newser) - French researchers say a massive real-world test of COVID shots turned up something vaccine skeptics won't like: People who skipped them died at a significantly higher rate, reports RFI . In a study of nearly 30 million adults ages 18 to 59, published in JAMA Network Open , the Epi-Phare group—...

School Reopenings Tied to Better Mental Health for Kids

Study finds sharp drop in mental health visits, prescriptions after pandemic closures ended

(Newser) - A new study suggests that the mental health of California children was boosted significantly after schools resumed in-person classes in 2021, adding weight to the debate over the costs of prolonged pandemic school closures, per the New York Times . Researchers analyzed medical claims for nearly 186,000 privately insured children...

PFAS-Tainted Water May Triple Risk of Infant Death

Study tracked mothers living near contaminated sites in New Hampshire for a decade

(Newser) - A new study raises fresh concerns about PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals" found in everything from nonstick cookware to waterproof clothing, linking PFAS-contaminated drinking water to fetal and infant health risks. PFAS are known to seep into groundwater and contaminate wells. Researchers found that mothers exposed to PFAS-contaminated water...

Ultrasound Waves Can Turn Air Into H2O
This New Tech
Can 'Shake' Water
Out of the Air
NEW STUDY
Dec 7, 2025 4:25 PM CST

This New Tech Can 'Shake' Water Out of the Air

MIT creates device that uses ultrasound to extract drinking water more quickly than evaporation

(Newser) - MIT researchers have developed a new device that uses ultrasound to extract drinking water from the air, promising a faster, more efficient solution for regions with limited water resources—even in dry climates, reports Live Science . Traditional atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) systems lean on the sun to pull water out...

Sardines Vanished, and 60K Penguins Starved to Death

Sardine numbers plummet off Africa, with a devastating ripple effect on continent's only penguin species

(Newser) - Efforts are intensifying to save Africa's only penguin species after a new study documented the starvation deaths of more than 60,000 birds due to a sharp drop in sardine numbers. Researchers found that more than 95% of the African penguins in two key breeding colonies on the Dassen...

Singing's Biggest Health Risk: Fame
Singing
Stardom
Comes With
a Shorter Life
NEW STUDY
Dec 6, 2025 10:10 AM CST

Singing Stardom Comes With a Shorter Life

Research says becoming a famous singer has serious consequences

(Newser) - Being a famous singer may sound glamorous, but a new study suggests it also comes with a considerable occupational hazard: an early death. According to a new study, famous singers die roughly four years younger than their less-famous musical counterparts. BMJ Group reports the study tracked 648 singers across the...

Cats May Meow More for Men
Cat to Woman: Meow
Cat to Guy: Meow, Meow, Meow
new study
Nov 30, 2025 4:00 PM CST

Cat to Woman: Meow Cat to Guy: Meow, Meow, Meow

Researchers suggest cats with male caregivers need to meow more

(Newser) - It's one of the stranger findings in a while when it comes to cats: Researchers suggest they may have to meow more if a man takes care of them instead of a woman. As the New York Times reports, their theory is that cats have essentially realized that guys...

Brief Social Media 'Detox' Can Improve Mental Health

Study subjects were ages 18 to 24 and saw a drop in anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms

(Newser) - A weeklong break from social media may ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia among young adults, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Network Open . The study tracked 295 volunteers aged 18 to 24 who agreed to dramatically cut back on social media use, reducing their average...

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