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New Study Reveals Health and Price as Main Factors in U.S. Meat Consumption Decisions
Despite growing awareness of the climate impacts of meat production, a new study led byRutgers University shows that health and price concerns heavily outweigh sustainability in Americans’ meat consumption choices. Published in the journal Appetite, the study surveyed over 1,200 U.S. adults to explore their meat and seafood consumption patterns and motivations. The researchers discovered…
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Study Reveals High Rates of Salmon Mislabeling in Seattle Sushi Restaurants
A recent study conducted by researchers at Seattle Pacific University has uncovered that 18% of salmon samples from grocery stores and sushi restaurants in Seattle were mislabeled. This revelation has sparked concerns about consumer fraud and impediments to sustainable fishing efforts. The study, led by Tracie Delgado, a professor of biology in the Biology Department…
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New Study Reveals Evolutionary Basis for Conspicuous Consumption
A new study conducted by researchers from Athabasca University and Vancouver Island University suggests that conspicuous consumption — often deemed irrational and driven by marketing — is actually deeply rooted in evolutionary biology and environmental conditions. “The desire to display or be seen with these products is triggered by an interaction between environmental conditions and…
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Scientists Decode Emotions in Music: Why Bach and Mozart Differ
It is well-known that music can stir deep emotions, but the scientific basis for how this occurs has long remained a mystery. A new study by a team of scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) and the University of Göttingen has taken significant strides in unveiling this mystery by employing…
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New Study Reveals Lifestyle’s Influence on Oral Microbiome
Recent research spearheaded by Penn State biologists demonstrates that our lifestyle choices directly influence the beneficial bacteria and microorganisms in our mouths. The international study, which analyzed saliva samples from various Nepali populations, underscores how the “oral microbiome” reflects different subsistence strategies — ranging from nomadic hunter-gatherers to industrialized groups. The study, published in the…
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High Omega-3 and Omega-6 Levels Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk, Study Finds
A new study led by the University of Georgia (UGA) has added a new dimension to the health benefits of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The research, published in the International Journal of Cancer, shows that these essential fatty acids may help protect against a broad range of cancers. Using data from a UK-based cohort…
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Menthol Cigarette Restrictions Could Drive Smokers to Healthier Alternatives, Study Shows
Researchers have discovered promising evidence that restrictions on menthol cigarettes could encourage smokers to switch to healthier alternatives, such as nicotine gum and lozenges. The study, recently published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, is poised to have significant public health implications. A team led by Roberta Freitas-Lemos, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech’s…
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Dramatic Decline in Youth Marijuana Use From 2011 to 2021, Study Finds
Marijuana use among U.S. adolescents has seen a significant decline over the past decade, as revealed by a comprehensive study from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine. The study, which analyzed data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey between 2011 and 2021, surveyed 88,183 high school students, offering a detailed look into trends by…
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New Study Reveals Impact of Daylight Saving Time Changes on Sleep Duration
In an eye-opening new study, researchers led by the University of Bristol have determined that the transition into and out of Daylight Saving Time has a noteworthy, albeit short-lived, impact on people’s sleep. The study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, utilized sleep data from activity monitors worn by 11,800 individuals across the 2013-2015…
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Study Shows Sweetened Beverage Taxes Cut Consumption by Nearly 50% in Lower-Income Households
New research from the University of Washington reveals that taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages have slashed consumption by almost half among lower-income households in several major U.S. cities. The findings suggest that such taxes could play a crucial role in reducing health disparities and enhancing overall population health. The study, published in Health Economics, scrutinized purchasing…
