Scientists have found a new way to learn about the habits of city residents by looking at their sewage. The technique, called wastewater‑based epidemiology, usually tracks drug use but now also measures food and drink markers. A fresh laboratory test can spot more than 40 different substances in raw
Every extra pound around your middle isn’t just about fitting into old jeans. A recent look at Iranian seniors shows three simple body measurements might reveal who’s at risk for memory and thinking troubles. Researchers checked how three numbers—one tied to blood fats and sugar, another to belly fa
A big five-year study followed over 7, 000 adults aged 40 to 65 and found that eating breakfast early helps keep weight down. Skipping breakfast or eating late in the afternoon, however, did not help with weight loss and was often linked to worse habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. The key tak
The European Union has called out Meta for not stopping kids under 13 from joining Facebook or Instagram, even though the platforms say they’re only for people older than that. The EU’s top officials say Meta lacks solid tools to stop children from signing up and doesn’t do enough to find and del
A fresh tune by the long-running metal band KoЯn just dropped, and it’s tied to the latest Diablo IV expansion. The song, called “Reward the Scars, ” marks KoЯn’s first release in four years, showing the band is still pushing through tough sounds and deeper themes. The band has spent decades blendin
The weekend saw a scary carjacking near Macy’s at the Towson Town Center. Two men with guns took a victim’s car in the parking garage around 3:30 p. m. Police found the suspects and are preparing to arrest them. The mall is already losing many stores. Banana Republic, Louis Vuitton, Apple Store and
Independent shop owners often feel stuck between old cash registers and expensive software upgrades. Many can't afford the latest point-of-sale systems that big chains use daily. Two companies now say they have a solution that skips the sticker shock. Vibe Retail makes cloud-based software for stor
Recent research looks at how heart, kidney and metabolic problems can quietly raise the chance of getting cancer. The study followed a huge group of people across the country for many years to see if worse health in these areas meant more cancer. The new idea, called CKM syndrome, shows that the hea
A big empty warehouse in Bridgewater, New Jersey, just got a second life. A company called Denholtz turned a 73, 429-square-foot space into a modern industrial building packed with tech-friendly features. The building sits near two major highways—Interstate 78 and 287—making it easy for trucks to ro
When someone is first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, doctors often wonder how the disease will behave in the long run. New research suggests that a simple blood test taken at the start might give clues about future progression. Scientists have noticed for years that people with MS often have unu
