In many mental‑health centers, patients often have a much shorter life span. One reason is that they are more likely to develop type‑2 diabetes, partly because of unhealthy habits and the side effects of psychiatric medicines. A recent study looked at whether doctors in these clinics notice early
Research shows that a person’s early years shape their mental health later in life. This is especially true for women during pregnancy. Stressful events from childhood, like neglect or family conflicts, can leave lasting effects. But positive experiences, such as supportive relationships or safe env
A climate pattern called El Nino could squeeze cocoa supplies this year, pushing prices up slowly rather than sharply. The company’s new leader noted that London cocoa prices are slipping from last spring’s high of over £9, 000 per ton to about £2, 944 now. Experts say an El Nino event has an 80% ch
The biggest player in traditional investment accounts, Charles Schwab, just announced it won’t let its financial advisors trade actual Bitcoin until mid-2027. That might sound like a slow rollout, but it’s actually one of the fastest big moves yet into real crypto—not just the ETF versions everyone’
Los Angeles traffic keeps moving at a steady pace even as fuel costs climb higher than ever. The city’s main highways – I‑405, I‑10 and I‑5 – saw almost no change in the number of miles driven over a two‑month stretch that began after the Iran conflict escalated. Researchers from Caltrans anal
For years, scientists have warned about the link between eating too much ultra-processed food and health problems like obesity and diabetes. But what exactly pushes people to buy these convenient yet unhealthy products? A recent study in France looked at over a decade of grocery receipts from thousa
Monday brought a surprise drop in natural gas prices after they had just hit their highest level in two months. The sudden shift came when experts predicted cooler temperatures across the East Coast from June 6 to 10, even though much of the rest of the country will see warmer-than-usual conditions
A Wisconsin dairy farm recently played host to a lively discussion about food and farming. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood before a crowd of farmers, pushing a simple message: real food matters. He argued that whole milk deserves a bigger role, especially in schools. His reasoning? Kids missed out on wh
Recent years have seen a sharp rise in vaping among young people across the United Kingdom. At the same time, an increase in the use of unregulated or “illicit” vape devices has become more common. There is little reliable information about how teenagers learn about these risky products, and what th
Maine wants to change how it helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new plan is called the Lifespan Waiver. It says that from age 14 people will be followed by a single support system all the way to old age. The idea sounds good, but many problems could ruin it. First, M
