Venomous Snake Found in Bananas at a New Hampshire Grocery Store
A grocery run took a wild turn when employees at a Market Basket in Manchester, New Hampshire, discovered a venomous snake hiding in their banana shipment! According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division, the unexpected stowaway was an Ornate cat-eyed snake, a species native to Ecuador - not your typical New England visitor. Lt. Adam Cheney,...
Red Dye No. 3 Is Banned – What’s Next for Other Artificial Food Dyes?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned Red Dye No. 3 (erythrosine) from the nation’s food supply, citing research linking it to cancer in lab rats. Though FDA officials emphasized that the way Red 3 leads to cancer in rodents may not apply to humans, the decision aligns with federal law prohibiting additives found to cause cancer...
Keeping Your Bitcoin Safe: Lessons from an $800 Million Mistake
Losing access to your Bitcoin wallet can be a costly mistake - just ask James Howells, who accidentally threw away a hard drive containing $800 million in Bitcoin back in 2013. Since then, he has fought legal battles to search a landfill in Wales where the drive is buried, but authorities refuse to allow excavation, citing environmental concerns and...
Fight Gray Hair Naturally with These Antioxidant-Rich Foods
Graying hair is a natural part of aging, but what if certain foods could slow down the process? A new study published in Antioxidants suggests that luteolin, a yellow-pigmented flavone found in many fruits and vegetables, may help preserve your natural hair color by preventing the decline of melanocyte activity - the cells responsible for hair pigmentation. Researchers tested three...
Why “Being Like a Kid” Matters & 17 Ways to Let Go and Play
As adults, we often forget the power of play. Society teaches us to focus on responsibilities, productivity, and serious matters. But research shows that embracing playfulness can boost resilience, improve mental health, and help us handle stress more effectively. Playfulness doesn’t mean being immature—it means staying curious, spontaneous, and willing to find joy even in tough times. Dr. Xiangyou ‘Sharon’...
The Air You Breathe Isn’t as Clean as You Think – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Air pollution affects nearly everyone, with 99% of the global population exposed to air that does not meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) standards. The primary sources of pollution include burning fuels such as coal, gasoline, diesel, and natural gas, used for electricity, transportation, and industrial activities. Agricultural practices, wildfires, and dust from roadways and construction also contribute significantly. The...
The Science Behind Nighttime Depression – and How to Feel Better
Feeling down at night is common. Research shows that well-being declines throughout the day, reaching a low around midnight. This happens due to having fewer distractions at night, fatigue, and biological changes. Without activities to occupy the mind, negative thoughts can intensify. Serotonin levels drop, melatonin rises to promote sleep, and cortisol decreases, causing mood shifts. The lack of natural...
13 Foods That Scrub Our Arteries Clean
As we get older, the collective opinions of the medical community and the mainstream media begin to instill a fear of cardiovascular disease in our minds. Every food becomes a danger for clogging your arteries. Every gym workout is spurned on by the growing fear that your heart isn’t as strong as it should be. And with all that fear-mongering...
21 Strange And Awesome Uses For Honey You Should Try
Honey has been around for about as long as humans. The first recorded drawing of a human harvesting honey is approximately 8,000 years old. Archaeologists have found honeycombs buried with pharaohs in Egypt. In Rome, soldiers used it to heal their wounds. In the Old Testament, Israel was described as the land of flowing milk and honey. Throughout history, honey has...
The Worst Foods for Your Teeth (and What to Eat Instead)
You brush, floss, and maybe even rinse with mouthwash, so your teeth should be fine, right? Not necessarily. Even the best dental routine can’t undo what happens when your diet is quietly attacking your enamel. Some of the foods and drinks we consume every day, even the ones labeled “healthy”, can slowly wear away the protective surface of your teeth...
