Average cost to raise a child now tops $300,000, study finds
Raising a child comes with a long list of expenses, from child care to additional groceries. But how much does that add up to over 18 years? A new estimate from…
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Department of Health and Human Services will is introducing a first-of-its-kind program to study microplastics and the effect they have on the human body, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
AI poses bigger threat in jobs with more women, study finds
Employees in women-dominated occupations are deeply vulnerable to the potentially transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the American workforce, according to researchers. That’s one of the main takeaways of a…
Warming temps force some Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, study finds
Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, posing a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a…
Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows
Murders plummeted more than 20% in 2025 from the year before, the single-largest one-year drop on record — and it might be the lowest murder rate in the U.S. since…
Dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping on people, study finds
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are…
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
Airlines are serving “potentially unhealthy water” to passengers, according to a new study, with researchers recommending that travelers stick to bottled water and avoid drinking coffee or tea served on…
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
Popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs could soon be available for pets. Okava Pharmaceuticals, based in San Francisco, just launched MEOW-1 — a clinical study that utilizes a tiny, under-the skin…
Study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted
As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media…
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of precancerous polyps, study finds
Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA Oncology,…















