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Brewery Spotlight: Port Jeff Brewing Company Features Creative Tweaks

A Long Island brewery moves from newbie to veteran status. When Mike Philbrick first set his eyes on homebrewing, the trend had just started becoming popular.

By Ian Powell

DNA from Ancient Chicken Bones Reveals When Poultry Crossed the Pacific Ocean

How did chickens make it to the New World? Researchers have taken a closer look at the DNA in chicken bones to find out exactly how and when chickens crossed the Pacific Ocean.
Dark Chocolate Diet Feeds Gut Bacteria, Causing a Healthier Heart

Most people know that dark chocolate can have health benefits. Now, though, researchers have uncovered exactly why dark chocolate might be good for you.
Fried Food is More Dangerous for Those with Genetic Risk for Obesity

Do you like fried food? A new study reveals that how much these oily snacks can affect your waistline may be hardwired into your genetics.
Server's Note to Patron For Picking Up Elderly Couple's Tab Turns Viral

A server's kind note to a patron who picked up the breakfast tab for an elderly couple at a restaurant in Victorville has gone viral.
New UN Report Predicts Disastrous Climate Change: Crops of Maize Decrease by 2030

Climate change is worldwide, changing weather patterns and causing uncertainty in food security. Now, a new study has revealed that global warming of only about 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F) will reduce yields of staple crops like rice and maize as early as the 2030s.
Medical Marijuana Study Approved: Veterans May Use Drug to Treat PTSD

Medical marijuana may just be able to help veterans with post-traumatic stress. The federal government has given a green light to researchers to study the effects of marijuana on those suffering from PTSD.
Parent Behaviors Raise Obesity Risk in Infants

Could you be setting up your child for obesity? That might be the case. Researchers found that behaviors linked to high obesity risk are common among parents of 2-month-olds.
Saturated Fats Alone Doesn't Cause Heart Disease Risk: Omega-3s May Have No Benefits

Saturated fat is bad for your heart health, right? That may not be the case. Scientists have found no evidence to support the guidelines that say people should restrict saturated fat consumption in order to lower the risk of heart disease.
Kids Treated with Stimulant Pills for ADHD May be Obese

Could stimulants used to treat ADHD be affecting kids' weight? Could stimulants used to treat ADHD be affecting kids' weight? A new study reveals that pills used to counteract Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder may be contributing to the tide of obesity among children.
New Study to Test Heart and Health Benefits of 'Chocolate Pill'

Scientists are going to feed intense concentrations of chocolate to thousands of volunteers in order to see if the "chocolate pill" improves their heart health.
'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Could Treat Anorexia in Teenage Girls

Anorexia is a serious eating disorder, impacting the lives of men and women across the United States. Now, though, researchers have found that the "love" hormone, oxytocin, could potentially be used as a treatment for anorexia nervosa.
Americans Believe Sugar is More Dangerous Than Pot: Marijuana Not a Risk to Health

Americans apparently see marijuana as being a less dangerous than tobacco, alcohol and sugar. How dangerous is marijuana? Is it riskier than alcohol? Apparently, it's not all that dangerous, according to a new poll.
Protein from Meat and Fish May Cause Men to Age Gracefully and Well

While too much protein may not be good for you, it turns out that some may help you age more gracefully--at least in men.
Light Drinking Linked to Premature Birth Risk in Pregnant Women

Most know that heavy drinking while pregnant can cause a host of issues for a fetus. But did you know that even low levels of alcohol in the first trimester of pregnancy can cause problems?