Where are the homes? Glaring need for housing construction underlined by Century 21 CEO
The highest mortgage rates in more than two decades are keeping many prospective homebuyers out of the market and discouraging homeowners who locked in ultra-low rates from listing their home for sale
2023-10-02 22:24
US manufacturing sector eyes recovery in September as production picks up -ISM
WASHINGTON U.S. manufacturing took a step further towards recovery in September as production picked up and employment rebounded,
2023-10-02 22:23
For the First Time in 100 years, Charmin is Reinventing the Square for the Perfect Tear
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2023-10-02 22:22
Mike Tomlin finally hints changes are finally coming for Steelers offense
After another disastrous offensive outing in Week 4, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says change is a-coming.
2023-10-02 22:22
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 8-14
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct_ 8-14 include singer Usher, actor Hugh Jackman and TV personality Stacy Keibler from “Dancing with the Stars.”
2023-10-02 22:19
US Supreme Court spurns former Trump lawyer Eastman's appeal over emails
By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal by John Eastman, a
2023-10-02 22:16
Microsoft CEO calls Google mobile search argument 'bogus'
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella on Monday took the witness stand in the U.S.
2023-10-02 22:16
Scientists have discovered a disturbing link between milk tea and depression
Bad news for milk tea drinkers, as the beverage - which comes in different forms such as bubble tea - has some disturbing links to depression, according to a new study. Milk tea is widely consumed worldwide, but it has become particularly popular among young people in China over recent years. While many of us buy the drink as a sweet treat or pick-me-up, researchers from Tsinghua University and the Central University of Finance and Economics in China investigated whether milk tea addiction is a thing. After 5,281 university students in Beijing were surveyed as part of the research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, they found that milk tea addiction does exist and also spotted connections between this issue with anxiety and depression. Researchers noted the "tremendous growth" the beverage has had with youth as well as their findings from the study. "Our findings highlighted that milk tea consumption might lead to addiction, and it is associated with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation," they wrote in the paper. Nearly half of the students surveyed said they had at least one cup of milk tea on a weekly basis, while a scale of addiction was used to understand the symptoms such as cravings, immoderation and how this affects daily life. Given that milk tea includes both caffeine and extra sugar, the effects of these ingredients cause worry - with low moods and social isolation as examples. "The results indicate that milk tea consumption might lead to addiction symptoms, including frequency, dependence/craving, intention to stop, unable to stop, tolerance, and guilty feelings," the paper read. Milk tea addiction has been compared to social media and drugs in terms of how damaging it can be, particularly when used to try and regulate emotions. However, a large study would be needed over a longer period of time to gain further understanding of this. To conclude, researchers want further regulation and safeguarding against both the physical and mental symptoms possibly connected to drinking milk tea, for example addiction, depression and obesity. "Current findings can assist policymakers in developing regulations such as restricting advertising, providing psycho-education, establishing food hygiene standards for such a prosperous youth-dominant consumption industry while protecting their mental health," they stated. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-02 22:15
Kenya panel urges shutdown of Worldcoin's crypto project within country
By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI A Kenyan parliamentary panel called on the country's information technology regulator on Monday to
2023-10-02 21:58
MLB Power Rankings: The best free agent on every Wild Card team
With the MLB playoffs beginning on Tuesday with the Wild Card round, we take a look at the players who could be in high demand by other teams in 2024.
2023-10-02 21:58
‘Hilarious’: Internet shrugs off 2018 Kanye West video claiming ‘Cardi B is an industry plant to replace Nicki Minaj’
Kanye West's explosive leaked footage let many a cat out of the bag but are his claims true?
2023-10-02 21:58
Internet dubs Adin Ross 'clout chaser' over possible livestream with Lil Tay as she returns to social media after 5 years
Adin Ross had previously shown interest in knowing more about Lil Tay and her life when her death hoax spread like wildfire in August
2023-10-02 21:58
