FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Eating moderate amounts of chocolate has been linked to a noticeably lower risk of developing an irregular heartbeat. Researchers in Denmark say consumption of cocoa promotes healthy blood vessel function. Dark chocolate, which has a higher cocoa content, appears to be the most beneficial. Still, consuming chocolate products in excess is discouraged,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Spend some time on social media or even at the local playground and you’ll likely find a “mommy shamer.” According to a new University of Michigan study however, they’re not the worst among new mothers. Two-thirds of women in study say friends and family are their harshest critics. They report being shamed…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — States who’ve legalized recreational marijuana have seen an increase in car crashes. That’s according the Highway Loss Data Institute, who says collision claims have gone up about 3 percent in the years following legalization. Eight states — including California — as well as Washington, D.C. have made the drug legal for both…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Cooking with extra-virgin olive oil could help guard against cognitive decline. Researchers at Temple University says it appears to reduce the formation of plaques in the brain, which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Olive oil is a key part of a Mediterranean diet, of the which the positive health impacts have been…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The use of no-bid contracts for government jobs is being strongly criticized by the California state auditor. In a new report, Elaine Howle is blasting the use of such deals, which have cost taxpayers major sums of cash. Howle says California spent around $44 billion on non-competitive arrangements for work, between 2011…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The start of a reversal, when it comes to poor financial habits. A new BankRate.com study shows the percentage of Americans who have enough savings to cover 6 months of living expenses has risen to 31 percent. That’s compared to 28 percent last year, and only 22 percent in 2015. 25 percent…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is at risk of losing generations of potential homeowners in the coming decades, if it fails create a greater supply of housing. According to the Center for California Real Estate, the lack of affordable housing could become a muti-decade issue, which will prevent millennials, and potentially their children, from…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of teen using electronic cigarettes, or ‘vaping’ devices, has fallen substantially, after a dramatic increase. According to the latest data from the CDC, use of the controversial devices declined by around 800,000 in 2016. It’s not clear why there was such a notable drop, although stricter regulations on sales may…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Millions of bottles of wine are consumed all over the world every year. According to a paper recently published in Food Research International, however, most consumers know virtually nothing about them. Researchers say likes are often influenced by aesthetics, such as labels. Some involved in a recent study developed likes and dislikes…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Women who have multiple fevers during pregnancy, may increase the risk of giving birth to a child with autism. Researchers in Norway say one fever during any trimester raises the odds by 34 percent, while 3 or more fevers after the first trimester increase the risk by more than 300 percent. They…… MORE
