Breast cancer rate surges by 50% among young Asian Americans: report

A recent report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals concern in breast cancer trends, especially among younger women and Asian Ameri...

Hawaii crowned the happiest state in America

Hawaii claimed the top spot in personal finance company WalletHub’s annual “Happiest States in America” rankings, followed...

Paying sleep debt with extra hours doesn’t help the brain, study suggests

A recent study by the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that getting extra hours of sleep may not be an effective solution to...

Singapore to launch $14 million study on aging in Asian skin

Singapore is launching a $14 million, four-year research initiative to study how Asian skin ages, addressing age-related issues like skin th...

Asian unemployment rate surpasses white unemployment for 1st time

A new study published by Northeastern University on Monday suggests a link between political rhetoric and media coverage blaming China for t...

AAPI Latino population has more than doubled since 2000: study

Despite being overlooked due to the U.S. Census’ lack of detailed categorization, the AAPI Latino population more than doubled from 2000 to ...

How the model-minority myth hinders Asian American social workers

Asian American social workers face obstacles in their work due to the model-minority myth that portrays Asian Americans as universally succe...

70% of Asian Americans in NYC continue to feel unsafe: study

In a recent study, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) examined the sense of safety among Asian Americans in New York City, finding that mo...

AAAPI drivers more likely to receive speeding tickets, bigger fines than white drivers: study

A recent research report published by Lyft reveals that rideshare drivers who identify as Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI), Hispanic or Bla...

Eating kimchi daily could lower obesity risk, study suggests

A new South Korean study suggests that eating around three servings of kimchi per day could help lower the risk of obesity in adults.  Key f...

Drinking 3 cups of tea daily could delay aging, study suggests

Scientists at China’s Sichuan University found that daily tea consumption could extend people’s lifespans. Key findings: Their r...

Japanese scientists capture plants communicating with each other on video

A group of Japanese scientists has successfully filmed plants communicating and warning others about potential dangers in real-time, making ...

Milk tea addiction linked to anxiety, depression among youths: study

A recent study from China has revealed significant links between milk tea consumption, addiction and mental health issues among youths. Key ...

Wasabi may provide ‘really substantial’ boosts to memory: study

A study by researchers at Tohoku University in Japan suggests that wasabi may have properties beneficial to short- and long-term memory, par...

Teens who use phones for over 4 hours daily face higher health risks: study

Researchers from Hanyang University Medical Center in South Korea found that teenagers who use smartphones for more than four hours a day ex...

Bilingual brains are better at ignoring distractions, study suggests

Researchers from the University of Florida suggest that individuals who speak two languages may have better cognitive abilities in ignoring ...

Asian roles on streaming depicted with ‘proximity to whiteness’: study

Asian characters in the top 100 titles on streaming platforms in 2022 were frequently shown in “close proximity to whiteness,” a recent stud...

China creates world’s first chimeric monkey with fluorescent eyes, fingertips

Scientists based in China have successfully created a chimeric monkey. How they did it: A chimera is a human or an animal whose body is comp...

New study reveals why Europeans have less Neanderthal DNA than East Asians

A new study is shedding light on why Europeans have less Neanderthal DNA than East Asians — even when Neanderthal remains are typically foun...

NYU study reveals states with highest racial biases against Asian Americans

A study conducted by researchers at New York University (NYU) has found that racial biases against Asian Americans vary significantly across...

Student develops penis simulator that doctor can use for prosthetic surgery training

A student in the U.K. has developed a penis simulator that doctors can use to train for surgeries that involve penile implants. Key details:...

Something is mysteriously inhibiting the growth of the universe, new study finds

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan have discovered that something is mysteriously suppressing the growth of large-scale s...

Japan among top 10 best countries in the world, according to Americans

Japan is one of the 10 best countries in the world, according to Americans. Key details: American media company U.S. News shared its annual ...

API households have highest housing payment burdens, report finds

The report urges policymakers to recognize the increased discrimination and barriers that API households face and ensure progress toward hou...

Humans almost went extinct about a million years ago, according to new Chinese study

The study found that approximately 98.7% of our human ancestors were lost during this population crash approximately 900,000 years ago ...

Why daughters in Chinese families that favor sons often lose friendships, feel suicidal: study

A recent study from Lancaster University Management School highlighted the widespread exploitation of daughters within Chinese families tha...

Socially connected people are likelier to see robots as having human traits: study

New research has found that individuals who are more connected socially are likely to experience robot anthropomorphism, or humans viewing r...

Chinese scientists achieve milestone by synthesizing sugar from CO2

According to lead author Dr. Yang Jiangang, they are able to control artificial sugar synthesis with remarkable accuracy that “nearly any su...

More screen time for babies linked to developmental delays, Japanese study finds

A group of Japanese scientists found that exposing 1-year-old babies to more screen time could lead to developmental delays in communication...

Taking morning-after pill with a painkiller is more effective, study finds

Taking a morning-after pill with a painkiller is more effective than just taking the former alone, according to a new study. About the study...

Asian representation in movies has significantly increased within the last 15 years: study

“Asian directors are at an all-time high in 2021 and 2022, which can account for the significant on-screen increases pertaining to Asi...

Human Rights Watch study finds prevalence of anti-Black racist content on Chinese social media

“Beijing should recognize that undertaking investments in Africa and embracing China-Africa friendship won’t undo the harm caused by unaddre...

Pioneering study aims to help Asian Americans, Asian Canadians prevent and treat Alzheimer’s

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine are leading a first-of-its-kind international study of Alzheimer...

Asian American workers most likely to be replaced by AI, study reveals

Asian workers face the highest risk of displacement at 24% compared to their white, Black and Hispanic counterparts. ...

Scientists discover why kangaroos are not naturally found in Asia

A study conducted by biologists from Australian National University (ANU) and ETH Zurich in Switzerland may have discovered why Australian m...

The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey

A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...