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- Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ That’s Not Always a Good Thing.
Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.17 hours ago - Grocery prices climb nearly 6% year over year in January
Coffee and cereal lead the increase By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs February 10, 2026 The ConsumerAffairs Datasembly Shopping Cart Index rose 5.9% year over year in January, increasing from $147.71 in January 2025 to $156.43 in January 2026 an $8.72 jump for the same basket of everyday items. Coffee, cereal and paper products drove much of the increase, while a handful of staples including eggs, butter and bottled water offered modest relief. Food inflation remains uneven, with sharp increases in packaged and branded goods offset by flat or declining prices in select dairy and pantry items. The cost of a typical grocery run continued to rise in January, according to the ConsumerAffairs Datasembly Shopping Cart Index, underscoring how inflation is still shaping household budgets in uneven ways. The index, which tracks prices for a standardized basket of 24 common grocery… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.19 hours ago - Dr. AI not the most reliable source of medical advice, study finds
Oxford researchers find subtle errors and oversimplification in the advice By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs February 10, 2026 Researchers at Oxford University warn that popular AI chatbots can deliver medical advice that sounds confident but may be incomplete, misleading, or unsafe. The study found that even when AI systems cite credible sources, they can misinterpret guidelines or fail to account for patient-specific factors. Experts say the findings highlight the growing need for regulation, transparency, and human oversight as AI tools become more common in health care. A new study from the University of Oxford is raising new concerns about the reliability of medical advice generated by artificial intelligence, warning that widely used AI platforms may inadvertently put users at risk. The research, conducted by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and computer scientists, examined how large language models respond to common… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago - Gas prices tick higher but remain well below last yearSeasonal trends taking hold on the West Coast By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs February 10, 2026 The nations average price of gasoline has risen 1.2 cents over the last week and stands at $2.84 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 5.4 cents from a month ago and is 24.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel rose 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.614 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline edged slightly higher over the past week as seasonal forces, particularly on the West Coast, began to exert more influence on pump prices. While most states experienced only modest changes, California and neighboring states saw more… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.21 hours ago
- Visiting Riviera Nayarit in MexicoA budget-friendly stretch of coastal towns in Mexico offers a relaxing anecdote to hot spots like Cancún and Puerto Vallarta. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.22 hours ago
- 5 Destinations for Design TourismCan’t make Modernism Week in Palm Springs? No worries, there’s a fair for everyone from collectors of midcentury modern furniture to lovers of kitschy barware. Here, our suggestions. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.22 hours ago
- Inside Health
Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'? ...[TheTopNews] Read More.22 hours ago
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